Neck and Back Pain Treatment

Neck and back pain are two of the most common types of chronic pain among people of all ages. The cause and severity can vary, but our goal is always to enhance your quality of life through effective treatment. At the Global Brain and Spine Institute in Los Angeles, we provide patient-centric care to address a range of neck and back pain concerns.

Common Causes of Neck and Back Pain

  • Injury, trauma, fractures
  • Muscle strain
  • Nerve compression
  • Degenerative conditions
  • Herniated disc
  • Tumors
  • Osteoarthritis

Benefits of Treating Neck and Back Pain

  • Reduction in pain and discomfort
  • Restored or improved mobility
  • Preventing further deterioration and chronic pain
  • Reduced need for invasive treatment
  • Better sleep quality
  • Positive impact on mental health

Neck and Back Pain Treatment Options

Treating neck and back pain will usually involve starting with the most conservative options. For some patients, healthy habits like stretching and exercise are enough to improve symptoms. Depending on the severity of a case, we typically recommend three main types of treatment.
Medication: Medication can range from OTC pain relieves to steroid injections. The right medical therapy will depend on the cause and severity of your symptoms.
Physical Therapy: Physical therapy may be done alone or in conjunction with other treatments. For example, patients may need specific physical therapy following surgery.
Surgery: We reserve surgery as a last resort for neck and back pain.

Neck and Back Pain FAQs

What results can I expect?
The goal with neck and back pain treatment is to restore mobility, comfort, and function to your spine. However, each patient’s situation is unique. We build a plan built around their needs while also keeping their safety in mind.

Generally, patients can expect notable reductions in their symptoms. If one treatment modality does not deliver satisfactory results, we may recommend a different approach. Treating neck and back pain involves a progressive approach, beginning with conservative methods and ending with surgery.

A range of lifestyle and health factors can put patients at increased risk for neck and back pain. While some of these factors cannot be changed, many are within your control. Risk factors for neck and back pain include:

  • Age (risk increases with age)
  • Obesity
  • Improper lifting techniques
  • Sedentary lifestyle & lack of exercise
  • Poor, repetitive, or awkward posture
  • Trauma or injury
  • Underlying medical conditions
Neck or back surgery is always the last resort when treating these conditions. We almost always begin with more conservative approaches. We recommend surgery only for cases that are extreme or that do not respond to medication and physical therapy.

When surgery is necessary, Dr. Sarkiss offers a range of treatment options. The right procedure will depend on the location, severity, and cause of your neck and back pain. Common procedures include:

  • Spinal decompression (le.g., laminectomy, foraminotomy)
  • Spinal fusion
  • Disc replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery

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