Discography for Back Pain (PART 1)
Spine Center of Texas will be discussing everything you need to know about Discography in a two-part blog post: What is discography? Discography, discogram, or disc stimulation is a diagnostic procedure that is used to identify painful spinal discs. Since it is diagnostic in nature, discography can only help the doctor pinpoint which spine disc […]
Radio Frequency Ablation for Back Pain (PART 2)
Spine Center of Texas continues the discussion about Radio Frequency Ablation in this second installment of our two-part blog post: Just like any other injection, radio frequency (RF) ablation may cause a bit of discomfort for some patients. Sedation is not required, but some patients are given mild intravenous sedation during the procedure. RF does […]
Radio Frequency Ablation for Back Pain (PART 1)
Spine Center of Texas will be discussing everything you need you know about Radio Frequency Ablation treatment in a two-part blog post: Radio frequency is a procedure which uses heat energy to target nerves that cause pain. A special generator are used to produce radio frequency or electromagnetic waves, which in turn produce heat. This […]
Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 3)
Here is the last installment of our epidural steroid injections FAQ series, brought to you by Spine Center of Texas. We’ll be listing potential complications you may encounter to help you make a more informed decision: Bleeding – Bleeding is typical of any needle procedure. Bleeding complications are extremely rare. However, make sure to tell […]
Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 2)
Spine Center of Texas will be continuing to answer the most common questions we receive about epidural steroid injection: What will happen after the procedure? You may notice that the pain is significantly reduced within the next 3-5 days. If you’re diabetic, make sure to check your blood sugar levels for the first few days […]
Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 1)
Spine Center of Texas will be answering the most common questions we hear about epidural steroid injection. What exactly is an epidural steroid injection? Epidural steroid injection or ESI is a minimally-invasive treatment which involves injecting a steroid medication into the spine’s epidural space. The epidural space is the part of the spine where inflamed […]
Stellate Ganglion Blocks FAQ
Spine Center of Texas answers the most common questions about stellate ganglion blocks: What exactly is a stellate ganglion block? Stellate ganglion block or sympathetic block is a local anaesthetic injection in the front of the neck. It relieves pain in the head, neck, chest, or arm due to reflex sympathetic dystrophy (sympathetically maintained pain) […]
5 Easy Neck Pain Treatment Tips
Spine Center of Texas believes that our patients have the right to be part of the team. We let them actively participate in treatment planning. This is the main reason why we promote patient education through our blog. If you’re currently suffering from neck pain, this is one post you won’t want to miss: There […]
Eliminating Back Pain Without Dangerous Medications
Back pain is considered one of the most common health problems in the US. According to recent statistics, there are about 22 million Americans who go to chiropractors every year. 7.7 million of these people are looking for a way to relieve their back pain. These staggering numbers do not yet reflect those who chose […]
Back Pain Alternative Treatments
When a patient comes to us with back pain, they may worry that surgery will be the only answer to their problem. However, we prefer to delay surgery as long as possible. This is because there are many less invasive treatments that are available that may prove to be a better option. Fortunately, medicine has […]
How Yoga Benefits Your Back
Are you suffering from back pain? Here are reasons why you might want to look into yoga: Yoga strengthens your back – yoga targets specific muscle groups and strengthens them. Doing yoga shouldn’t be uncomfortable, but it does require concentration and specific use of muscles. The longer you maintain positions and incorporate various movements, the […]
Maintaining a Healthy Neck and Back at Work
Being glued at your desk the whole day seem like a very easy task, but if you do this daily for multiple hours, you’re actually doing your body a disadvantage. People who have desk jobs are the ones who usually suffer from back and neck soreness due to their sedentary jobs. If you have a […]
