Spine Disorders
TREATMENT Treatment
options include the use of pain medications, physical
therapy, spinal moblization/manipulation, periradicular injection of steroids,
periradicular injection of local anesthetics and surgical reduction of scar
tissue PREVENTION The best
way to prevent neck and back pain and to prevent progressive spine compromise
is to become familiar with how your spine works and to become an active
participant in your spinecare. It is important to learn how to choose a
spinecare specialist and to recognize an efficient spinecare team. There are
many steps you can take and habits you can develop to better care for your
spine and prevent spine injury. It is also important that you learn more about
your spine disorder and become aware of the signs and symptoms that warrant
intervention and follow up care. Early detection and timely intervention is
generally associated with better treatment outcome. |