Jul 16, 2008 07:59AM in the Back & Neck Pain Expert Forum
I would suggest that you consult with a neuro/spine specialist and get a thorough spine and neuro exam done. You may need MRIs of your spine. You could well have herniated discs as a cause of your pain. Dr Prem Pillay Consultant Neurosurgeon Director of Neuro and Spine Services Neuro SPine and Pain Center Singapore
Jul 16, 2008 07:57AM in the Back & Neck Pain Expert Forum
I doubt that the hemangioma in the bone is the cause of your pain. This is becoming a common finding on many spine MRIs. I would consult with a neuro/spine specialist and have a thorough spine and neurological exam done. You could benefit from aquatherapy and relaxation techniques. Dr Prem Pillay Consultant Neurosurgeon Neuro Spine and Pain Center Si...
Jul 16, 2008 07:55AM in the Back & Neck Pain Expert Forum
I would suggest that you consult with a neuro/spine specialist. You may need MRIs of your back.
Jul 16, 2008 07:53AM in the Back & Neck Pain Expert Forum
What did your MRIs of the brain and cervical spine show? Did you have cervical HNPs? Newer procedures like Low level laser therapy, and floatation therapy (aquarelax) may be of help and are quite risk free. You may wish to consult with a neurosurgeon if you do have significant cervical HNPs.
Jul 07, 2008 05:44AM in the Back & Neck Pain Expert Forum
Lots of questions from different folks to answer: To lyrics 1970: You need to get a bone scan or an MRI of your spine to find out what are those patches seen on the chest X-rays. To: eneffeneff: A facet Block is an injection of pain meds and steroids into the facet joint to relieve inflammation and pain. To: Teresa Cadena: Your report does not su...
Jul 07, 2008 05:37AM in the Back & Neck Pain Expert Forum
I would advise you to start a spine rehab program. There are several that are often supervised by spine surgeons and conducted by physios. This ideally should include both gym and aquatherapy activities. Dr Prem Pillay Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon Director of Neuro and Spine Services NeuroSpine and Pain Center Singapore www.spine-neuro.org