Many things can cause a pinched nerve. Whether it’s facet disease and bone spurs, disc bulges or herniations, or thickened ligaments due to arthritis, the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute can treat the source with a tiny laser through a 7 or 15 mm incision to free the nerve and rid you of your pain. And [...]
Back pain can be caused by so many things, this is why when you have back pain that is lasting more than a week you should always see a doctor. To correctly diagnosis back pain your doctor will perform a physical examination and they may also review your medical history to see if there is [...]
Chances are very high that all of us will experience some form of back pain in our lives. Back pain is often something can will decrease on its own, but there are ways to be prepared at the first sign of back pain in order to make sure you are not further injuring yourself.
Evaluate your [...]
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An annular disc tear occurs when the substance of the annulus fibrosus (circled in red above) rips and allows that highly pressurized nucleus pulposus to escape outward toward the periphery of the disc. When the tear reaches the outer layer of the annulus the resulting contact between the nerves and nucleus pulposus can cause [...]
Here on the Minimally Invasive Procedures blog, we aren’t looking to become the most visited back pain blog on the internet. We’re interested in giving direct answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the spine and all its complexities. According to our blog statistics there are three blog posts that stand out [...]
In response to yesterday’s blog post about the difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc we now want to address how we approach the correction of a bulging disc and a herniated disc.
Bulging disc symptoms depend on the location. Some patients may experience symptoms of pain and discomfort in the legs and feet, [...]
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Understanding the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc is really quite simple. To keep the medical language to a minimum, we’ll use basic vocabulary to explain the difference.
There are two different types of disc disorders, contained and non-contained. A bulging disc is a contained disc disorder. That means when the pressure within [...]
Here at The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute we find many couples that are struggling to understand the reason why their loved one is in pain. When chronic pain enters one’s life, relationships can be strained when a person feels a lack of support. Chronic pain can have a toxic effect on relationships, especially if one [...]
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What is Pain Mapping?
Pain mapping is a technique used to locate the source of the patient’s pain.
What is the Purpose of Pain Mapping?
The purpose of pain mapping is important so that our doctors can treat only the specific area in the least invasive way possible.
Why is Pain Mapping an Advancement from other Techniques?
Early methods of [...]
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Unfortunately, exciting medical advancements often lead to misconceptions, which is exactly what is happening in the minimally invasive industry right now. Many doctors are claiming to perform minimally invasive surgery, and are getting away with it because of the incision size, but the equipment, or retractor they are using expands once inside your spine, causing [...]
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