Lumbar Discography Diagnostic

Find Your Source of Pain & Find Relief 

If your current treatment of chronic pain isn’t effective, it may be because it's not targeting the exact source of your pain. A lumbar discography is a diagnostic test that helps identify which spinal discs are causing your pain so you can receive targeted treatment and find relief. Commonwealth Pain & Spine has a team of interventional pain specialists and dual-board certified physicians ready to help you find the source of your pain and provide effective treatment options.

Who Is Lumbar Discography For? 

Lumbar discography identifies damaged spinal discs causing chronic back pain. It's mainly recommended for people who fall into these categories:

• Imaging tests failed to identify the cause of back pain
• Other treatments, like physical therapy, didn't ease chronic back pain
• Suffering from 4-6 months of chronic back pain not tied to injury or disease
• Considering spinal surgery but need a precise diagnosis first

Our team at Commonwealth Pain & Spine can help decide if lumbar discography is right for you. Chronic back pain can disrupt your daily life and limit activities you enjoy – we're here to help you find relief!

Start Your Pain Relief Journey with Lumbar Discography

If you're looking for a diagnostic procedure that can pinpoint the exact source of your chronic back pain, lumbar discography may be the answer. This targeted approach offers several key benefits:

• Offer peace of mind and direction for chronic back pain sufferers
• Avoid unneeded treatments by pinpointing your pain's source
• A precise diagnosis to get targeted, effective pain treatments 
• Achieve quicker pain relief and improved results with customized treatment plans

What You Can Expect During Lumbar Discography

Use our self-referral form or contact our office directly to get started. We'll contact your primary physician to obtain a referral and then schedule an appointment.

Here are the steps involved in a lumbar discography:

1. Consultation: Our team will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine if lumbar discography is the best option for your chronic back pain. We'll discuss other treatments you've tried, your medical history, and more.
2. Preparing for the Procedure: During your consultation, your physician will provide you with detailed instructions on how to prepare for your lumbar discography. These instructions may include avoiding food or drink before the procedure.
3. The Procedure: You may receive a light sedative during the procedure. Your physician will insert thin needles into potentially damaged discs, inject a sterile liquid to trigger pain, and use fluoroscopy for guidance. Sometimes, a contrast dye may be used to evaluate disc health.
4. Recovery: You may feel soreness and discomfort after the procedure. Your physician will give you recovery instructions and any activity restrictions. You can go home to rest, but you may need to avoid strenuous daily activities for a few days.

Back pain management is complex, but our team at Commonwealth Pain & Spine is here to guide you. We aim to offer compassionate care and personalized solutions so you can live more comfortably!