A Quick Look At Facet Syndrome

Posted on September 8, 2010 by cdi

Back pain is a very common medical complaint. Facet syndrome is frequently a cause of such pain, particularly in people over 50 years old. It is a chronic disease that is also called facet disease or facet joint syndrome. We are going to take a look at the symptoms and root cause of this disease.

The facet joints are part of the vertebrae, two joints per vertebra. They provide linkage between the vertebrae to allow the back to do some bending and twisting. Normally the facets are cushioned by cartilage. If injury or overuse compromises this cartilage, then movement may cause the bones to rub against each other without cushioning. This causes pain. Another related problem is that the spine may not be properly aligned. A common cause for this is bad posture. When this happens, movement causes excessive stress on the facet joints, which also causes pain.

Facet problems are typically located either in the neck or in the lower back. Lower back facet problems cause pain in the lower back, the buttocks, or the back of the thighs. They can also make some movements such as rising out of a chair difficult. Neck problems can cause neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and problems moving the head. Both forms can cause general stiffness.

Since other conditions such as injuries can cause symptoms similar to facet syndrome, they must be eliminated as part of the diagnostic process. X rays or MRI scans will usually find other possible causes for the symptoms. If these are negative, a facet joint block may be performed. This applies a temporary anaesthetic to the appropriate facet joints. If this reduces the symptoms, then we have our diagnosis.

Treatment usually begins with exercise and physical therapy. Posture correction may also be indicated. These will often eliminate or reduce the symptoms. If the symptoms are still a problem after this, radiofrequency rhizotomy may be used. This is a form of surgery that uses a local application of electricity to kill the nerves in the facet joints that are causing problems.

These are the basic facts on facet syndrome. It is a serious condition, but it is also not difficult to treat in most cases. Surgery is available as a last resort.

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Do You Suffer From Bulging Discs?

Posted on September 1, 2010 by cdi

Have you heard the term bulging discs? Some call it a herniated disc, which refers to the same condition. It is basically a term that refers to the discs in the spine that for one reason or another become inflamed and bulges out and cause pain.

Many people have this condition and are limited in movement because any time they bend over or reach up; they are met with a lot of pain. But the problem is not always very serious and can be relieved with anti inflammatory medication.

Also, many people find relief after a visit to their chiropractor. Many people become worried or even frightened when they hear that they have a problem with their spine. They start thinking the worse case scenario. They think that they might need surgery or that they might end up paralyzed.

This is only natural, because most people know how delicate the spinal cord is. But if you have a disc problem, in many cases, all you need to do is rest your back and allow your back to heal itself.

There are many ways that you can injure your back. But a disc problem can occur simply from sitting down all day at work. You have to realize that the human body was not meant to sit down for extended periods of time. The sitting position puts extra strain and stress on the spine which can cause inflammation in the discs which leads to the bulging of the gel like material in the spine which leads to pain.

Your chiropractor can suggest stretching exercises that will help the blood circulate in the area of your spine so that the inflammation will be relieved. In fact, in many cases, if you practice the right type of exercise for your back, you might avoid bulging discs altogether.

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California Disc Institute states “There Are Better Choices Than Back Surgery!”-

Posted on August 27, 2010 by cdi

Millions of Americans across the country will experience a potentially debilitating low back or neck injury over the next 12 months. The unfortunate news is that many of those people will suffer from their injury as long as they live- due to misleading, improper and inadequate medical and chiropractic care. However, if you obtain such an injury, there is still hope! Recent advances in back and neck pain treatment have provided an option for people looking for a non-surgical,  and painless way to take care of their condition.  At the California Disc Institute (CDI) in Rancho Bernardo, Dr. Carlos Montes M.D., Dr. Dirk Kancilia-Physical Medicine Director, and a team of specialists have designed a proven program using their new medical technology and procedures , known as” MEDICAL DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURE”, to successfully treat patients and rid them of their neck and back pains, and spinal related conditions.

This new medical protocol and advancement can be held accountable for saving thousands from having to get unnecessary traditional back surgery.  Medical decompression procedure could just quite be the answer to countless cases of low back and neck pain. With the amount of people that suffer from low back injuries and pain or numbness radiating down the legs, this new treatment is guaranteed to help a lot of people get out of pain. Before traditional back or neck surgery is considered, this new type of proven treatment program, that’s available at the California Disc Institute, should seriously be considered.

Try and imagine how dramatically someone’s life would change if they found a solution to their agonizing neck and back pain.  Their life would be transformed and return to normal.

Patient M.D says; “Before my treatments I could not raise my right arm above my shoulder, could not hold it out to my side without discomfort. Could barely lift my right leg up or drive a car. I liked the fact they had a well rounded program, I think that made me get better.”

Medical decompression procedure is more effective, than therapy, chiropractic, epidurals, or medication alone and completely pain-free. Most patients describe their experience as relaxing and painless, as stretching a muscle. In fact, the treatment is so relaxing that most people fall asleep during the procedure. It can even be performed on a lunch hour since there is no down time, or anesthesia. Typically patients will have about several treatments depending on their injury. Each session of the proven customized program includes several medical procedures that when used in combination provide the patient with maximum recovery and benefit. And many health insurances companies cover the majority of treatment up to 100%.

Keep in mind that many patients experience substantial, immediate relief of their symptoms after just the  first treatments. The best part about all of this is that it is not something patients have to continue for the remainder of their lives! So, it’s not a huge commitment, in time and money but rather just about making a smart choice.

According to Dr. Dirk Kancilia, the California Disc Institute’s physical medicine director, medical decompression promotes the return of fluid, blood, water, and nutrients back into the disc. Also the muscles guarding the injured area are able to relax, reduced  inflammation and repair back to normal. When that occurs, the discs and muscle function is restored which alleviates the neck, low back and leg pain.

Patient DD- states” After completing the program that was tailored to my condition, I was 100% pain free! I would highly recommend the program they offer”.

According to Health Issues Today-Back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in America. It is estimated that at any one time over thirty million Americans are suffering from back pain. In the general work force population half of those employed will complain of back problems during the average year. Back problems are so common that at any given time you can take the average American over eighteen years old and you will find that half of them have had some problem with their backs in the last five years. The belief is that no less than sixty percent and likely as high as ninety percent of all Americans will have back pain at some time in their lives. Estimates are that these back pains cost the country fifty billion dollars yearly in missed work and medical costs since it is believed that nearly forty percent of all employee sick days are caused by back pain.

At least ninety percent of all back pain has no specific cause. There is no infection, arthritis or damage that can be traced to the pain. If this is what someone is suffering with then the pain will be gone in no more than four to six weeks without treatment. Lifting is the most common cause of back pain. At least thirty five percent of all back pain can be traced to improper lifting or lifting something that is too heavy.

The California Disc Institute’s teams of specialized doctors are working together to provide patients with the advanced back pain treatment program through the use of medical decompression program. Their back pain relief program will probably be the last treatment you will ever need. Sciatica, herniated and bulging discs, back pain, arthritis, spinal  stenosis, failed back surgery, headaches, neck pain, numbness and tingling, and degenerative disc disease are all candidates for this new state of the art back pain treatment technology. The revolutionary treatment methods at CDI have patients canceling their surgeries and living life to the fullest, all while being PAIN FREE!

Since countless amounts of back-pain sufferers take pain killers for years on end and eventually resort to surgery, the California Disc Institute was the first facility to introduce the new FDA approved back-pain treatment technology to the Rancho Bernardo area.  Medical decompression has had an outstanding success rate, with over 86% + of patients recovering from some of the worst back injury cases such as disc herniation , spinal stenosis, neck pain,  disc degeneration, pinched nerves, headaches,  and disc bulging. It is everything one could wish to experience when wanting to rid them selves of torturous neck and back pain and return to their normal pain-free lifestyle.

In addition to the medical decompression proven medical procedures, small muscle injections may also be performed for maximum results and a quicker recovery. Once the proven treatment program is completed, patients NO LONGER experience severe pain like before. The patients are able to return to their normal daily lifestyle.

In Rancho Bernardo, CDI has successfully treated numerous cases of back and neck pain. They continue to stay informed on the latest medical treatments available and strive on providing patients with the most advanced minimally invasive medical treatment available. To get more information feel free to call (858)-345-4887.

Each patient and their condition are different. To see if you qualify for this treatment program, you will need to go through a personalized consultation with a doctor who specializes in this form of treatment. Upon completion of the FREE consultation (limited appointments available), you will know if you are a candidate, for this proven program, how much treatment is recommended for your condition and the verification of your insurance coverage or low interest free financing options, that are available..

To get in contact with the California Disc Institute and schedule an appointment for an evaluation, please call our office in Rancho Bernardo directly at (858)-345-4887. Come in for your free evaluation and consultation with a specialist today! The offer is limited so call now or visit www.californiadiscinstitute.com to review the 5 phases of our proven treatment program, and get ready to experience a pain free life again!

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