Understanding Gabapentin: How It Temporarily Blocks Pain
Developed initially as an anti-convulsant, gabapentin has found a crucial role in managing various types of neuropathic pain. In this post, I’ll explain how this drug works to block pain signals temporarily. The Science Behind Gabapentin To understand how gabapentin blocks pain, we must delve into our nervous system’s intricate workings. Gabapentin’s effectiveness lies in […]
Stem Cell Treatments: Are They Worth It?
As a healthcare provider who is solely focused on providing the best treatments for my patients, I am always learning about new treatments for pain relief. Though I specialize in conservative spine care (no addictive opioids, risky epidural injections, or invasive spine surgeries), I am open to learning about the subsequent best treatment. Stem cells […]
Injections: Cortisone vs Epidural
As a spine specialist focused on non-surgical and non-invasive procedures, I don’t prescribe injections in my office. Thus far in my career, I’ve consulted with over one thousand patients. Each person comes to me with a unique case, which includes pain, dysfunction, and immobility. With every case, I have to understand where a patient has […]
Spine Surgery Procedures: What Are They? How Much Do They Cost?
Suppose you have a herniated disc and have been told that surgery is your only option. In that case, it’s crucial to understand the various surgical procedures for treating herniated discs, their costs, and both short-term and long-term effects. I have colleagues from many of the significant surgical groups here in Indianapolis. Our conversations usually […]
Understanding Inflammation in a Disc Herniation
As a conservative spine care doctor, I often encounter patients with both lumbar and cervical disc herniations. These patients usually have an MRI, which is how they find out they have a disc herniation. Currently, the standard of care for a disc herniation is a trial of physical therapy, which lasts 6-8 weeks. In many […]
Pros and Cons of Back Surgery
Spine surgery is, from what my patients tell me, two of the most feared words in their vocabulary. So many patients have dealt with debilitating spine issues for years and are desperate for any relief. Often, the patients who come to my clinic have already been to the chiropractor, physical therapist, and massage therapist. They’ve […]
Can Herniated Discs Heal?
Herniated discs can cause debilitating pain and significantly impact quality of life. While traditional treatments often involve addictive opioids, risky epidural injections, or invasive surgeries, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy using the DRX-9000 offers a safer and more effective alternative[1][2]. How the DRX-9000 Works The DRX-9000 True Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression System is designed to provide pain […]
Peripheral Neuropathy: A Difficult Diagnosis
As a specialist in conservative treatment of spine pain, I often encounter patients struggling with peripheral neuropathy. There are a couple of causes of peripheral neuropathy. Frequently, it can be correlated with uncontrolled diabetes. Evidence in medical research shows that spinal pathology can have the sequela of peripheral neuropathy. Though the mechanism of action is […]
Understanding the Impact of Craniocervical Junction Misalignment on Spinal Health
The upper cervical spine, consisting of the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), plays a pivotal role in supporting the head and enabling a wide range of head movements. The underlying nerves and blood vessels provide nutrition to the spine, including ligaments, muscles, and intervertebral discs. A misalignment at the craniocervical junction (CCJ) can negatively […]
Traction vs Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Do you have a bulging or herniated disc? Do you have sciatica? Do you have numbness, burning, or tingling going down your arm and into your hands? Have you been told you have a slipped disc or pinched nerve? If you or someone you know answered yes to any of these questions, this article is […]
