LAMINECTOMY VS LAMINOTOMY VS DISCECTOMY VS FORAMINOTOMY - WHICH SPINAL DECOMPRESSION SURGERY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? - MYA CARE Chronic lower back pain that is not resolved by pain management medications and procedures is most likely due to impingement of a nerve in the lumbar spine. Spinal decompression refers to the different types of treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, that can be applied for the treatment of back pain. These methods take pressure off of the nerves to alleviate pain. What is Spinal Decompression Surgery? Spinal decompression surgery describes the different surgical procedures that can be used for the treatment of lower back pain and nerve release. These procedures can only be performed if other forms of therapy such as physical therapy, hot and cold packs, traction, and nerve stimulation have failed to provide any relief. Moreover, they aren’t performed for acute pain as it, more often than not, resolves spontaneously. for more :- https://myacare.com/blog/laminectomy-vs-laminotomy-vs-discectomy-vs-foraminotomy-which-spinal-decompression-surgery-is-right-for-you