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Back and neck pain has become a common musculoskeletal problem affecting the majority of people. Depending upon the severity of the issue, you might need assistance from a healthcare professional such as a neck and spine specialist who will diagnose the cause of the problem and prescribe medications and a whole line of treatment. One of the last resorts is to undergo surgery as it becomes inevitable in certain cases, however, there are certain non-surgical treatments available that can comfort you from back and neck pain. It includes but is not limited to scar-free treatment, lower cost, lower risk of infections, etc.
It’s only natural that you would need to weigh in the benefits of non-surgical treatment before deciding whether to go for surgery (if prescribed) or use alternative treatments for back pain relief.
Surgery involves incisions, cutting of the skin, and manipulation of the tissues that causes damage and that can leave scar marks on the body. On the other hand, a non-surgical approach is non-invasive and thus, there are slim chances of incisions if even required. Physical therapy stretches as well as medical movements are far from forming scars on your body.
Non-invasive methods preserve skin integrity as there are no wounds which could scar. Additionally, these techniques don’t cause trauma to the body which means in the event the scars have formed, the body responds by healing it quickly. The cosmetic advantage of non-invasive spine treatment is preferred by patients who don’t want visible scars on their bodies.
With a non-surgical approach, one can expect faster recovery. It is because there’s minimal tissue manipulation and damage, there are no surgical wounds involved that would otherwise require time to heal. Generally, non-surgical back pain and neck pain methods have a lower risk of complications (explained below) which means there are fewer hurdles to overcome towards full recovery. It translates to the fact that the patients can rejoin their work and perform their usual activities sooner.
One of the pros of opting for a non-invasive approach for back or neck pain is the lower risk of complications. Unless you aren’t aware, certain surgeries have complications. It might include nerve damage, clots, adverse reaction to materials used in surgery, or even organ damage in extreme cases.
Further, we are looking at a higher risk of contracting infections. When you undergo a surgical procedure, it usually involves an incision and unless the wound is fully healed, you might have higher risk of infection and require medical interventions in some cases. Then there’s the risk related to the inflated cost of surgery that we will get to in a minute
Unless your surgery is covered with insurance or state-funded, the cost of surgery and post-operative care can be in lakhs of rupees. Of course, factors such as ailment, choice of doctor, type of hospital, severity of the condition, type or surgical procedure, hospital stays (pre and post-operating), etc, can influence the final cost, it cannot be denied that a surgery is expensive when compared to non-surgical methods.
Doctors will ask you for certain diagnostic tests, medications, and therapies that add to the overall cost of surgery. The cost of surgeries can build up. However, taking a non-surgical approach saves you from drying your money reserves and still getting the treatment for neck and back pain with faster recovery, and lower risk of infections and complications, among others.
When undergoing surgery, you will be subjected to anaesthesia, surgical incisions, tissue manipulation, etc. The pain associated with surgery can be subsided with sedation, however, once the sedation wears out, the pain and discomfort will affect you based on the intensity of incision and tissue manipulation among other factors. On the other hand, non-surgical back pain relief techniques require no incisions to deeper tissues such as minimally invasive acupuncture. It also saves the body from extensive trauma that it could undergo after surgery compared to non-invasive methods such as physical therapy, exercises, stretches, etc.
Both surgery and anesthesia go hand-in-hand and for good reasons. Administering general anesthesia puts the patient in an unconscious state helping the doctors operate without the patient filling pain during the procedure. However, there are certain risks associated with general anesthesia such as difficulty in breathing, and malignant hyperthermia among others, and those with comorbidities or allergies to anesthesia are at higher risk.
However, undergoing a non-surgical treatment ensures there’s no use of general anesthesia. Some procedures require the use of local anesthesia or mild sedation but they are comparatively safer as these are localised.
Non-invasive approach for back and neck pain relief ensures quick turnaround time. You don’t have to stay in a hospital overnight which means it is cost-effective, reduces the risk of infections, as well as convenience as it barely affects your daily routine.
There are plenty of non-surgical methods for back and neck pain relief that people have opted for and felt relieved. You can give it a shot too now that you know exactly why you should opt for an alternative before taking a big step towards surgery. For a well-informed decision, talk to your doctor before choosing either of them.
Need a helping hand for back pain relief? You can walk into any QI Spine Clinic near you to find out what’s causing the pain and how we can help you treat the conditions using a non-surgical approach. Call us at 086558 85566 for an appointment.
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