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If you have been told that you have a degenerative disc, bulging disc or herniated disc, it is easy to imagine the disc as a worn-out cushion that can only continue to deteriorate. The biology is considerably more interesting than that. Intervertebral discs are living tissues. They contain cells, consume…

At Frisco Spinal Rehab, we use two very different forms of photobiomodulation. One is the ARRC ATP whole-body light bed. The other is the MLS M6 robotic laser. At first glance, these technologies may seem to be doing essentially the same thing. Both expose the body to therapeutic wavelengths of…

If you have a bulging, herniated or degenerative disc in your lower back, you’ve probably been told to exercise. But that raises a much more interesting question: Are there certain exercises that are actually better for the spinal discs themselves? For years, exercise for back pain was primarily discussed in…

For decades, degenerative spinal discs have largely been viewed as structures that simply wear out over time. The disc loses water. The space between the vertebrae narrows. The outer fibers weaken. A disc may bulge or herniate. Inflammation can develop, and nearby spinal nerves may become irritated or compressed. Once…

Radiofrequency ablation—also called RFA, radiofrequency neurotomy, or sometimes a rhizotomy—is a common procedure used to treat chronic low back pain believed to originate from the facet joints. The idea is fairly straightforward: if a small nerve is carrying pain signals from an irritated facet joint, radiofrequency energy can be used…

Back pain rarely has a single cause—and it rarely improves with a single treatment. A damaged spinal disc may be creating pressure on a nerve. Tight muscles can change the way your spine moves. Inflammation may increase pain, while poor posture and years of repetitive stress continue to aggravate the…

Back pain has a frustrating way of disappearing—only to return weeks or months later. You rest for a few days, take medication, maybe get a massage or even an injection, and things start to feel better. Then you lift something, spend too long sitting at work, or simply wake up…

Pain that starts in your lower back and travels into your buttock, thigh, calf, or foot is different from ordinary back pain. Instead of staying in one place, it follows the path of a nerve, which often means something deeper than a muscle strain is involved. Many people immediately assume…

Understanding Your Options Before Considering Spine Surgery Back pain can be frightening—especially when it travels into your leg, causes numbness, or makes you wonder if surgery is your only option. Every day, people search questions like: Can a herniated disc heal naturally?  Why is my pain shooting down my leg? …

Neck pain can affect nearly every part of your day. Turning your head while driving, working at a computer, sleeping comfortably, or simply looking down at your phone can become painful when a cervical disc or irritated nerve is involved. For many people, the biggest question isn’t just how to…