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Non-surgical Treatment

Orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons take a conservative approach to treating conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Not all conditions require surgery. Once you have been diagnosed, your doctor will discuss a number of options with you, including:

  • Medications/rest  
  • Interventional procedures 
    • Epidural steroid injections
    • Facet joint/Median branch blocks
    • Occipital nerve blocks
    • Rhizotomy (Radiofrequency)
    • Sacroiliac joint injections
    • Spinal cord stimulators
    • Implantable pain pumps
    • Discography
    • Nucleoplasty
    • Percutaneous disc decompression/IDET
    • Trans-Discal Biacuplasty
  • Physical therapy/rehabilitation
  • Weight loss programs
  • A beginning exercise program
  • Smoking cessation classes:
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Find an A-Z list of conditions and injuries, including illustrations to help you better understand your symptoms and diagnosis.

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