{"id":1265,"date":"2019-05-03T10:07:32","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T10:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2021-03-08T10:03:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T10:03:30","slug":"non-surgical-methods-of-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1265","title":{"rendered":"Non-Surgical Methods of Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surgical intervention is a path that is\noften chosen to manage certain conditions when other treatment methods fail.\nPatients of arthritis, serious neck injuries and herniated disc often have to\ngo through complex surgical procedures so that they can return to normal\nactivities. However, there are numerous patients who feel a strong sense of\ndread when they are told that they need to undergo surgery and would prefer\nless drastic forms of treatment. Over the years, the popularity of non-surgical\nmethods has increased. Most doctors in London and other parts of UK prefer to\nattempt multiple non-surgical therapies and opt for surgery only as a last\nresort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who is experiencing\nmajor pains from a herniated disc, a knee problem, a major back pain or any\nother type of serious painful condition, then a professional medical expert can\noften try to resolve your problem using non-surgical methods. It is often\nthought that conservative treatments are only able to manage the pain and\ndiscomfort for a brief period of time. However, non-surgical methods like\ncompression and physical therapy have been proven to be very effective in\nminimizing pain and helping patients return to a normal life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons that many patients\nprefer non-surgical methods is that they consider them safer and less painful.\nThe very thought that their bodies will be exposed to a surgical knife is\nsomething that can cause panic and anxiety. Moreover, surgical methods are\ntypically very expensive and so many people with financial limitations prefer\nto avoid them. Fortunately, it has been proven time and again that compression,\nsimple exercises, application of heat and cold, as well as other similar\nmethods can have remarkable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to prescribe the most appropriate\nnon-surgical treatment your doctor will need to consider your case on an\nindividual basis. They will need to perform a range of diagnostic techniques,\nincluding a physical examination and medical imaging, as well as possibly blood\ntests. This can help your doctor to recommend the best non-surgical methods of\ntreatment and explain how to understand your particular condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get\nin touch to book an appointment with one of our consultants or to find out more\nabout our non-surgical treatment options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tel. &#8211; 0207 458 4538<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email. &#8211; contact@londonmskcentre.co.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surgical intervention is a path that is often chosen to manage certain conditions when other treatment methods fail. Patients of arthritis, serious neck injuries and herniated disc often have to go through complex surgical procedures so that they can return to normal activities. 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