Living with chronic neck pain, back pain, or nerve-related symptoms can affect every aspect of your life. Simple tasks like sitting, walking, sleeping, or exercising may become increasingly difficult, making it hard to enjoy everyday activities.
Fortunately, surgery is not always the first answer.
At his Los Angeles spine practice, Dr. Khurana believes in providing comprehensive spine care, beginning with conservative treatments whenever possible and recommending surgery only when it offers the best opportunity for long-term relief.
As a highly experienced spine surgeon specializing in both minimally invasive and complex spinal procedures, Dr. Khurana develops personalized treatment plans that help patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve their quality of life.
When Should You See a Spine Specialist?
Many people wait months—or even years—before seeing a spine specialist, hoping their symptoms will improve on their own.
You should consider scheduling an evaluation if you’re experiencing:
- Chronic neck pain
- Persistent back pain
- Pain that radiates into the arms or legs
- Sciatica
- Numbness or tingling
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty walking
- Balance problems
- Pain that interferes with work or sleep
- Symptoms that haven’t improved after conservative treatment
Early evaluation often allows problems to be treated before they become more serious.
Conditions Dr. Khurana Treats
Dr. Khurana provides expert care for a wide variety of spinal conditions, including:
Herniated Discs
A herniated disc can compress nearby nerves, causing neck pain, back pain, arm pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.
Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and may range from physical therapy to minimally invasive surgery.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows and places pressure on nerves.
Patients commonly experience:
- Back pain
- Leg pain
- Difficulty walking
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Pain relieved by leaning forward
Degenerative Disc Disease
As we age, spinal discs naturally lose hydration and flexibility.
This may result in:
- Chronic neck pain
- Chronic back pain
- Reduced mobility
- Nerve irritation
Dr. Khurana offers both conservative and surgical treatment options based on each patient’s individual needs.
Sciatica
Sciatica develops when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed.
Symptoms include:
- Sharp pain down one leg
- Burning sensations
- Tingling
- Weakness
- Difficulty standing or walking
Treatment focuses on relieving nerve pressure while restoring normal function.
Scoliosis
Adult scoliosis can cause chronic pain, posture changes, and nerve compression.
Dr. Khurana has extensive experience evaluating and treating complex spinal deformities using modern surgical techniques when appropriate.
Spinal Tumors
Patients diagnosed with spinal tumors require specialized evaluation and individualized treatment planning.
Dr. Khurana provides expert care focused on protecting neurological function while treating the underlying condition with precision and compassion.
Comprehensive Spine Care Begins Conservatively
One of the biggest misconceptions about visiting a spine surgeon is the belief that surgery is inevitable.
In reality, many patients improve without an operation.
Depending on your condition, treatment may include:
- Physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Lifestyle modifications
- Epidural steroid injections
- Activity modification
- Regenerative medicine using orthobiologics
- Home exercise programs
Dr. Khurana believes surgery should only be recommended when it truly offers the best opportunity for lasting improvement.
Advanced Spine Surgery When You Need It
When surgery becomes necessary, Dr. Khurana offers advanced procedures designed to improve outcomes while minimizing recovery whenever possible.
His surgical expertise includes:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Artificial disc replacement
- Microscopic spine surgery
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Spinal fusion (spondylolisthesis surgery)
- Complex spinal reconstruction
- Treatment of spinal deformities
- Spine tumor surgery
Every procedure is tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Why Choose Dr. Khurana?
Choosing a spine surgeon is about more than surgical skill—it’s about finding someone who listens, explains your options, and recommends the treatment that’s right for you.
Dr. Khurana is known for providing comprehensive, patient-centered spine care. His approach combines conservative therapies, advanced diagnostic evaluation, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and complex spinal reconstruction when needed.
Patients appreciate his commitment to preserving motion whenever possible, minimizing recovery time, and helping them return to the activities that matter most.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, or a complex spinal condition, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
Comprehensive Spine Care in Los Angeles
You don’t have to live with chronic neck or back pain.
Whether your condition requires conservative treatment, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive spine surgery, or advanced spinal reconstruction, Dr. Khurana provides comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs.
Proudly serving patients throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, Marina del Rey, West Hollywood, and surrounding Southern California communities, Dr. Khurana is committed to helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to living life with confidence.
Schedule your consultation today to discover the treatment options that can help you move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a spine surgeon?
If neck pain, back pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, or weakness persists despite conservative treatment—or if symptoms are worsening—it’s time to schedule an evaluation with a spine specialist.
Does seeing a spine surgeon mean I’ll need surgery?
No. Many spinal conditions improve with physical therapy, medications, injections, and other conservative treatments. Surgery is recommended only when it offers the best chance for long-term relief.
What conditions does a spine surgeon treat?
Spine surgeons treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal tumors, spinal instability, fractures, and other conditions affecting the neck and back.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses specialized instruments and smaller incisions to treat spinal conditions while minimizing damage to surrounding muscles and tissues, often resulting in less pain and a quicker recovery.
What makes Dr. Khurana different?
Dr. Khurana combines conservative care, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive techniques, and complex spine surgery to create individualized treatment plans. His goal is always to recommend the least invasive treatment that will provide lasting relief.
