Should I Consider Non-Surgical Opinion?

If you are experiencing chronic pain, your spine doctor should recommend trying non-surgical options before going in for surgery. Most causes of spine or joint pain do not require surgery. Non-surgical treatments do not leave scars or incision points, allowing patients to recover faster. These treatments can range from physical therapy to spine injections that stimulate healing.  

Why Will a Spine Doctor Recommend Non-Surgical Treatments?

A spine doctor may recommend non-surgical options for diagnosing, measuring, or treating injuries or illnesses. Pre-existing conditions like arthritis and sciatica can also be treated non-surgically through spine rehabilitation and epidural injections. Surgical solutions may require longer recovery times and a higher risk of complications, such as lingering pain. 

Benefits of Non-Surgical Solutions

Non-surgical treatment options do not require incisions, sutures, or scarring. Back stretches and injections can provide fast pain relief for patients experiencing trigger point pain by relaxing the muscles. The benefits of non-surgical options allow patients to find a treatment plan that does not include general anesthesia and recovery assistance at a hospital.

Recovery Time

With office-based treatment options, you will receive your treatment and be able to go home the same day. There is no need to pay for additional prescription medications like opioids. Patients can resume their regular daily routine within a few days. 

Reduced Risk of Complications

Surgical complications are unexpected outcomes from surgical procedures. One common surgical complication you may experience is infections. Infections occur when bacteria invade an open wound, such as an incision. When infections occur, they create inflammation and pain in the affected area, extending recovery time. 

Stay Comfortable at Home

Non-surgical treatments may be referred to as outpatient treatment. Outpatient treatment means you can rest and recover in the comfort of your own home, not a hospital bed. You won’t have to enlist the help of a nurse or family member and will maintain your own independence. 

What Non-Surgical Treatments Are Available?

We specialize in non-surgical treatments to help you recover from injuries and symptoms like muscle soreness or joint pain. Pre-existing conditions like spinal compression and joint injuries can also be treated non-surgically through steroid injections. These quick treatments may provide long-lasting pain relief that works within your schedule.

Injections

Trigger points are irritated tight bands of muscle that can develop in many areas of the body. These trigger points can be consistently painful or only painful when touched. Trigger point injections work similarly to massage therapy, but are more effective at breaking up the tight muscle bands, allowing them to relax and heal. Other types of injections we offer include:

• Steroid injections reduce inflammation of the soft tissue and joints.
• Plasma-rich platelet injections stimulate tissue regeneration at the target site.
• Epidural injections provide pain relief for sciatica pain and herniated discs. 

Non-Surgical Orthopedic Opinions

Surgery can be an intimidating option because of long recovery timeframes and complication risks. General anesthesia may also not be an option for those who have had adverse reactions to it in the past or if their family has also had issues. We offer non-surgical alternatives for our patients to try before deciding if surgery is right for you. 

Schedule Your Consultation

Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics provides comprehensive, non-surgical spine and joint care. We also offer treatments for soft tissue sports injuries like muscle tears. If you’re looking for a second opinion concerning your injury or chronic pain, contact us today to schedule your consultation.