Top 5 Signs You May Not Need Spine Surgery

1. Your Pain Comes and Goes

You may not need spine surgery if your back pain improves with rest, posture changes, or anti-inflammatory treatments, it likely isn’t severe enough for surgery. Intermittent pain often responds well to regenerative treatments and physical therapy.

2. You Haven’t Tried Regenerative Medicine

Cutting-edge therapies like intradiscal ozone therapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and IV laser therapy can significantly reduce pain and inflammation while promoting natural healing. These options offer effective alternatives to invasive spine procedures.

3. Your Imaging Doesn’t Match Your Pain

Many people show disc bulges or degeneration on MRI without any symptoms. Pain without clear structural damage may respond better to functional and biologic therapies, rather than surgery.

4. You Prefer to Avoid Opioids and Implants

Spine surgery often involves long recoveries and increased opioid use. Our approach is opioid-free and hardware-free, focusing on restoring your body’s natural balance instead of replacing it with metal and screws.

5. You’re Still Active and Mobile

If you’re still able to walk, work, sleep, or exercise—even with discomfort—your mobility is a strong indicator that your body can heal without surgery. With the right guidance and treatment plan, many patients see excellent results through non-invasive spine care.


Still Not Sure If You Need Surgery?

Let’s talk. Dr. Artamonov offers non-surgical spine consultations to help you explore your options. Whether it’s chronic low back pain, a herniated disc, or degenerative disc disease, we’ll help you choose a treatment path that supports healing—without the risks of surgery.

👉 Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward a pain-free, surgery-free life.

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