MYTHS VS FACTS
about Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

At The Spine Center, we understand that spine surgery can be a scary prospect. You have a lot of questions, and you wonder just how the surgery will affect your life moving forward. Unfortunately, your fears are worsened due to misinformation and outdated information on old procedures for spine surgery in Houston. The Spine Center uses the latest procedures and technology to bring a safe, minimally-invasive solution to back pain and serious spinal problems. The procedures Dr. Siddiqui uses are completely changing the way spine surgery is done, putting all of your fears to rest once and for all. In light of these new, cutting-edge procedures, it’s time to dispel a few myths about back surgery.

MYTH: BACK SURGERY IS VERY INVASIVE AND COMPLICATED
Dr. Siddiqui specializes in the latest minimally invasive back surgery procedures. The Spine Center uses the newest technology to improve patient outcomes through minimally invasive access that preserves soft tissue structures, improves patient recovery time, and reduces complication rates.

What does all of this mean for you? It means you’ll get the best possible results with the least amount of intrusion and complications. Many of our patients are cleared to go home the same day as their spine surgery!

MYTH: I HAVE TO TAKE A LOT OF TIME OFF WORK TO GET SPINE SURGERY IN HOUSTON
Getting spine surgery doesn’t have to be a major inconvenience. By using the latest in minimally-invasive spine surgery technology, Dr. Siddiqui is able to reduce recovery time after surgery significantly. In some cases, our patients are able to go back to work in just a handful of days and many go back home the same day as their surgery.

MYTH: I DON’T NEED BACK SURGERY TO MANAGE MY PAINS
Postponing back surgery can actually cause your problems to worsen, and when that happens, the pain increases and your quality of life decreases. Don’t spend another day dealing with serious back pain!

Schedule your appointment today! If you’re looking for a long-term solution to chronic back pain, we can help. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Siddiqui at The Spine Center to learn about your options for living a life free from crippling back pain. We offer the latest solutions for minimally invasive spine surgery in Houston.

MYTH: BACK SURGERY TAKES AWAY YOUR ABILITY TO WALK
In the past, traditional back surgery methods could hamper patient’s ability to walk and enjoy their favorite activities. But not anymore. At The Spine Center, Dr. Siddiqui’s patients are often able to walk just 2-3 hours after surgery. They’re also able to return to normal activity—work, exercising, riding bikes, playing golf, etc. much faster than those who get traditional back surgery.

Simply put, we’re committed to helping you get back to your normal life as quickly as possible, and our minimally-invasive spine surgery techniques can help reduce downtime and eliminate common complications so you can get on your feet faster than ever before.