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Non-surgical treatments are available for most spinal conditions. Some of the options available are:
Physical therapy is usually the first treatment option that Dr. Khamsi considers for stable spinal issues. The Riverside County location offers physical therapy for the treatment of herniated discs, sciatica, spinal arthritis, disc degeneration, and more.
Aqua therapy is another important non-surgical option available at our spine surgery center in Riverside. This therapy is done in our heated pool and decreases the stress and load-bearing on the spine and joints. This can be a great alternative for those who are not yet able to tolerate regular physical therapy.
Aqua therapy helps increase mobility and offers natural resistance to strengthen muscles. There’s also no risk of falling when performing exercises in the water. Aqua therapy is especially useful for lower back pain.
Another non-surgical option is chiropractic management which offers spinal manipulation to apply a controlled and sudden force to individual spinal joints. The goal is to improve function and mobility.
Chiropractors perform these manipulations, and the amount of force they apply depends on the kind of spinal issues you have. The manipulation moves the joints more than they naturally would on their own.
Chiropractic management can help with lower back pain, sciatica, and cervical pain, among other conditions.
Epidural injections are also an option for treating pain secondary to impingement of the nerves. Epidural injections contain steroids that deliver anti-inflammatory medication into the space around the nerves. This can temporarily relieve back and sciatica pain, making it easier to perform physical therapy exercises. Dr. Khamsi can refer you to specialists who offer these injections.
Dr. Khamsi can also refer you to receive nerve blocks. Nerve blocks are injections designed to block pain signals and relieve inflammation. They can help with chronic pain, acute pain, and pain after surgical procedures. There are a variety of nerve block options to choose from.
Learn more about non-surgical treatments in Riverside County by contacting Dr. Babak Khamsi today.
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