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...
Radiofrequency Ablation
What is Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and why is it performed? Radiofrequency Ablation is an injection that uses a specialized machine that generates radiofrequency current. The current is then passed through a special needle placed next to the nerve (medial branch) which carries pain from the facet joints to the spinal...
How Weight Loss Can Help With Pain Management
Weight Loss & Pain Management Weight management is sometimes placed on the bottom of the list when patients are developing a pain management plan. Weight loss does not offer instant relief, but it should be part of a long term plan for healthy living. Carrying around extra pounds can impact...
Anatomy of the Spine
Anatomy of the Spine The spinal column is the body's main support structure. Its thirty-three bones, called vertebrae, are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. Cervical Region The cervical region consists of seven vertebrae labeled C1 to C7. The first cervical vertebra is called the atlas....
Comprehensive Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Management LA Health Solutions takes a different approach to patient care compared to others in the medical industry. We believe in providing comprehensive patient management that seamlessly combines physical therapy with chiropractic treatments. We also offer work-reconditioning, laser therapy, and orthopedic surgery. Whether you suffer from a sports-related...