Answers from Top Los Angles Spine Surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman: How Do I Treat a Herniated Disc?

Los Angeles men and women suffering from back pain caused by a herniated disk know how badly this common spinal condition can affected your quality of life. But what causes a herniated disk? And, what treatments are available to men and women suffering from a herniated disc in Southern California? Top Spine & Back Surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman is pleased to provide the following answers to these common questions about herniated discs.

What causes a herniated disc?

Disc herniations occurs when a portion of one of the discs in your spine protrudes outside of its normal or intended position. The protrusion may be caused due to a sports-related injury, or a traumatic injury as the result of a car, motorcycle, or bicycle accident. A disc herniation may also result from a fall. In addition, as you get older, it may be caused by a disc drying over time, making it brittle and more susceptible to injury from innocuous movements.

When the disc protrudes from its normal position, men and women can experience back and spine pain as the result of nerves being compressed by the misaligned disc. This nerve pain often manifests in pain that travels down your legs or arms, even though the herniation is in your spine. The pain may be accompanied by weakness or numbness in your limbs, as well.

How to Treat Herniated Discs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Spine Surgeon Dr. K. Rad Payman has treated countless professional and amateur athletes, along with recreational sports players who have experienced a disc herniation. Prior to prescribing the proper course of treatment, Dr. K. Rad Payman will order one or more imaging tests to clearly identify the degree to which the disc is protruding. Treatment for herniated discs in Los Angeles may require only nonsurgical, noninvasive treatments such as physical therapy, epidural injections, anti-inflammatory medications, and rest. Fortunately, the majority of men and women experiencing a herniated disc will never need surgery.

When surgery is necessary in order to relieve your back pain caused by a herniated disc, Dr. Payman will perform minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery is a technique of performing surgeries through the tiny incisions and is an alternative to the open surgery. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery offers certain advantages over open surgery including less pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital visit, less scarring, and reduced risk of infection.

Common surgical treatments for herniated discs provided by Dr. Payman include Minimally Invasive Decompression Surgery and Minimally Invasive Stabilization Surgery.

If you suspect you have herniated a disc during a sports related injury, or as the result of a car accident, bicycling accident, a fall, or a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you visit a top Los Angeles spine surgeon soon. Likewise, if you’ve been suffering from back and neck pain, with pain and/or numbness and weakness extending into your arms and legs, it is important to visit an expert Spine Surgeon. Dr. Payman is a board-certified spine surgeon who specializes in reconstructive cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgery including the most advanced techniques of minimally invasive and micro surgical spinal procedures. He performs spinal fusion, spinal disc replacement, laminectomy and other procedures for spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and more.

Contact Dr. Payman’s friendly office to schedule an appointment or consultation, it’s time to get relief from your back and spine pain.