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Sciatica Causes and Treatments

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:26:44 -0700

Dr. Stephen Hochschuler outlines sciatica, the possible causes of the condition, immediate treatment options such as ice and heat, and medications. He then goes into more advanced treatments such as exercise, pool therapy, surgery, and epidural steroid injections.

Back Pain: When Should I See a Doctor for Treatment?

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:57:31 -0700

Dr. Richard Guyer talks about medications and home treatments for back pain, specific reasons and symptoms that indicate a need to visit a doctor, and useful statistics to help you decide whether or not you should see a doctor for back pain. He also explains a variety of treatments available, including injections, surgery, physical therapy and chiropractic.

Laminectomy Back Surgery Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:05 -0700

A laminectomy is typically performed to alleviate pain caused by neural impingement that can result from spinal stenosis. The surgery involves removing a small portion of the bone and/or disc material around the nerve root to allow more space for better healing.

Laminectomy Back Surgery Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:03 -0700

Additional Back Surgery Info:

Lumbar Laminectomy

Posterior Cervical Laminectomy

Laminectomy Back Surgery Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:57 -0700

Additional Back Surgery Info:

Lumbar Laminectomy

Posterior Cervical Laminectomy

Lumbar Herniated Disc Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:14:07 -0700

A herniated disc occurs when the disc degenerates and the inner core leaks out. This puts pressure directly on the spinal nerve root, which in turn can prompt back pain and symptoms of sciatica. This interactive video allows you to see what a typical lumbar herniated disc looks like.

Lumbar Herniated Disc Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:14:05 -0700

Additional Herniated Disc Info:

What's a Herniated Disc?

Treatment Options for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

Lumbar Herniated Disc Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:13:57 -0700

Additional Herniated Disc Info:

What's a Herniated Disc?

Treatment Options for a Lumbar Herniated Disk

Degenerative Disc Disease Interactive Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:43 -0700

Degenerative disc disease refers to any condition where the spinal discs are degenerating or degrading, often causing back pain. This interactive video provides information about degenerative disc disease anatomy, conditions, surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Degenerative Disc Disease Interactive Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:40 -0700

Additional Degenerative Disc Disease Info:

Lumbar DDD

Cervical DDD

Degenerative Disc Disease Interactive Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:37 -0700

Spine Fusion Surgery Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:37:16 -0700

This interactive video gives a clear picture of how a spinal fusion surgery can be performed to stop the motion at a painful vertebral segment, which in turn should decrease the back pain from degenerative disc disease or spondylolisthesis.

Spine Fusion Surgery Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:37:13 -0700

Additional Spinal Fusion Info:

Anterior Fusion Surgery

Postoperative Care

Spine Fusion Surgery Video

mlepore — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:37:08 -0700

Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

mlepore — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:15 -0700

A lumbar epidural steroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medicine directly to the affected area of the back to reduce inflammation that may be irritating the nerve root and causing low back and/or leg pain (sciatica). This interactive interactive video provides a clear picture of the injection process and effects.

Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

mlepore — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:13 -0700

Additional Injections Info:

Cervical Epidural Injections

Cervical Injection Video

Sciatica Interactive Video

mlepore — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:09:55 -0700

Sciatica describes symptoms that travel from the low back and produce leg pain. This interactive video provides information about sciatica symptoms and treatment. Additional information is available at our sciatica health center or read our sciatica overview.

Sciatica Interactive Video

mlepore — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:09:51 -0700

Additional Sciatica Info:

Sciatica: An Overview

Sciatica Causes

Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

mlepore — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:04:11 -0700

Sciatica Interactive Video

mlepore — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:32:55 -0700

Thoracic Spinal Stenosis Video

mlepore — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:42:28 -0700

Not as common as lumbar stenosis in the lower back or cervical stenosis in the neck, thoracic spinal stenosis is a rare degenerative condition in which the spinal canal in the upper/middle back is narrowed. Learn more about this type of spinal stenosis, including its symptoms, causes and treatment options, in the following thoracic spinal stenosis video.

Cervical Spinal Stenosis Video

mlepore — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:42:23 -0700

Cervical stenosis refers to when the spinal cord or spinal nerves in the neck are compressed. If there is spinal cord dysfunction with this type of spinal stenosis, symptoms can include pain, weakness and numbness in the shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet, troubles with coordination and balance, and other difficulties as described in the following cervical spinal stenosis video.

Cervical Herniated Disc Video

mlepore — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:30:53 -0700

A cervical herniated disc occurs when the soft, inner core of a disc extrudes through its outer core, presses on or "pinches" a cervical nerve, and causes pain to radiate along the nerve pathway and into the arm, as explained in this cervical herniated disc video.

What is Neuralgia?

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:19:43 -0700

Neuralgia is a painful condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system. Neuralgia may result in acute pain in a specific area of the body. This pain can range from a steady burning to a pricking or electric shock sensation. Pain Management treatments range from pain relief medications to antidepressants and anticonvulsants to even electrode therapy. Peripheral Neuralgia is often extremely difficult to treat.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:17:16 -0700

Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by injury or damage to the fascia. The syndrome causes chronic pain in muscles throughout the body especially in the neck and jaw.

Coccydynia

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:15:30 -0700

Coccydynia or tail bone pain is an inflammation of the tip of the tail bone called the coccyx. Coccydynia may lead to pain and tenderness between the buttocks. Learn more about this condition in the following video.

Trigger Point Injections

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:13:10 -0700

A trigger point injection is an outpatient procedure designed to reduce or relieve the back pain caused by trigger points. These small knots can form in muscles or in the fascia tissue leading to myofascial pain.

Myelography-Myelogram

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:10:52 -0700

Myelography (Myelogram) is a diagnostic examination of the spine. A special x-ray sensitive contrast dye is injected to illuminate the spine, allowing identification of problems within the spine, spinal cord, and nerve roots.

Costovertebral Block

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:08:51 -0700

A costovertebral block is an outpatient injection procedure designed to alleviate upper back pain caused by damage to one or more of the costovertebral joints.

Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:06:43 -0700

Cervical epidural steroid injections relieve neck pain, shoulder pain, and arm pain caused by a pinched nerve or nerves in the cervical spine. It can be used to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy.

Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:04:50 -0700

A cervical selective nerve block is an injection designed to help relieve neck pain, shoulder pain, and/or arm pain caused by a pinched nerve or nerves in the cervical spine.

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:47:04 -0700

This minimally invasive procedure, also known as a Radio Frequency (RF), reduces or eliminates the pain of damaged facet joints by disrupting the medial branch nerves that carry the pain signals.

All Videos

Ben Parr — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:52:13 -0700

Is Spinal Stenosis Causing My Leg Pain?

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:34:24 -0700

Dr. Stephen Hochschuler speaks about spinal stenosis. He explains the spinal canal structure, how one can get stenosis of the spine, and spondylolisthesis. Lastly Dr. Hochschuler goes over stenosis treatment options, including medications, epidural steroid injections, and spinal stenosis surgery.

Depression and Chronic Pain - Treatment, Symptoms, and Causes

Ben Parr — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:21:01 -0700

Dr. Andrew Block discusses the connection between depression and chronic pain, symptoms and warning signs of depression, and the types of treatments available for depression in relation to chronic pain. Dr. Block also goes over therapies, physical therapy, and the Texas Back Institute chronic pain program.

X-STOP Interactive Video

Greg — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:29:09 -0700

The X-STOP is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to relieve symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. This interactive video gives you a surgeon's view of the X-stop procedure for lumbar stenosis.

Back Surgery: How Spinal Fusion Stops Back Pain

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:50:49 -0800

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure which helps fuse together bone segments in the spine which may be causing back pain. This interactive video provides information on spinal fusion's effects on back pain

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Quitting Smoking: A Must for People with Back Pain

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:47:01 -0800

Smoking is not only linked to conditions such as lung cancer, but can increase a patient's back or chronic pain or can slow the healing process for those who have undergone surgery. This interactive video provides an overview of smoking's effects on back pain.

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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Treatment of Painful Spine Fractures

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:43:45 -0800

Dr. Jeffrey Spivak discusses sudden onset of acute or severe back pain and when you should be concerned that the new pain is related to or caused by a spinal fracture. He makes recommendations about how long to wait before seeing a doctor, and what kinds of tests should be performed once you do go to your physician. In the second video, he discusses treatment options once you have been diagnosed with a spinal fracture.

Treatment for Back Pain Flare-Up

spine-health — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:02:40 -0800

Dr. Andrew Cole discusses his experience with treatments for low back pain, including proper methods for controlling inflammation, strength training, fitness, and cold and heat therapy, and medications.

Vertebroplasty Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:45 -0800

Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to stabilize a spinal fracture and stop the pain caused by the fracture. The procedure is performed through a small puncture in the patient’s skin. This video provides step-by-step information on the vertebroplasty procedure.

Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:45 -0800

A lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy (or radiofrequency rhizotomy) is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces or eliminates the pain from damaged facet or sacroiliac joints by disrupting the medical branch nerves that carry pain signals. This interactive video provides a clear picture of a lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy.

Laminaplasty Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

Laminaplasty is a surgical procedure that treats a painfully restricted spinal canal by creating more space for the spinal cord and nerve roots, immediately relieving pressure.

Lumbar Corpectomy Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

A lumbar corpectomy is performed to relive pain caused when diseased or damaged bone blocks and pinches the spinal cord. It can also be performed to correct spinal deformities. This video provides an overview of a lumbar corpectomy.

Laminectomy Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

A lumbar micro endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure performed through a tubular device and designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots. This video provides an overview of the lumbar micro endoscopic discectomy.

Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:43 -0800

This interactive video gives a clear picture of a spinal cord stimulator implant.

Kyphoplasty: Osteoporosis Fracture Treatment

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:43 -0800

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for treating vertebral fractures resulting from osteoporosis. This interactive video takes you step by step through kyphoplasty spine surgery.

IDET Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:43 -0800

IDET is a minimally invasive outpatient back surgery to treat patients with chronic pain. This interactive video walks you through the steps involved in an IDET back surgery.

Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:42 -0800

Cervical posterior foraminotomy is a surgery performed to remove bone and/or portions of a diseased or herniated disc to relieve neck and arm pain. This interactive video gives a clear picture of a cervical posterior foraminotomy.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:42 -0800

An anterior cervical discectomy is an anterior approach to removing a cervical herniated disc in order to relieve spinal cord or root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, and numbness. This interactive video provides an overview of anterior cervical discectomy.

Cervical Radiculopathy Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:42 -0800

Cervical radiculopathy (cervical disc herniation) causes neck pain by compressing the cervical nerve roots. This interactive video provides a clear picture of cervical radiculopathy.

Lumbar Sympathetic Block Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

A lumbar sympathetic block typically involves a series of injections to relieve leg pain (sciatica) caused by complex regional pain syndromes, usually after injury to a joint or limb. This video provides a full overview of lumbar sympathetic block injections.

Intrathecal Pump Implant Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

An intrathecal pump works to relieve chronic pain by inserting small amounts of medicine directly into the intrathecal space (area surrounding the spinal cord) to prevent pain signals from being perceived by the brain. This video gives a clear picture of an intrathecal pump implant.

Facet Joint Injections for Back Pain Relief Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

Facet joints are small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion. Facet joints can become painful due to arthritis, back injury, or mechanical stress. A facet joint injection delivers a steroid medication which anesthetizes the joints and blocks the pain. This interactive video gives a clear picture of a facet joint injection.

Medial Branch Block Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

Medial branch nerves are small nerves that feed out from the facet joints in the spine, and therefore carry pain signals from those joints. A medial branch nerve block temporarily interrupts the pain signal being carried from a specific facet joint. This video gives a clear picture of a medial branch block.

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

An anterior cervical corpectomy is a procedure performed when cervical disease encompasses more than just the disc space, such as multi-level cervical stenosis or spinal cord compression caused by bone spur growth. It involves the removal of the vertebral body as well as the disc spaces at either end, to completely decompress the cervical canal.

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a procedure that fuses the anterior and posterior columns of the spine through a posterior approach. A bone graft and interbody spacer stabilize the anterior portion while the posterior is locked in place with pedicle screws, rods and bone graft. This video provides an overview of TLIF surgery.

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

A cervical epidural steroid injection delivers steroids into the epidural space surrounding spinal nerve roots to help alleviate pain in the upper spine/neck caused by irritated nerves. This video provides and overview on cervical epidural steroid injections.

Spine Fusion Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally-invasive procedure used to treat leg or back pain generally caused by degenerative disc disease. The procedure is performed through the patient’s side, avoiding the major muscles of the back. This video gives a clear picture of XLIF surgery.

Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a procedure performed by approaching the spine through the low back. It involves the insertion of a bone graft into the disc space to help the vertebrae to fuse together. This video provides an overview of PLIF surgery.

Discography Video: Non-Surgical Back Pain Diagnostic Procedure

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Discography (also called a discogram) is a diagnostic procedure used to determine if one or more discs are the cause of back pain. The procedure involves pressurizing discs by injecting them with a sterile liquid to induce pain in the affected discs. This video provides complete information and diagrams on discography.

Interbody Spine Fusion Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Interbody spine fusion is designed to be a less invasive way of obtaining a spinal fusion. It uses two threaded titanium cylinders to hold the vertebrae in proper position while the spine fusion occurs. This video gives a clear picture of how an interbody spine fusion surgery works.

Total Disc Replacement Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Total or artificial disc replacement is a procedure that aims to maintain the intervertebral disc height while restoring the physiologic motion a person would have with a healthy disc. This video provides step-by-step information on total disc replacement.

ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:39 -0800

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is a procedure performed by approaching the spine through the abdomen. It involves the insertion of a bone graft into the disc space to help the vertebrae to fuse together. This video provides a step-by-step overview of ALIF surgery.

Spinal Infection Video