Referred pain may be a confusing phenomenon, as it involves pain which comes from one area of the body, but is felt in another. There are many theories regarding the mechanism that causes referred pain, but no conclusive determinations. Chronic referred pain can be caused by a spinal disorder and is generally associated with myofascial pain syndrome.
What chiropractors do: The basic goal of chiropractic is to manipulate hard structures to ensure inflamed soft tissue is allowed to heal, relieving the person's neck and back pain. Much of this work takes place in the spine because of the constant pressure applied to your back and neck from daily activities. As the vertebrae becomes straightened, blockages are freed and congestion in the muscles is relieved, thereby alleviating the subluxation.
How It Works Right after creating a digital image of your spinal discs using radiography imaging technology, your back specialist will clean the injection site using a topical anesthetic. While you are lying on your side, your back specialist will inject a small amount of fluid into the spinal discs and observe the fluid levels within the disc using a fluoroscope. Your doctor will then measure the pressure recorded in the disc at the time of the injection and determine just how much fluid the disc can hold and whether the injection replicates your pain.
How is it Treated? Numerous treatments are available for referred pain which can be used alone or in different combinations. Medical treatments include pain relievers, antidepressants, and sedatives. Medications to control sleep may also be used, but are generally not long-term solutions since they may be habit-forming. Physical therapy is another treatment option and can include stretching, massage, heat, and ultrasound therapy to increase circulation and alleviate tension. You may also want to take into consideration anti-inflammatory or numbing injections at the trigger point to relieve the referred pain. Acupuncture is another treatment option and can be used to reduce tension in the trigger points.
The best way to determine whether undergoing a discography is right for you is to consult a knowledgeable spine specialist.
What chiropractors do: The basic goal of chiropractic is to manipulate hard structures to ensure inflamed soft tissue is allowed to heal, relieving the person's neck and back pain. Much of this work takes place in the spine because of the constant pressure applied to your back and neck from daily activities. As the vertebrae becomes straightened, blockages are freed and congestion in the muscles is relieved, thereby alleviating the subluxation.
How It Works Right after creating a digital image of your spinal discs using radiography imaging technology, your back specialist will clean the injection site using a topical anesthetic. While you are lying on your side, your back specialist will inject a small amount of fluid into the spinal discs and observe the fluid levels within the disc using a fluoroscope. Your doctor will then measure the pressure recorded in the disc at the time of the injection and determine just how much fluid the disc can hold and whether the injection replicates your pain.
How is it Treated? Numerous treatments are available for referred pain which can be used alone or in different combinations. Medical treatments include pain relievers, antidepressants, and sedatives. Medications to control sleep may also be used, but are generally not long-term solutions since they may be habit-forming. Physical therapy is another treatment option and can include stretching, massage, heat, and ultrasound therapy to increase circulation and alleviate tension. You may also want to take into consideration anti-inflammatory or numbing injections at the trigger point to relieve the referred pain. Acupuncture is another treatment option and can be used to reduce tension in the trigger points.
The best way to determine whether undergoing a discography is right for you is to consult a knowledgeable spine specialist.
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