What are the treatment options for spine problems?
The good news is that most patients with spine problems that are not advanced or structurally driven often get somewhat better on their own. I often prescribe an anti-inflammatory agent such as ibuprofen for relief. A short course of oral steroids may be of help in some patients. For low back conditions, epidural steroid injections are sometimes used to help patients get over a bout of leg pain. Surgery is often used as a last resort or in cases in which there is a structural problem that will not resolve without an operation. In the right hands, spine surgery is often performed very safely with little risk of nerve injury. 4. So far, we have talked about general spine issues; however, you specialize in more advanced problems. Can you explain? Yes. I actually treat all spine conditions from straightforward herniated discs in the neck and low back to highly complex spinal deformities. My specific expertise is in the treatment of spinal deformity which includes scoliosis, kyphosis, and f
