Decision aid: Spinal diseases: What are my treatment options?
You have been diagnosed with a spinal disease that is very likely the cause of your back pain.
The type of symptoms you have, how they develop over time, and the examinations you need will depend on the spine problem. There may also be different treatment options for different spine problems: These might include medication, non-drug treatments like mobility and strength exercises, or spinal surgery. In many cases, various treatments can be used for a particular spine problem – either as alternatives to each other, together, or as part of a treatment program.
This decision aid is designed to help you get an overview of your treatment options together with your doctor, and then choose one or more suitable treatments.