Discography – Southern Coast Spine & Pain Specialists

Discography at Southern Coast Spine & Pain Specialists

If you are experiencing chronic back pain, discography may be a valuable diagnostic tool to help identify the source of your discomfort. This specialized procedure allows your physician to assess the condition of your spinal discs and determine whether they are contributing to your pain.

What is Discography?

Discography is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the intervertebral discs in your spine. During the procedure, a contrast dye is injected into the disc space, allowing your physician to visualize the disc on imaging studies, such as X-rays or CT scans. This helps identify whether the disc is damaged or herniated and if it is causing pain.

Why is Discography Performed?

Discography is often recommended for patients who have:

Chronic Back Pain: Persistent pain that has not responded to conservative treatments.
Disc Degeneration: Suspected degenerative disc disease that may require further evaluation.
Herniated Discs: A need to confirm if a herniated disc is the source of your pain.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Patients who have undergone previous spinal surgery and continue to experience pain.

Discuss Your Options

If you are suffering from chronic back pain and would like to explore whether discography is right for you, Southern Coast Spine & Pain Specialists is here to help. Our experienced team will work with you to determine the best diagnostic and treatment options tailored to your needs.