Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) - Overview This chronic disorder causes sudden bursts of intense, shooting pain in the face. These attacks are linked to a problem with the trigeminal nerve. This nerve begins as a thick root at the base of the brain.Then, it splits into three branches that extend [...]

Spondylosis - Overview This is a form of spine degeneration that happens to most people as they get older. It can affect any level of your spine from your neck to your lower back. And it can lead to pain and other issues. Let's take a moment to learn [...]

Spinal Stenosis - Overview Your spinal nerves travel through your spinal canal and exit through openings we call "foramen." If any of these spaces are too narrow, your nerves become compressed. We say you have "spinal stenosis." It's a problem that most often happens in the neck and lower [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Spine - Overview Your sacroiliac joints (we call them the "SI" joints) are the places where your hips meet your spine.These joints don't have a lot of flexibility, but they do move slightly as you move your body. And if SI joints become damaged or diseased, [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Spine - Overview If you have back or neck pain that doesn't go away, you may have osteoarthritis of the spine.Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. For many of us, it develops slowly as we age. And it can keep you from being as [...]

Occipital Neuralgia (Arnold's Neuralgia) - Overview This condition is a distinct type of headache caused by irritation or injury of the occipital nerves. These nerves travel from the base of the skull through the scalp. This condition can result in severe pain and muscle spasms. Causes Occipital neuralgia can [...]

Herniated Disc - Overview Between the vertebrae of your spine are soft discs.They let your spine twist and bend. They absorb shocks. But if damaged, the disc's soft center can push through the disc wall. That's a herniated disc. This bulge presses against nerves in your spine. Causes A [...]

Facet Joint Syndrome - Overview This is a problem with the facet joints of the spine. These are the joints where one vertebra connects to another. They support your spine, while allowing it to bend and twist. With this syndrome, these joints become stiff and painful. Anatomy Let's take [...]

Discogenic Pain - Overview This pain comes from one of your spinal discs. Those are the soft cushions that allow the bones of your spine to flex and twist. Discogenic pain is a common reason for chronic lower back pain. Causes What causes discogenic pain? We think it's linked [...]

Degenerative Disc Disease - Overview This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to the back. Disc Wall [...]

Compression Fractures of the Spine - Overview This is a collapse of vertebral bone. It can affect one or more vertebrae. Compression fractures typically develop in your mid or lower back. This can change the shape of your spine. Causes Most compression fractures develop because of osteoporosis. This is [...]

Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome -OverviewThis is a problem with the facet joints of the cervical spine. They are the joints found where one vertebra connects to another. Facet joints support your spine, while allowing it to bend and twist. With this syndrome, these joints become stiff and painful in [...]

Vertebroplasty - Overview This minimally-invasive procedure is an injection of bone cement into a vertebra. It stabilizes a compression fracture of the spine. One or more vertebrae may need to be treated. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, you lie face down.You may be given medicine to make [...]

Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection (Fluoroscopic Method) - Overview This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your thoracic spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem that presses on a nerve, it may help you. Preparation To [...]

Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection performed to relieve pain in the upper back. Preparation The patient sits or lies down to expose the back. The back is cleaned and sterilized, and a local anesthetic is administered to numb the tissue of the [...]

Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB) in the Lumbar Spine - Overview This injection targets a painful nerve in your lumbar spine. It helps your doctor find which nerve is hurt by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem. It may give you pain relief. Preparation To begin, [...]

TransLoc 3D™ SI JOINT FUSION SYSTEM - TransLoc 3D™ is the next evolution in fixating the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Incorporating CornerLoc’s patented and proven CornerLocing technology1 , together with state-of-the-art 3D printed titanium macro and microporosity in the new ultra-porous posterior titanium implant and lateral oblique compression screw, [...]

Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection - Overview This injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint. Sacroiliac Joint Located The patient lies face down. A cushion [...]

Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Thoracic Facets - Overview This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your upper back. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy. Preparation To begin, you lie on your stomach. You may be given medicine to [...]

Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Lumbar Facets - Overview This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your lower back. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy. Preparation To begin, you lie on your stomach. You may be given medicine to [...]

Medial Branch Block (Cervical) - OverviewThis is an injection of numbing medicine that bathes the medial branch nerves. These nerves are attached to the facet joints of the spine. Disease or injury of these joints can cause pain in the medial branch nerves. This pain may travel through the [...]

Medial Branch Block - Overview This is an injection of numbing medicine. It bathes the medial branch nerves, which attach to the facet joints of your spine. These nerves hurt when facet joints are injured or diseased. The injection helps find the source of your pain. And it may [...]

Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of asteroid-anesthetic medication. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. This procedure is performed to relieve pain in the lower back and pain that radiates from the back to the legs. The [...]

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection (Without Contrast) - OverviewThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.FluoroscopeThe patient lays face down. A cushion under the stomach area provides comfort and flexes the back.In this [...]

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection - OverviewThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.Patient PositioningThe patient lies face down. A cushion under the stomach area provides comfort and flexes the back.In this position, [...]

Kyphoplasty (Balloon Vertebroplasty) - OverviewThis minimally-invasive procedure repairs a vertebral compression fracture. It helps restore the spine's natural shape. Some patients experience rapid pain relief after the procedure.PreparationBefore the procedure, you are anesthetized. The physician guides a needle through the skin of your back and into your fractured vertebra. [...]

Greater Occipital Nerve Block - Overview This injection treats one or both greater occipital nerves. These nerves branch out from the spine in your neck. They supply feeling to your scalp at the top of your head and over your ears. A greater occipital nerve block manages pain and [...]

Facet Joint Injections (Cervical) - Overview These injections help your doctor find or treat pain in the facet joints of your neck. Facet joints are found on both sides of your spine. Your vertebrae connect at these joints. Preparation To begin, your skin is numbed. With the help of [...]

Facet Joint Injections - Overview The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed. A facet joint injection may help diagnose the source of a patient's pain. It can also relieve pain and inflammation. Skin Numbed In preparation for [...]

Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) in the Cervical Spine - Overview This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your cervical spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem that's pressing on a nerve, it may help you. Preparation [...]

Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection - This injection procedure is performed to relieve neck, shoulder and arm pain related to compression of a nerve root in the cervical spine. Conditions such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis can compress nerves, causing inflammation and pain. The medication injected helps decrease [...]

Discography (Thoracic) - Overview This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back. To see how it works,let's watch a discography done in the thoracic spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you are [...]

Discography (Lumbar) - Overview This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back. To see how it works, let's watch a discography done in the lumbar spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you [...]

Discography (Cervical) - Overview This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your neck. To see how it works, let's watch a discography done in the cervical spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you [...]

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy - Overview This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy. Preparation To begin, you lie on your stomach. You may be given medicine to relax you. We [...]

Celiac Plexus Block (Percutaneous Approach)- Overview This procedure temporarily disrupts the nerves of the celiac plexus. These nerves branch away from your spine. They connect to the organs in your abdomen. Pain signals caused by conditions such as pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer travel through these nerves on the way [...]

Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of asteroid-anesthetic medication through an opening in the sacrum. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. The injection takes only a few minutes to complete. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, the patient [...]

Stellate Ganglion Block - Overview A stellate ganglion nerve block is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your neck. This helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to the nerves. Treatment may require a series of injections. About the Stellate Ganglion Nerves The stellate [...]

PRP Therapy - Overview Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing. Can it Help Me? PRP may help if you have: meniscus tears in your knee. Rotator cuff tears in your [...]

Lumbar Sympathetic Block - Overview This procedure is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your lower back. It helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to these nerves. Usually, a series of injections is needed to treat a problem. About the Sympathetic Nerves The [...]

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS): A Guide to the Trial and Permanent Procedure What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)? Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is an advanced treatment that uses low-voltage electrical impulses to alleviate chronic pain in the back, arms, and legs. By delivering these pulses directly to the [...]

Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB) in the Cervical Spine - Overview This injection targets a painful nerve in your cervical spine. It helps your doctor find which nerve is pressed on by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem. It may give you pain relief. Preparation To [...]

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection: Relief for Neck and Arm Pain A Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection (CESI) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms. If you are suffering from a pinched nerve or inflammation in the cervical spine, this treatment [...]