Surgery is the last option for severe back pain — explored only after rest, medication and therapy have had their chance.
Spinal surgery is a major operation performed only when extreme need arises. Severe back pain is the major symptom, with spine movement becoming very difficult. Simple back pain heals with proper rest and medication within about two months — if pain persists beyond that, surgical evaluation is warranted.
A spine specialist may recommend these before considering surgery:
Osteoarthritis can cause bone outgrowths on the spine that narrow the space for nerves through the spinal openings. Ruptured discs — the cushions separating the bones of the spine — may press tightly against a spinal nerve, requiring surgical decompression.
Usually not. Most back pain settles with rest, medication and physiotherapy within about two months. Surgery is considered only when severe pain persists despite these measures, or when there is nerve compression that affects strength, sensation or bladder/bowel control.
A spine specialist may recommend heat and ice therapy, physiotherapist-guided exercises to strengthen and stretch the back, activity modification, medication and, where appropriate, therapeutic massage — before any surgical option is considered.
Where suitable, minimally invasive techniques are used — smaller incisions that mean less tissue disruption, reduced pain and a faster recovery. The right technique is chosen based on your diagnosis and imaging.
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