Miami Neck Specialists

If you are suffering from a case of disc herniation and living in Miami, you are fortunate enough to have access to the Miami Back & Neck Specialists center. Here, you will receive the cutting-edge therapies to help your ruptured disc(s) heal on their own. If no improvement is shown within 4 to 6 weeks or certain aggravating factors call for immedi... ate intervention, we can also reactivate nerves and help your body heal with minimally invasive surgical techniques. We offer a full range of care that is based firmly on the belief that less is more. Our advanced erudition and investment in the leading medical equipment and technologies make our techniques precise and effective. When you are suffering pain that appears to emanate from your back, neck, or even your extremities, a herniated disc may be the cause. A disc is herniated when it bulges over or slips out of place and puts pressure on a nerve. Your doctor will first conduct a full physical exam and carefully consider your medical history before ordering any tests. Beyond X-Rays, our expert spinal center has a number of tools to help confirm and pinpoint the problem. This will also help us gauge the progression and healing of any injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) MRI scans provide some of the clearest images and are the preferred method of diagnosing herniated discs. The MRI machine uses radio frequency waves and electromagnetic fields to build an extremely detailed and accurate image of your vertebrae. This goes far beyond an X-ray and provides enough detail to perceive prior injuries and the different elements of the injured vertebrae: the annulus, nucleus, and disc. The annulus is the thin membrane that covers the disc. The nucleus is a shock-absorbing jelly-like substance that fills the disc. Computerized tomography (CT) The CT equipment creates digital 3D X-ray images that can help build evidence of a ruptured disc before the more expensive MRI tests may be required. Because the scans are three dimensional, an initial diagnosis of a slipped ...Read More