Is Spinal Fusion the Final Option For Back Pain Relief?
Back pain can be treated in a number of different ways and unfortunately there are times when surgery seems to be the only option. Depending upon your particular condition, there are several types of surgical procedures that can be done in order to help you with your back problem. One of the more common surgical procedures is spinal fusion. In our youth we enjoy relatively good spinal health. This is because the vertebrae work independently of each other and when we are young, the discs that are in between the vertebrae are more pliable. Age and injury can cause the discs to deteriorate and weaken resulting in degenerative disc disease or disc herniation. For some people, the discs have deteriorated to the point where there is nothing in between the vertebrae in order to prevent them from contacting each other. This can create a very painful situation as bone is rubbing against bone, perhaps pinching nerves in the process. Other sources of back pain include spinal tumors, scoliosis, or
