Spine surgery is a serious procedure that should be carefully considered. The recovery process for spine surgery is extensive. This process will vary depending on the exact type of surgery and on the age and overall health of the patient. Here are a few examples:
- Lumbar decompression surgery can have an average recovery time of 4 to 6 weeks.
- Spinal fusion can have an average recovery time of 6 to 12 months.
- Laminectomy can have an average recovery time of 2 to 6 months.
- Foraminotomy can have an average recovery time of 2 to 6 months.
- Discectomy can have an average recovery time of 6 to 8 weeks.
When rest, physical therapy and medication don’t solve the problem, many people may think surgery is their only option. But this is not usually the case.
The good news is that spine surgery is not your only option. Safe and effective non-invasive treatments for back pain and neck pain are available. Ask us if regenerative medicine could be the right solution for you.