Surgery for low back pain
The option of surgical procedure is a consideration for lower back pain which is severe and does not get better after a course of non surgical treatments going for 6 to 12 weeks. The patient’s decision always matters to have back surgery. It is very important to consider few factors like healing process, ability to function, lifestyle, type of surgery and mental health before getting a surgical procedure. If the patient suffers from limited ability to perform routine activities then the option of surgery is more valid. Surgery is not an option for the individuals who can complete everyday activities by managing their pain levels. If the pain does not interrupt the activity or sleep of the patient then surgery is not an option. The healing process after surgery for back pain and will entirely change the lifestyle of the patient.
There are some surgeries which are significantly more invasive then others and require longer healing periods. The differing hospital stays and more or less significant pain identifies the healing period for the patient. With the modern advancements in the surgical procedures it is a possibility to have a shorter recovery period and the surgery on an outpatient basis. The recent studies indicate that emotional and mental well being asserts are positive impact for the satisfaction and improvement after a surgery. For instance, the patients who feel more in charge of their health show more positive outcome and recovery after surgery. For the patients with mild to moderate back pain symptoms the spine surgery is not a recommendation.