Category Archives: Spinal Cord Injuries

Treating Discogenic Back Pain

By Ingrid | Published: January 4, 2012

What is often referred to as low back pain is diagnosed as discogenic pain located in the back. The diagnosis is reached when symptoms indicate chronic back pain in the lower back and damage to the lumbar discs that can be categorized as degenerative. The discogenic back pain is caused by a damaged disc that will not return to its healthy state which is why it is also classified as degenerative which means that the damage will progressively get worse or degenerate. The pain from discogenic back disorder is very severe. Many treatment plans have been devised but the non surgical attempts while helping some patients of degenerative low back pain does not help all patients with the torn disc problem. There is a permanent treatment of degenerative low back pain that involves surgical methods and is called lumbar fusion surgery. There is another treatment besides the chiropractic treatment options or the surgical lumbar fusion surgery. A new treatment option for chronic severe discogenic back pain is called Disc Regenerative Therapy.

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Laser Spine Surgery

By gina | Published: November 18, 2011

Laser spine surgery may be a great option for many people that suffer from back pain. Spinal stenosis could have worse effects when there are bone spurs. And soft tissue that is inside the spinal column can be difficult for a surgeon to reach. Laser surgery is less invasive than traditional surgery with a scalpel. Tiny incisions allow the instruments to enter the body. Endoscopy enables a surgeon to make an examination inside a hollow organ without opening the organ. That can reduce the risks for the patients. The surgeon can peek inside by using an endoscope that is placed in the organ. The entire area for the surgery is not fully exposed.

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Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury

By gina | Published: November 3, 2011

A spinal cord injury can be very painful and life threatening. These types of injuries that involve the lower back are ongoing and need immediate treatment and care if the patient is to have a relatively normal life.

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Spinal Cord Injury Pain Management

By gina | Published: October 14, 2011

You may wonder what pain is and why you are feeling it. Some people think pain is all bad but to some extent, pain can be a signal of something good. However, it is usually a sign that there is something wrong especially after incurred an accident. Getting your spinal cord injured can really cause you a lot of pain. Most of the time, the pain you feel does not only evolve from the spinal cord area but as well as other areas near the injured part of your body. It can result to extreme pain from a total paralysis condition or an incomplete one. For people under this condition, thorough treatment administered with proper care should be done.

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Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries

By gina | Published: October 14, 2011

A spinal cord injury is the result from having incurred an accident. Often times these accidents happen from rigorous sport activities like basketball, football and other sports that require fast body movement. There are different types of spinal cord injury conditions where specific treatments are to be administered. Neuropathic pain is the most common condition that can result from a spinal cord injury.

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Common Spinal Cord Injuries

By gina | Published: October 3, 2011

Accidents are often common cause for spinal injuries. Most people who have met a serious accident can have their spines dislocated. This can lead to paralysis or even death if not treated immediately. A spinal injury is caused by a trauma instead of a disease. If an area connecting to the spine is badly injured, this can cause a person to get paralyzed if left untreated. That is why a spinal cord injury needs to be administered immediate treatment hence more damage can occur. A severe neck injury can cause you a broken spine that can either be treated by undergoing therapy or can no longer be treated at all.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Paralysis

By gina | Published: September 22, 2011

Spinal cord injuries are among the worst and most devastating injuries that a person can suffer from. When getting a spinal cord injury people often lose their ability to function normally. This can include being unable to hold items, move arms, move legs and an overall loss of feeling in the body. The effects of a spinal cord injury are devastating and so it is of great importance to prevent this type of injury if possible. There are many ways to deal with spinal cord injuries and manage the effects such as getting surgery, rehabilitation and counseling. These forms of treatment will help people with this injury manage and eventually overcome the initial effects.

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Neck and Spinal Injuries

By gina | Published: September 19, 2011

Neck and spinal injuries can cause serious damage to a person’s body which can lead to getting
paralyzed or even death. These kinds of injuries occur during unwanted accidents where the spine is
severely damaged.

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Spinal Cord Injuries in Children

By gina | Published: September 19, 2011

There are steps that parents can take to deal with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) in children. However, the best way to do this is to learn as much as you possibly can about spinal cord injuries in children. The spinal cord is a string of nerve tissue that transports information from the brain to other parts of the body. Most spinal cord injuries happen when there is a partial tear or a complete tear of the cord. Keep in mind as you are reading that a complete tear is called a transaction and a partial tear is called a contusion. These questions will be considered: What are the causes of SCI? How is it treated? What can be done to prevent SCI?

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How to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

By gina | Published: September 15, 2011

Few injuries in life are as devastating and traumatic then spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries have devastating effects such as losing feeling in the legs, arms torso and also the loss of ability to walk, stand and run. When getting a spinal cord injury a person’s life will likely be drastically changed and therefore they will need to make significant adjustments. For those that suffer spinal cord injuries there are numerous treatments available and ways to overcome the effects of spinal cord injuries. These treatments include medication, surgery, stabilization, physical therapy, and counseling. With these treatment options people with spinal cord injuries will be able to deal with this more effectively.

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