Lumbar Disc Herniation


Spine & Neck Care Process

  • Detailed History and Physical
  • Full Diagnostic and Imaging Work-up (Available Studies)
    • XRay
    • MRI/MRA
    • CT/CTAScans
    • Bone Density Testing
    • EMG/Nerve Conduction Testing
    • Bone Scan
    • Laboratory work
    • Diagnostic Spinal Blocks (Facet/Nerve Blocks and Epidural Injections)
    • Discogram
    • Myelogram
  • Educating the Patient
    • Thorough explanation of findings including all imaging and use of our spine models
  • Exploration of Treatment Options
    • Medication
    • Nutrition
    • Physical/Occupational Therapy
    • Therapeutic Spinal Injections
    • RF Neurotomy
    • Percutaneous Decompression (Nucleoplasty)
    • Spinal Stimulators
    • Acupuncture
    • Chiropractic Care
    • Therapeutic Massage
    • Psychiatric/Psychology care
    • Surgical Intervention (including microsurgery)
  • Specific and Individualized Treatment Recommendations
  • Appropriate Referrals to Excellent Consulting Physicians
  • Communication with Other Treating Physicians
    • Neck and arm pain
    • Low back and leg pain
    • Thoracic pain
    • Scoliosis and Kyphosis
    • All traumatic and degenerative spine conditions
    • Second opinion for failed prior surgeries
    • Auto accidents and worker's compensation injuries