Alternative Treatments to Disc Surgery

Surgery is a very invasive procedure, but is sometimes recommended by physicians to correct some type of ailment and reduce one’s level of pain. Ironically, surgery inevitably increases one’s pain and forces individuals to succumb to pain reducing medications. Back pain is one instance where disc surgery is recommended by many physicians to reduce one’s pain however; alternative treatments exist.

Chiropractor

A chiropractor is one who specializes in muscle manipulation especially in the neck and spine. This form of treatment can be an alternative to disc surgery. A chiropractor can manipulate the spine in such a way as to relieve the pressure being placed on the nerve by a bulging disc. Realigning the spine can move the disc so it is not putting pressure on a disc which alleviates a patient’s pain. This alternative treatment to disc surgery is non-invasive and doesn’t cause pain. In fact, many patients feel some pain relief after an initial visit.

Acupuncture

Another alternative treatment to disc surgery is acupuncture. This ancient Chinese treatment has become widely accepted in Western Medicine because it helps to relieve a person’s pain. In acupuncture as an alternative treatment to disc surgery, the goal is to increase the production of endorphins which make a person feel better. In addition to acupuncture, disc patients should participate in an exercise program which will increase flexibility and improve posture.

Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Force

This alternative treatment to surgery uses pulse magnetic energy to relieve pain caused by a bulging disc. Pulse magnetic energy provides effective natural pain relief. This type of treatment is also helpful in increasing the healing process and can be used for many conditions. This alternative treatment is sometimes used by patients who decided to have disc surgery as it speeds up the healing process and increases range of motion.

Cold Laser Light Therapy

This therapy uses red and near infrared light directed over injured tissue. The light therapy reaches tissue cells in an attempt to increase the body’s healing process. This alternative treatment to disc surgery has been highly successful in treating patients with acute and chronic pain.

Which alternative treatments to disc surgery should I choose?

Dr. Cohen will work with you to determine the most effective alternative treatment to disc surgery. Every patient and their pain is unique and Dr. Cohen will work with patients carefully to develop an appropriate treatment schedule.