If you are researching failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) treatment options in an effort to find relief from your symptoms, take the time to first learn about this problematic condition. If an individual undergoes spine surgery to treat a condition related to spine degeneration, FBSS is the result if the surgery doesn’t alleviate the problem or creates a new problem that carries its own troublesome symptoms.

FBSS symptoms can vary greatly depending on the nature of the underlying condition that prompted the surgical procedure. Common symptoms can include chronic pain, limited mobility, pain that radiates to the extremities, muscle spasms and more.

Home remedies that can reduce FBSS pain

The following are some failed back surgery syndrome treatment options to try at home that may help to alleviate your pain and other symptoms:

• Alternating hot and cold therapy to relieve pain and reduce inflammation
• Focusing on improving your posture to lessen the strain on your spine
• Regular stretching exercises to increase flexibility
• Over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications

And, perhaps most importantly, you should eliminate any factors from your lifestyle that may have contributed to the development of your original spinal condition. For example, avoid smoking because it can hasten spinal degeneration, and avoid becoming overweight because excess weight can greatly increase the amount of strain the spine endures on a daily basis. You should also avoid high-impact sports and jobs that require frequent bending or heavy lifting.

When to consider surgery to treat FBSS

If you have attempted physician-recommended remedies for several months without finding any relief from your symptoms, it may be time to consider additional surgery. At USA Spine Care, our skilled surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures that are a safer and effective alternative to traditional open spine surgery and require no lengthy recovery.^ If you are interested in learning more about our outpatient procedures, contact USA Spine Care today.

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