Back Pain Conditions

Spinal Arthritis Relief through Laser Spine Surgery

Spinal arthritis is a potentially disabling condition that can rob you of your ability to work, play with your children or grandchildren, or even take a leisurely walk. In addition to back pain and spinal stiffness, spinal arthritis symptoms can include pain that runs down into the buttocks, thighs, and pelvic area. Sufferers also may experience pain or tenderness in the shoulders, knees, hips, and heels, as well as weakness or numbness in the arms or legs. In severe cases, spinal arthritis can cause problems such as trouble walking, loss of bowel and bladder control, curvature of the spine, and the inability to bend over.

Some Spinal Arthritis Patients May Be Candidates for Laser Spine Surgery

Often, spinal arthritis is manageable with medication and exercise, but in some cases, spinal arthritis can put a damper on the most active lifestyles. Men and women who once enjoyed fishing, golfing, shopping, gardening, and a host of other pastimes have found themselves virtually crippled by the disease. If the symptoms of spinal arthritis have become too much to bear and are not improved with conservative treatments, patients may be told that the next step is fusion surgery or artificial disc surgery. Both of these are invasive procedures that come with potentially serious side effects and risks.

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The symptoms of spinal arthritis typically begin when the bones of the spine, called the vertebrae, deteriorate with age. While there is no cure for arthritis, it can often be controlled with medication, physical therapy, and other mild treatments. If these do not ease the pain and discomfort, open back surgery might be recommended, or a patient may be told that nothing else can be done for their spinal arthritis.

Spinal Arthritis Symptoms May Be Relieved with Laser Surgery

Often occurring in the neck and lower back, spinal arthritis typically begins when joints in the spine go through the natural aging process. With spinal arthritis, bones in the spine called vertebrae, and the ligaments that run along the vertebrae, can begin to feel stiff. Gradually, vertebrae may begin to move closer together, causing pressure and irritation between each vertebra, and extra bone growth called bone spurs may develop. As the vertebrae and bone spurs rub together, inflammation and pain increase. Eventually, the pressure may work its way to the nerves of the spinal cord, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the arms and legs. 

Spondylolisthesis

The spinal column is much like a pillar that needs to be strong to support the head as well as the trunk of the body.  It houses nerves that travel or send signals from our brain to the rest of our body for both movement and sensory. When one of the vertebra is displaced from its normal position or slips over the vertebra below, the condition is known as spondylolisthesis.

Sciatica Leg Pain

It is important to note that sciatica is not the condition that needs to be treated.  In order to alleviate these symptoms, the physician will need to diagnose the cause of the compression or irritation to the nerve root.  Treatment is dependent on the cause. 

Pinched Nerve

When a pinched nerve in the back occurs; pain can usually be felt down the leg as it travels the length of the nerve.  Back spasms may also be felt due to a pinched nerve in the back.  It can also be associated with compression, constriction or stretching. 

Spinal Stenosis

In the medical condition of spinal stenosis the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and the nerves. The natural healing process of degeneration caused by our aging process will usually cause this back condition. Spinal disc herniation and osteoporosis are a few terms that are thrown around when talking about Spinal stenosis

Herniated Disc

When considering a herniated disc we must be aware that there are multiple segments of the spine that may be affected.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease of the spine is one of the more common lumbar spine disorders. Spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal canal that houses the spinal cord and nerve roots, can be developed through degenerative disc disease.

Bone Spurs

When picturing a bone spur one might envision a spur like object such that a cowboy wears on his boots. This could not be any further from the truth.

Arthritis in the Spine

Arthritis in the spine is usually developed over an extended period of time. In the early stages of the disease a person affected by arthritis in the spine will often only feel the aches and pains after a physical work out or exercise.