Prior to choosing surgery, we will exhaust conservative treatments as much as possible. Surgery is the last resort and is best used when pure necessity dictates it.
WHAT TYPES OF CONSERVATIVE TREATMENTS ARE THERE?
Minimally invasive pain therapy
X-ray targeted injections
Injections/infiltration to the small vertebral joints
Injections/infiltration of the nerve roots
Contrast-assisted imaging of spinal canal stenosis combined with cortisone injection (single-shot therapy)
Holistic approach to therapy
Review of the list of medications
Encouragement to facilitate self-healing powers
Assistance in implementing a more active life
Discussion of new goals
Dr. Astrid Takacs Tolnair and Dr. Petra Guertner take care of their patients