What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?

Patients who have not had a successful outcome with back or spine surgery and continue to have pain after surgery is called Failed back syndrome aka failed back surgery syndrome aka FBSS. Spine or back surgery is able to accomplish only two things:

1. Decompression of a nerve root that is compressed, or
2. Stabilize a dysfunctional or painful joint.

The problem is that spine surgery is unable to surgically remove the patient’s pain. Surgery can only modify the structures, alter the biomechanics and remove the lesion or injury that is the predictable cause of the pain or symptoms. The primary explanation as to why back or spine surgeries are not advantageous and why some continue to experience symptoms and pain post procedure is due to the fact that the area where the surgery was performed was not causative factor producing the pain or symptoms.

Exclusive Nerve & Disc Centers® Treatment

Exclusive Nerve & Disc Centers ® offer cutting edge and state-of-the art technology and treatment to not only help people with herniated and bulging discs, degenerated discs and stenosis but a large majority of the patients we are able to help are FBSS or post surgical, not just one but with several surgeries under their belt, patients and continue to suffer from pain and symptoms. Non-surgical Spinal Decompression is the most effective to help re-establish that normal pumping mechanism that is essential for the disc to heal and become rehydrated. All or some of the following may be in the recommended treatment program set forth by the practitioner during your consultation depending on history, examination, MRI / X-ray / CT and individual condition: Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy, Class III / Class IV Laser Therapy, Electro-Medicine, Advanced Rehabilitation, Spinal Manipulation, Nutritional Recommendations, Comprehensive Nutritional Protocol, Home Treatments which may or may not include Neurostimulation and LLLT (low level light therapy) just to name a few.

Recovery for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Treatment:

There is generally no down time or recovery period while being treated. In fact, most patients find the treatments quite relaxing. The overall treatment sessions can last from 45 to 60 minutes. Patients should stay well hydrated and practice good nutrition during this process and after for best healing.