DCOA New Orleans

08/13/2025

Disc injuries can be incredibly frustrating—and often debilitating. 😣

💊💉🔥Traditional pain management may offer short-term relief, but it rarely addresses the root cause. Over time, symptoms often worsen, leading many down the path toward surgery.

That’s why we offer IDD Therapy, a highly effective non-surgical treatment for disc-related back and neck pain—even in stubborn, chronic cases.

📊 Clinical studies show:
✅ 86% of patients report significant improvement with IDD Therapy
✅ Many experience pain relief in as little as 6–10 sessions
✅ Non-invasive and safe—no injections, no surgery, no downtime

✨We combine IDD Therapy with other best-in-class technologies and a comprehensive care approach to give our patients real, lasting results.

If back or neck pain has you sidelined, don’t wait. Call us today to learn more and schedule your MRI review. Let’s help you avoid surgery—and get your life back. 💪

08/08/2025

Think you’ve tried everything for your back or neck pain?

If you’ve only had steroid injections, meds, or standard PT, you’re missing out on one of the most effective conservative treatments available.

At Tonic Spine and Disc, we combine IDD Therapy with best-in-class technologies to improve clinical outcomes — especially for patients who haven't responded to traditional approaches.

Many people try traction devices expecting relief, but they may actually be making their condition worse. This is where non-surgical spinal decompression with the Accu SPINA system comes in.

👉 This article breaks down the key differences between traction and true spinal decompression, and why IDD Therapy is a safer, smarter choice for long-term relief.

A must-read if you're dealing with herniated discs, sciatica, or chronic back pain.

08/07/2025

🧠 💉Considering an Epidural for Pain Relief? Here's What You Should Know.

Epidural injections are a common go-to for managing pain—from labor to chronic back conditions—but repeated use comes with real risks. One of the most overlooked complications is the formation of scar tissue adhesions in the spine.

These adhesions can entrap nerves in the epidural space, often causing chronic pain that’s worse than the original issue. In fact, studies have shown that patients with this kind of scar tissue are 3.2 times more likely to suffer from persistent radicular pain (pain that radiates from the spine down the limbs).

📚 Ross et al., MR imaging of lumbar nerve root compression – PMC3903797

📉 Overusing epidurals—especially for chronic pain—can lead to:

Epidural fibrosis (scar tissue build-up)
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Worsening nerve pain

🔬 The Good News?
With advancements in technology, there are now more effective alternatives for conservative care. Many of these go beyond traditional symptom-based treatments like pain meds, physical therapy, or repeat injections—approaches that often provide minimal or short-term relief.

✅ Newer options focus on identifying and treating the underlying causes of pain, not just masking symptoms.

💡 If you’re dealing with chronic pain, call to schedule an MRI review before committing to another shot.

08/06/2025

🚨 Gabapentin & Brain Health: What You Need to Know 💊🧑🏼‍🦽‍➡️

Gabapentin, often prescribed for nerve pain (like diabetic neuropathy & sciatic pain), is now being linked to serious cognitive side effects—including brain fog, memory issues, and even a higher risk of dementia.

📉 Studies show that long-term or high-dose use may increase the risk of dementia by up to 40%, especially in middle-aged adults. While the drug works by slowing nerve activity, it can also slow your brain, leading to mental dullness and decreased quality of life.

👉 If you're experiencing memory problems, confusion, or fatigue while on gabapentin—it’s not just aging. These may be medication side effects.

By addressing the root cause of nerve-related symptoms, many people can reduce or even eliminate the need for harmful medications used to just manage symptoms.

📞 We help patients restore cognitive clarity, regain energy, and improve function—naturally and effectively.

https://bmjgroup.com/nerve-pain-drug-gabapentin-linked-to-increased-dementia-cognitive-impairment-risks/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10266423/

https://rapm.bmj.com/content/early/2025/07/02/rapm-2025-106577

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gabapentin-users-may-face-85-higher-risk-of-cognitive-impairment

https://www.alzinfo.org/articles/treatment/pain-reliever-tied-to-higher-dementia-risk/

08/04/2025

🔥 Struggling with pain, inflammation, or slow healing? Discover the power of Summus Medical Laser Therapy – a safe, drug-free solution that works!

✅ Reduces pain by up to 70%
✅ Accelerates healing & reduces inflammation
✅ Backed by over 1,200 clinical studies
✅ Fast, painless sessions (just 5–15 minutes)
✅ Millions treated worldwide since 2018!

Whether it’s arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, or post-op recovery—Summus Laser Therapy can help you feel better, faster.

📞 Contact us today to learn more or book your first session!

08/03/2025

08/01/2025

🧠 You Only Get ONE Spine — Take Care of It Wisely! 🩻

When it comes to relieving back or neck pain, not all treatments are created equal. If you're considering spinal decompression, there’s only one system that stands above the rest: IDD Therapy® with the Accu-SPINA.

Why? Because your spine deserves:
✅ Targeted, computer-controlled precision
✅ Gentle oscillation to promote disc healing
✅ Proven results for herniated discs, sciatica, facet syndrome & more
Traction and outdated systems can’t match what IDD Therapy delivers — long-term relief without surgery, drugs, or guesswork.

You’ve only got one spine. Trust the decompression therapy designed to protect it and heal it.

📞 Before committing to more injections or risky invasive procedures, schedule an MRI review with us to find out if you're a candidate for a safer, more effective option.

08/01/2025

Gabapentin: Relief with a Cost?

Gabapentin is commonly prescribed to treat radicular pain from herniated discs and peripheral neuropathy. Originally developed as an anti-seizure medication, it’s now widely used off-label for nerve pain.

But many patients report serious side effects—including brain fog, extreme fatigue, dizziness, swelling, mood disturbances, and even withdrawal symptoms. While it can help manage nerve pain, for some, the side effects can be debilitating and life-altering—sometimes worse than the original pain.

If you're considering gabapentin, have an open conversation with your healthcare provider about risks and alternatives.

A commonly used pain medication is now under scrutiny for its potential link to dementia. New findings suggest long-term use may increase cognitive risks in older adults.

07/20/2025

📍 Part 1: Why So Many Spinal Surgeries in the U.S.?

Did you know the United States performs far more spinal surgeries than most other countries—yet outcomes aren’t always better?

A landmark study by Dr. Nikolai Bogduk, a world-renowned spine expert, raises real concerns. Many patients are rushed into invasive spine procedures without fully exploring safer, conservative options first.

If you're struggling with chronic back pain, surgery might not be the only path—and it’s not always the most effective one.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2: When is surgery really necessary?

07/18/2025

📃📝"Diagnosis and Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis"

👉Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal in the lower back narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves that travel down the legs. This narrowing can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs, especially with walking or prolonged standing. It's a common condition, particularly in older adults, and is often associated with age-related wear and tear on the spine.

🧠 Prevalence & Importance

Lumbar spinal stenosis affects approximately 103 million persons worldwide.

The prevalence in US adults is ~11%, increasing with age.

Most patients are treated nonoperatively, though 600,000+ surgeries are done yearly in the US.

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🧪 Diagnosis

History: Back and lower extremity pain worsened by extension, relieved by flexion.

Confirmed with MRI or CT.

Common signs: Pain relieved by sitting, worse when standing or walking, improved when leaning on shopping cart.

Imaging is crucial if surgery or injections are considered.

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🔍 Clinical Features

Pain radiates from low back to buttocks and legs, may include numbness/paresthesia.

Neurogenic claudication: pain with walking or standing, relieved by sitting.

Wide-based gait, Romberg sign, and vibration sense deficits in L4-S1 regions.

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📉 Pathophysiology

Caused by degenerative changes: disk protrusion, facet joint hypertrophy, ligamentum flavum thickening, and spondylolisthesis.

Leads to compression of nerve roots in central canal or neural foramina.

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⚕️ Treatment – Nonoperative

Education about posture and symptom relief.

Physical therapy including manual therapy, cycling, aquatic therapy, and flexion-based exercises.

NSAIDs show modest benefits but with potential GI/renal risks.

Gabapentin shows benefit but with drowsiness/dizziness (40% incidence).

Duloxetine helps chronic low back pain; not studied specifically in stenosis.

Epidural steroid injections: offer short-term relief only, with small infection risk.

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🛌 Prognosis (Nonoperative)

~33% improve, 50% remain unchanged, and 10-20% worsen over 3 years without surgery.

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🛠️ Surgical Options

Decompressive laminectomy improves symptoms in carefully selected patients.

In patients with spondylolisthesis, the addition of fusion showed mixed results:

One study: Fusion better (5.7-point SF-36 improvement).

Other studies: Decompression alone noninferior.

Fusion carries higher risks: infection, blood loss, hospital stay, cost.

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📊 Guidelines Summary

First-line: activity modification, analgesia, physical therapy.

Epidural steroids: short-term relief, no long-term benefit.

Surgery for persistent symptoms unresponsive to nonoperative care.

Indications for fusion in spinal stenosis with instability remain unclear.

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04/24/2025

🛏️ 3 Sleep Habits for Spinal Health:

Mattress: Medium-firm for spine support.
Pillow: Medium-loft for back sleepers, thicker for side sleepers.
Posture: Sleep on your back or side. Avoid stomach sleeping.

Chiropractic care improves quality of sleep by supporting spinal hygiene.