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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, and physical therapy.

Osteoporosis Videos

Carolyn — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:10:39 -0700

Osteoporosis, a treatable and largely preventable disease, is defined as thinning of bones, or loss of bone mass, that causes them to become porous and brittle. The fragility caused by osteoporosis is often to blame for compression fractures of the spine, especially in post-menopausal women.

In general, osteoporosis affects women more often than men, is associated with aging, and progresses more rapidly after menopause.

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.

Spinal Stenosis Videos

Carolyn — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:30:49 -0700

Curious about how Spinal Stenosis affects the body and about treatment options? Then view Spine-Health's interactive videos and learn about everything from the spinal canal to osteoarthritis and its relationship with Spinal Stenosis.

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.

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

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Video

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

Degenerative Disc Disease Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:45 -0800

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.

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.

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.

Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain and Leg Pain Video

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Spinal Stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. Lastly Dr. Hochschuler goes over treatment options, including medications, epidural steroid injections, and spinal surgery.

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.

Kyphosis Video: What is Kyphosis?

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Kyphosis, or “dowager’s hump,” is an unnatural curving of the upper back that creates a hunchback appearance in the posture, often associated with osteoporosis. This interactive video explains what kyphosis is, and how it affects spinal anatomy.

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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. This interactive video provides an overview of the laminaplasty procedure for cervical spinal stenosis.

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. This interactive video provides a step-by-step overview of a laminectomy.
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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF) 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.
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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.
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Lumbar Herniated Disc Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

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 cause lower back and sciatica pain. This interactive video allows you to see what a typical lumbar herniated disc looks like.
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Lumbar Micro Endoscopic Discectomy 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Metastatic Cancer Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

Oftentimes, spinal tumors metastasize, or spread, from cancer in another area of the body. These tumors usually cause significant pain and are accompanied by other signs of serious illness. This interactive video draws a clear picture of metastatic cancer and its effect on the body.
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Microdiscectomy: Lumbar Microdecompression Spine Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

A microdiscectomy is typically performed in response to a lumbar herniated disc. The surgery consists of removing small portions of bone and/or disc material to relieve neural impingement. This video gives a clear picture of how a microdiscectomy can help to alleviate pain caused by a herniated disc.
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Osteoarthritis of the Spine Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Osteoarthritis (also called facet joint osteoarthritis or spinal arthritis) occurs when the cartilage that line the facet joints in the spine deteriorate, allowing the bones to rub directly against each other. This video provides information on facet joint disorders, bone spurs, and osteoarthritis anatomy, causes, and treatment options.
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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.
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Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF) 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.
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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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RACZ Caudal Neurolysis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

RACZ Caudal Neurolysis is a non-surgical injection treatment for managing low back and leg pain oftentimes caused by scarring from a previous back surgery. This interactive video gives a clear picture of RACZ Caudal Neurolysis.
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Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

The sacroiliac joint is where the spine and the hip bone meet. A steroid injection is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint (sacroiliac joint dysfunction). This video goes through the anatomy and procedure of a sacroiliac joint steroid injection.
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Sciatica Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

This interactive video provides information about sciatica symptoms and treatment. Additional information is available at our sciatica health center or read our sciatica overview.
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Scoliosis Video: What is Scoliosis?

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

Scoliosis describes an abnormal, side to side curvature of the spine. This video provides an overview of how scoliosis affects the spine and the body.
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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.
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Spinal Infection Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

A spinal infection, otherwise known as vertebral osteomyelitis, refers to the infection of the vertebral body in the spine. It is a fairly rare source of back pain, however is more likely after any urologic procedure. This video provides information about spinal infection causes, effects, and anatomy.
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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

Spinal stenosis is a condition that typically occurs as a person gets older. Facet joints in the spine can enlarge and place pressure on the spinal nerve roots, causing back and leg pain during certain activities. This video provides an overview of spinal stenosis symptoms, diagnosis, and its effect on the body.
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Spine Anatomy Interactive Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

These illustrations of spinal anatomy give a clear picture of the components of the spine to help you better understand various sources of back pain and back problems.
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Spine Fusion Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:40 -0800
This interactive video gives a clear picture of how a spine 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.
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Spondylolisthesis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:48 -0800

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a defect in a part of the spine causes vertebra to slip to one side of the body. This video explains the common symptoms, causes and treatment options for patients with both degenerative spondylolisthesis and isthmic spondylolisthesis.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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