LA Health Solutions Provides Hurricane Relief Aid to LaPlace Community On Friday, September 10, 2021, the LA Health Solutions team provided over 400 meals to the LaPlace community. Because of the overwhelming response to the Hurricane Aid to the community, the LA Health Solutions team returned on Friday, September 17,...
Benefits of Zinc
Benefits of Zinc For The Immune System Zinc is a nutrient found in the body that helps the immune system and metabolism function. Specifically, zinc is crucial for the normal function and development of cells. The benefits of zinc are important to wound healing and even the sense of taste...
Cervical Radiculopathy
Overview of Cervical Radiculopathy This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety...
Artificial Disc Replacement (in the Lumbar Spine)
Overview Artificial Disc Replacement (in the Lumbar Spine) This surgery treats a bad vertebral disc in your lower back. It replaces the bad disc with an artificial one. The new disc will let your spine bend and twist. For some, this surgery is an alternative to spinal fusion. Preparation To...
Discography (Lumbar)
Overview Discography (Lumbar) This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back. To see how it works, let's watch a discography done in the lumbar spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you are given...
Where Does Lower Back Pain Begin?
Where Does Lower Back Pain Begin? Lower back pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your lower back. About the Lumbar...
Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (Mobi-C®)
Overview of the Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement (Mobi-C®) This procedure replaces a degenerative or damaged spinal disc with an implant designed to preserve motion in your neck. This procedure can relieve the pain of compressed nerves in the cervical spine. Removing the Disc n preparation for the procedure, you are...
Where Does Neck Pain Begin?
Where Does Neck Pain Begin? Neck pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your neck. About the Cervical Spine Let's learn...
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion This surgery removes a herniated or degenerative vertebral disc in your neck and replaces it with a bone graft. This can relieve painful pressure on spinal nerves. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, you are positioned on your back. You are anesthetized. The surgeon creates...
Vertebral Canal
Vertebral CanalBehind the vertebral body is the vertebral canal. The spinal cord travels through this channel.Spinal CordThe spinal cord is the main bundle of nerve fibers connecting the brain to the rest of the body. The spinal cord ends near the L1 and L2 vertebrae, where it divides into bundles...