Before consenting to spinal surgery, patients should consult with Triangle Spinal Decompression serving the Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Raleigh, NC areas. We help patients with slipped, herniated or bulging discs avoid surgery altogether.
Back surgery can cause a high degree of post-operative pain. So how do I manage back surgery pain? You should consider a number of options for pain relief in the days & weeks after surgery. These options should be discussed with a pain management specialist who can explain the pros & cons of each option or combination of options, including their effectiveness, potential side effects, potential for addiction & impact on the recovery process.
Many of your options will involve medications such as opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids & local anesthetics. Sometimes more than one drug will be taken. This multimodal therapy can improve pain control while limiting opioid use.
Opioids should be used with care to avoid addiction & manage side effects, some of which can be life-threatening.
Read more about back surgery: https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/preparing-for-surgery/procedures/back-surgery/
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