Laser Spine Surgery provides a simple answer to lower back ache. Spinal problem is quite a common ailment with those above 45 years. The lower back pain (also called as slipped disc) is from herniated discs. Osteoarthritis, because of rubbing of vertebrae under force after the protective cartilage tissue has worn out. Sciatica is named after sciatic nerves occur when they get pushed by slipped discs against muscular walls. What with Laser Spine Surgery being a minimally invasive procedure the necessity for hospitalization is no more.

Spinal ailments of all types can be treated with minimally invasive endoscopic technique (percutaneous). The incision need not be bigger than ¼ to ½ an inch. Endoscopic spine surgery is done with the insertion of an endoscope to the spine. The endoscope being connected to a TV like monitor that magnifies the pictures takes in surgical instruments through its hollow center. The Laser Spine Surgery is effective on the abdominal or lower back. Sciatica and slipped disc problems have been successfully treated by Laser Spine Surgery

Here the procedure adapted by Laser Spine Surgery is similar to endoscopic surgery but for the use of Laser instead of surgical tools. The herniated discs are originally spongy and they cushion the vertebrae. Because of strain, pull and aging they get compressed and expand beyond certain fibers that hold them to place. This gives an appearance of a slipped disc. Some times they even press the sciatic nerves to extremity so you have two problems.

Laser Spine Surgery is essentially performed under local anesthesia. Your surgeon will do a small incision to insert a guide wire to the disc. Over this wire he then inserts a special optic fiber of less than 4mm in diameter. The fibers at their leading tip have special laser discharge facility and a lighting arrangement to facilitate visualization on a monitor. Your doctor gradually vaporizes the bulge of the lumbar disc. Your pain relieves once the pressure on the fibers and the sciatic nerve releases.

Beyond Laser Spine Surgery

Regular exercise, aerobics and yoga may help you in the aftermath of spine surgery. But you can do yourself good by taking advices of a coach or a physio. This works by toning up muscles and weight loss. It also helps improve flexibility of your joints and soft tissues. While this is helpful after Laser spine Surgery it could be better if you practiced it before hand.