Cervical Ruptured Disc Treatment at Laser Spine Institute

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Cervical Ruptured Disc Treatment at Laser Spine Institute

A cervical ruptured disc has the potential to cause intense neck, shoulder, and even arm pain. The symptoms can include numbness, tingling and pain, as well as weakness in the arms and hands that can make some tasks like typing or writing difficult. These symptoms occur because one of the shock-absorbing discs in between two of the neck’s vertebrae has ruptured, allowing the gel-like material at its core to ooze into the spinal canal. This material presses on nerve tissue, causing irritation. The nerve sends pain signals, which can be felt not only at the compression site, but anywhere the nerve travels. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to treat this condition, including an endoscopic procedure at Laser Spine Institute (LSI). However, it’s important to try non-invasive techniques to treat your cervical ruptured disc first, because only about 10% of ruptured disc patients need a surgical treatment.

Non-invasive treatments include:

Physical therapy
Stretching and special exercises
Hot and cold therapy
Over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications
Massage
More

If you tried these types of treatments with no relief, then it might be time to consider treatment at LSI. Our endoscopic procedures are performed in an outpatient surgical center and require only one small incision, local anesthesia and an IV sedative. This alleviates some of the risks you might face with a traditional surgery in a hospital under general anesthesia. It also increases your chances of having a swift recovery with less pain.

If you’d like more information about treatment for your cervical ruptured disc at LSI, contact us today. We’ll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge to determine if our treatments are right for you.

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