Chronic Lower Back Pain And Radiofrequency Annuloplasty

By Jerome Hoffman


Active physical therapy treatment programs are intended to reverse the negative changes that occur when an individual suffers from back and neck pain. By participating in a number of specific exercises, active physical therapy helps patients increase strength and flexibility, improve endurance, enjoy a decreased recurrence of pain, and ultimately help expedite a return to a healthy, active lifestyle.

Whether hitting a tennis ball, sweeping the floor, or picking up a bag of groceries, the motion starts at your core. A strong core enhances stability, balance, - essentially enables everyday activities. A strong core helps prevent falls and injuries, especially if you are involved in sports or other physical activities. Core strengthening is key to treatment success and utilizes a variety of tools, including:

Radiofrequency Annuloplasty works to reduce the pain of disc disease by delivering steady amounts of radio-thermal energy to the affected disc. Through the application of this specialized energy, the contents of the disc are strengthened and the pain receptors neutralized. Most patients experience excellent results and can return to their activities shortly after the procedure is performed - most the next day. Radiofrequency Annuloplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure using a mild or local anesthetic although some patients prefer a general anesthetic. In most all of cases, surgery is performed under the guidance of X-ray imaging to properly visualize the affected disc.

Home Exercises - There are many daily exercises that you can complete at home to build strength and regain mobility in your back. This is a cost-effective and healthy way to maintain your strength and reduce lower back pain. It is important to seek medical advice before beginning any new exercise routine. Also, Physical Therapy, along with the proper regimen of home-based exercises, can go a long way to help promote wellness and healing.

Temporary pain, swelling or bruising at the injection sites; there may be an increase of pain after the procedure but it will typically go away within 7 days; infection can occur, although rare, especially if the procedure is not conducted in a controlled, sterile environment

For some causes of back pain, minimally-invasive spine care is often one of the best treatment options available. These solutions can provide long-lasting pain relief and inherently do not have all of the potential complications that an open-back surgery may present. Many patients who once had severe, even debilitating, back pain are now living active, healthy lifestyles. A spine specialist will help you with a treatment plan that will address your specific condition with the option that is best suited for you.




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