Lumbar Facet Syndrome & Related Back Conditions Can Be Treated at Laser Spine Institute

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Lumbar Facet Syndrome & Related Back Conditions Can Be Treated at Laser Spine Institute

Lumbar facet syndrome can cause stiffness, numbness, weakness and more in the lower back. And, because the lumbar region is a common area for injuries and wear and tear related conditions, it’s very possible that facet disease is accompanied by other back problems like a herniated disc or sciatica. Sometimes facet syndrome can even cause the other problems. For instance, facet disease causes a vertebra to shift out of place, so bone spurs may form as the body tries to increase stability and strength in that portion of the spine. If those bone spurs press on nerves or other tissue, they could cause pain. Fortunately, lumbar facet syndrome and other back ailments can often be treated with simple, non-invasive methods such as special stretches and exercises, heat and cold therapy, chiropractic care, and anti-inflammatory medications. If these are unsuccessful and surgery enters the discussion, you should consider treatment at Laser Spine Institute (LSI).

Some of the benefits include:

Comprehensive back care. If you have conditions in addition to facet disease, we will likely be able to treat several of them at the same time. This reduces the number of procedures you’ll have to undergo and means you’ll find relief sooner.
Minimal invasion. Our procedures are performed using endoscopic methods, meaning only one small incision is necessary and muscle isn’t torn or cut.
No hospitalization. All of LSI’s procedures are performed in our outpatient centers.
Low risk of infection. Because there is such little cutting and the procedure doesn’t take place in a hospital setting, the risk for infection is very low.

All of our procedures, including the facet thermal ablation we use to treat lumbar facet syndrome, are very successful in reducing symptoms. More than 85% of our patients report an increased quality of life within three months of the surgery.
If you’d like to learn more about getting your lumbar facet syndrome treated at LSI, contact us today. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI for free to determine if our treatments are right for you.

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