Spinal Decompression

The spine care specialists at Brigham and Women's perform hundreds of spinal decompression procedures each year—a high volume of experience that helps improve the quality of care.

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Experts in Decompression

When faced with spinal pain, leg pain, tingling or weakness from a pinched nerve, spinal decompression may offer relief. This procedure involves removing a small portion of the bone or disc material near the nerves or spinal cord to give the nerves more space, creating a better environment for healing.

At Brigham and Women's, our expert team will work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment technique based on your spinal condition and personal preferences. Our spine surgeons are highly skilled in the latest minimally invasive techniques for decompression, which, if appropriate, can reduce pain, accelerate recovery and minimize scarring.

Wherever you are in your care journey, Brigham and Women's multidisciplinary spine care team is committed to providing safe, expert spine care, both in-person and virtually. Our care team will work with you to schedule the right visit for you.

Why Choose Us

Brigham and Women's offers our decompression patients:

Access to a dedicated and nationally recognized team of spine surgeons, all of whom are members of the faculty at Harvard Medical School.

Expert surgical care that utilizes the latest technology along with innovative surgical techniques such as laminectomy and discectomy.

A comprehensive approach to surgery that uses modern anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation techniques to help facilitate a smooth recovery.

Compassionate, thorough and individualized treatment aimed at reducing pain, restoring mobility and getting you home faster.

Clinicians who regularly participate in cutting-edge research studies that lead to advancements in treatment approaches for spine care.

Seamless, coordinated spine care from one of the top 15 hospitals in the country, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Virtual Visits that allow us to consult with you while you stay at home so you can remain connected to your care and on track with your treatment plan.

Request an Appointment or Get a Second Opinion

We are steadfast in our commitment to treating you in the safest possible environment and are seeing patients both in-person and through virtual visits.

To request an appointment, please call 857-307-6152 Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm ET, or complete the form to receive a callback.

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