If experiencing pain, numbness, weakness in legs, shoulder blade discomfort, bladder or bowel concerns, the surgical procedure known as Laminectomy may alleviate symptoms. Laminectomy, a term comprised of “lumbar” (lower spine), “lamina” (bony structure of spinal canal), and “ectomy” (removal), employs nerve root compression or a “pinched nerve” to reduce tension on spinal nerve roots. Following general anesthesia, Lumbar Laminectomy surgery is performed with the patient in a prone or lateral position. The lumbar spine is accessed via an incision in the lower back.