Surgery for Back Pain

You may be fearful of back surgery, but in fact, only 5% of people need surgery to treat back problems. Your pain may be severe, but most sprains and strains do not require surgery. Surgery is reserved for the most severe cases of back pain impingement, structural deformity,
Surgery should be considered only after you’ve tried several months of non-surgical treatment. Many surgical procedures can be performed using minimally invasive techniques—meaning less “cutting” or entering the body. These techniques result in smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, less pain after surgery, and a faster recovery.