Spine & Neck:

• 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