Lower Back Arthritis Can Sometimes Be Treated With Minimally Invasive Procedures

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Lower Back Arthritis Can Sometimes Be Treated With Minimally Invasive Procedures

Lower back arthritis is the deterioration of cartilage in the vertebrae that is caused by aging, injury, genetics, or overuse of the joints. It is the most common of all types of spinal arthritis because the lower back bears more weight and facilitates more movement than the thoracic or cervical portions of the spine. The symptoms of this condition, also known as lumbar arthritis, include pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. These occur because the lack of cartilage on the vertebrae leads to bone-on-bone rubbing and irritation. Depending on the severity of a patient’s lower back arthritis, these symptoms can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. These symptoms can often be effectively managed with minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, but before those are considered, non-invasive methods are usually tried.

These treatments include:

Overthe-counter pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication
Stretching and exercises
Physical therapy
Hot and cold compresses at appropriate times and intervals

If none of these treatments reduce the pain associated with lumbar arthritis, minimally invasive procedures like those offered at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) can be tried. All of our procedures are highly effective, and unlike traditional open-back surgeries, they are performed on an outpatient basis in a surgery center. Since they are not performed in a hospital, and the incision used is very small, the risk of infection is extremely low. The gentle nature of endoscopy also reduces other risks associated with back surgery.

If you’d like more information about our treatments for lower back arthritis, contact LSI today. We’ll review your MRI or CT scan free of charge to determine if we can ease your pain.

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