Back Hurts But Don’t Want Back Surgery? Don’t Worry.
Back pain can make everyday life challenging. However, some people avoid going to a doctor because they don’t want to have spine or back surgery. But don’t worry, chances are, you won’t need surgery!
That’s right, about 85% of our patients don’t requrie surgery to treat their neck or back pain. Depending on the cause, your medical history, and your current condition, there are many other types of treatments for back pain. Dr. Herzog, Dr. Keshmiri, and the other specialists at Saratoga Spine can help diagnose your condition. Then, with many treatment options available, you and your doctor can work together to come up with a treatment plan that’s tailored just for you.
But what if your condition does require surgery? Our spine surgeons use minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible, making recovery times faster and easier. Still nervous about making an appointment? Come in and talk to your doctor about it. With most conditions, non-surgical treatment options can be tried first. Then, if those aren’t successful, you and your doctor can have a conversation about surgery. However, as most of our patients discover. Non-surgical treatment options can often resolve the back pain. So don’t suffer longer, call for an appointment today.