40% of new spinal patients in their 20s and 30s...I thought it would be okay since I'm young, but even the surgery
Mar 23, 2025
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If back pain is taken lightly and left unattended, it is likely to worsen into a chronic disease. Repeated lifting of heavy objects, lifestyle habits of sitting for a long time, and wrong posture can put a burden on the back, leading to disk damage or nerve compression.
A typical disease, lumbar disc (lumbar intervertebral disc egress), causes pain when the intervertebral disc, which acts as a buffer between the vertebrae, is damaged or escapes and compresses the nerves. Persistent pain appears around the back and buttocks, and if the nerves are pressed, numbness in the legs or sensory degradation can be accompanied. In addition, the pain increases when coughing or sneezing, and the discomfort increases when standing or sitting for a long time. If the symptoms worsen, you feel like your legs lose strength when walking or moving, and in severe cases, it can lead to walking disorders due to decreased muscle strength.
When these symptoms persist, it should not be passed on to simple fatigue or temporary pain.
Jeong Yoon-kyo, head of Gangnam Nanuri Hospital's Spine Center, emphasized, "'Lumbar disc can be managed sufficiently without surgery if treated early, but often the pain is taken lightly and neglected because 'I'm still young, so I'll be okay.'"
Recently, one of the most popular treatments for lumbar disc is 'two-way vertebral endoscopy'. Unlike conventional open surgery, endoscopy and tools are inserted through a small hole of around 5mm to treat the lesion accurately. Since this method proceeds without incision, it has the advantage of low bleeding and little damage to surrounding tissue, so recovery speed is fast.
In addition, bidirectional vertebral endoscopy allows precise field of view, which can effectively remove disks while minimizing nerve damage. In particular, it is considered a suitable treatment for office workers and students because of its low pain after surgery and short hospitalization periods, allowing them to quickly return to their daily lives.
Director Jung Yoon-kyo said, "Bilateral spinal endoscopy is a treatment that effectively relieves pain caused by lumbar discs, but is quick to return to daily life. It can be a good way for young people to regain their back health without any burden.", he explained. In addition, "It is important to treat the lumbar disc early, and when symptoms appear, it is necessary to visit the hospital immediately for an accurate diagnosis."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
