Lower Back | Lumbar & Sacrum Procedures
Spine Treatment for Lower Back (Lumbar Sacrum) Conditions in New Jersey
Dr. Skovrlj employs a comprehensive approach to lumbar and sacral treatment, utilizing advanced surgical techniques when conservative measures prove insufficient. Treatment options may include microdiscectomy, lumbar fusion, or artificial disc replacement, depending on the specific condition and patient factors. Through minimally invasive approaches, Dr. Skovrlj can effectively address lumbar spine conditions while minimizing muscle damage and reducing recovery time, allowing patients to return to their daily activities more quickly.
What Is the Sacrum Part of the Spine?
The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae (L1-L5), connecting to the sacrum, a triangular bone that joins the spine to the pelvis. This region bears the most weight and stress of any spinal section, making it crucial for everyday movements such as lifting, bending, and twisting. The lumbar region’s design allows for significant flexibility while maintaining the strength needed to support the upper body’s weight and protect the spinal cord and nerve roots.
What Problems Cause Pain Issues in the Lower Back?
Lower back pain can stem from numerous conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or degenerative disc disease. Modern lifestyle factors such as prolonged sitting, obesity, and lack of exercise can contribute to lumbar spine problems. Traumatic injuries, repetitive stress, or age-related degeneration may also lead to lumbar and sacral issues. When these conditions develop, patients might experience lower back pain, sciatica, or neurological symptoms in the legs, potentially affecting mobility and quality of life.
What Lumbar Procedures Does NU-Spine Offer?
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. 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.
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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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