Artificial disc replacement offers an alternative to spinal fusion for some patients. K. Rad Payman shows how a herniated disc is treated in a 26 year-old.

Watch Your Back! Spine surgeon K.Rad Payman, M.D. shares what you should know about back and neck pain in the June issue of "Life After 50"

Los Angeles Spine Surgeon K. Rad Payman, MD appears on NBC News to show how minimally invasive spine surgery and a new approach called "micro-decompression" may be the best option for those who need spine surgery for back pain due to conditions such as spinal stenosis.

Los Angeles - Rad Payman, MD of Advanced Spine Insitute shows a model of the lower spine to describe the causes of spinal stenosis and the latest treatments to relieve pain. For those who require surgery, "spinal micro-decompression" may offer the best treatment with a less invasive procedure to relieve the symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis while preserving bone. This technique maintains the stability of the spine, allowing many patients to return to their normal activities after surgery. Visit http://wwwTheSpineMD.com and call 818.501-2001 for more information. Advanced Spine Institute serves patients throghout Los Angeles and surrounding areas with locations in Encino, Valencia, Palmdale, Ridgecrest and Bakersfield.