Lower Back | Lumbar & Sacrum
Spine Treatment for Lower Back (Lumbar Sacrum) in New Jersey
If you feel pain in the lumbar spine, the consequences can be devastating. Pain and spine curvature symptoms are the most noticeable issues of the lumbar spine. At the first sign of these symptoms, visit NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute in Paramus, Woodbridge, Toms River, Jersey City, and Holmdel, NJ.
Founder and lead spine surgeon Branko Skovrlj, MD, helps relieve back pain by addressing your spinal disorders. Learn more about the lower back pain and the conditions that affect it.
What’s the Lumbar Spine?
The vertebrae labeled L1 through L5 make up the lumbar region of your spine. They are located from your hips up to the bottom of your ribcage. This area of your spine is known for:
- Having vertebrae that are larger than those in the cervical and thoracic spine
- Supporting most of the weight from the upper parts of your body
- Having round, rubbery pads, called discs, which sit between the lower back bones and act as shock absorbers so you can move freely without bones rubbing against each other
The spine is connected to your hip bones by the sacrum, which is considered part of the lumbar, or lower back area. The five vertebrae in the sacrum are fused. With the hip bones, they form what is called the pelvic girdle.
Because the lumbar spine is the workhorse of your back, it is prone to injury more often than the other spinal regions. Risk factors for lumbar spine disorders include:
- Age
- Weight
- Level of fitness
- Lifestyle habits, such as smoking
- Genetics and birth defects
- Type of occupation
- Psychological factors
What Kinds of Problems Cause Lower Back Pain?
General back pain and specific lower back pain may come on suddenly. When it is acute pain, it will usually respond well to conservative treatments such as rest and pain relievers. Chronic low back pain ranges from mild and irritating pain to debilitating, Many times, if left untreated, the pain will worsen. Common spine conditions that can lead to chronic low back pain include:
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Is an Option
NU-Spine’s neurosurgeons focus on minimally invasive spine surgery because the benefits are enormous. Besides a smaller incision site and a shorter recovery time, the benefits of a minimally invasive spine procedure include:
- Quicker results
- Decreased blood loss
- Less muscle and nerve damage
- Limited bruising
- Faster recovery time
- Lower risks
In most cases, a patient goes home, where the patient is most comfortable, to begin the healing and recovery process on the same day surgery is performed.
Relieve Lower Back Pain at NU-Spine
Patients suffering from lower back pain may think there is no relief or cure for their pain, but there are many treatments available. Lower back treatment with minimally invasive spine surgery is reliable, quick, and effective when performed by a leading expert in the field.Â
NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute serves patients across New Jersey, including Paramus, Woodbridge, Toms River, Jersey City, and Holmdel. Contact NU-Spine today to find out how to get rid of lower back pain for good.
Ask About Spine Surgery at NU-Spine
Are you struggling with back or neck pain? Don’t wait to transform your life with a touch of care. Access cutting-edge, minimally invasive spine treatments at NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute.Â
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