Cervical laminoplasty is a surgical technique that removes pressure from the spinal cord in the neck.
Treatments
Chiropractic – A Conversation With Dr. Jordan Gliedt, DC
Chiropractic is a health care discipline concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.
Directional Exercises
Directional exercises are a unique treatment for those patients with neck (NP) or low back pain (LBP) found to have a "directional preference."
Drugs and Medications
Certain drugs are used to treat specific types of pain and its causes, such as inflammation or muscle spasms.
Electrothermal Modalities
These methods of treatment are used to alter soft tissue temperatures or to influence subcutaneous cellular activity to enhance vascularity, tissue flexibility and local nutrition.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs) are a common method of treating inflammation associated with low back related leg pain, or neck related arm pain.
Ergonomic Changes
“Ergonomics” refers to the manner in which individuals use their bodies to perform home- and work-related tasks.
Fusion
If there is pain at one or more levels due to disc degeneration, the adjoining segments can be fused together to limit motion and stabilize the segment.
How to Manage an Acute Back or Neck Pain Episode
Managing acute back or neck pain flare-ups are a challenge faced by the majority of the population at one point or another.
Hydrotherapy
The technical definition of hydrotherapy is the application of water for the treatment of physical or psychological dysfunction.