Dr. Chago Podcast: Back pain? Alternatives to surgery and PRP, with Luisa Vargas
Published
This episode is in Spanish. Original title: Dr. Chago Podcast: ¿Dolor de espalda? Alternativas a la cirugía y PRP, con Luisa Vargas
What options are there before considering spine surgery?
Luisa Vargas, LMT, 2023 world massage champion and ambassador of the International Massage Association, talks with neurosurgeon Dr. Santiago Figuereo about injuries, back pain and options that can help certain patients.
In this episode: conservative options before surgery; the role of physical therapy and therapeutic massage; injections, electrical stimulation and other treatments; what PRP is and how it uses the patient's own platelets; why movement matters at every stage of life; and how to keep mobility, independence and quality of life as you age.
Every patient and every injury is different. An evaluation by a medical professional is essential to decide on the right treatment.
For visits with Dr. Santiago Figuereo and Fibers Neurological Institute: 1-855-DRCHAGO (1-855-372-4246). Now accepting new patients in Florida.
Read more
- Neck pain and whiplash after a car accident
- Low back pain after an accident
- Pinched nerve and herniated disc (radiculopathy)
- The FIG Procedure™
Videos are general education, not medical advice for your case. To talk about your symptoms, book a visit or call 1-855-DRCHAGO.
