Can a Degenerative Disc Heal? What the Science Says About Disc Nutrition, Exercise and Repair
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…
MLS® Laser Therapy vs. Red Light Therapy: What’s the Difference? Whole-Body vs. Targeted Photobiomodulation
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…
What Are the Best Exercises to Help Lumbar Spinal Discs Recover? What the Research Shows
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…
Can Laser Therapy Actually Help a Damaged Spinal Disc? What the Research Shows
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…
Does a Muscle in Your Back Actually Turn Into Fat After This Common Pain Management Procedure?
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…
