Our primary goal at Northwest Arkansas Neurosurgery is to design the optimal treatment plan for each individual patient. Determining a treatment strategy depends on locating the source of the pain. Although low back pain can be debilitating and cause severe discomfort, most cases can be resolved without surgery. Conservative treatment options include physical therapy, traction, steroid injections, weight reduction, nonsteroidal ant-inflammatory medications, improved body mechanics, and appropriate strength training. These treatment options are aimed at relieving inflammation in the back and neck and, or compression of the nerve roots.