Nucci Medical Blog
For over 35 years, Charles dedicated his career to serving his community as a proud employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Like many federal workers, his daily responsibilities included heavy lifting and...
Lumbar epidural steroid injections are controversial in when they are given, where they are given, why they are given, how often they should be given and what medications work best. Whatever position you may...
Treatment for herniated lumbar discs depends on the time and symptoms, anatomical/surgical considerations and the proper diagnosis. Proper Diagnosis: Complaints of back pain are very common and often resolve with little to no intervention....
Trigger point injections are a way to treat muscular neck and back pain due to muscle inflammation and spasm. The muscles of the neck and back are multi-layered and run in multiple different directions....
What Are Facet Joints? The facets are small joints in the back of the spine that allow the spine to bend and move. They are like small finger joints. There is one facet joint...
What is an Endoscopic Discectomy? This minimally-invasive procedure is performed through a tubular device. It is designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots. This surgery is performed on an...
What is the difference between PRP and Stem Cell Therapy? Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell therapy are both non-invasive procedures with excellent potential to heal injuries. While platelet rich plasma uses...
Laser Rhizotomy for permanent relief? Endoscopic Facet Rhizotomy is a procedure performed at Nucci Medical to deaden the affected nerves causing chronic back pain, following an injury that specifically targets the source of pain....
When deciding on whether to have back surgery, there are many factors you should first consider. The first factor is whether you have tried conservative care first. What is conservative care for back pain?...