Edison, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/31/2017 -- The Freeman Spine and Pain Institute is proud to offer a variety of treatment options for individuals who suffer from thoracic bulging discs. Intervertebral discs are fibrocartilaginous structures found between the vertebrae in the middle of the spine that serve as a cushion to allow ease of movement. If the discs become inflamed or damaged due to a repetitive injury or sudden trauma, then they may cause pain or numbness in the area around the ribs and chest. The condition can be diagnosed by one of the back pain doctors at their Clifton, NJ, office, or at their office in Union, NJ, Edison, NJ, or Freehold, NJ.
While bulging discs may sometimes occur without symptoms, when they begin to press on surrounding soft tissue they can cause pain in the chest, numbness, muscle spasms, or loss of motion. For mild cases, rest, ice, and a carefully planned exercise regimen may be enough to experience relief. However, if the symptoms continue or they are moderate to severe, the Freeman Spine and Pain Institute has several options to treat patients. A physician will make a thorough examination using X-rays, MRI's, CT scans, an EMG, or a Myelogram to make the most accurate diagnosis and recommend the most effective treatment.
The Freeman Spine and Pain Institute offers several non-surgical options. Various types of injections are used depending on the patient's symptoms. Some injections, like facet injections, block nerves to minimize pain. Corticosteroids may also be injected to reduce local inflammation. If a patient's condition does not improve, several surgical procedures are available, including endoscopic decompression and endoscopic foraminotomy. In the end, each patient is carefully evaluated to determine the best treatment.
Individuals in search of a trustworthy back or neck pain doctor in Clifton, NJ are invited to schedule an appointment at the Freeman Spine and Pain Institute today by calling 877-710-9324.
About The Freeman Spine and Pain Institute
The Freeman Spine and Pain Institute uses state-of-the-art treatment methods and procedures to help all patients overcome any spine and joint pain and injuries or to help prevent any current or future pain. Dr. Eric D. Freeman is the founder and medical director of the medical practice, which operates out of four locations in Edison, NJ, Union, NJ, Clifton, NJ, and Freehold, NJ. Together, Dr. Freeman and his team offer the compassionate care needed to help any patient resume a healthy and active lifestyle.
To learn more about the Freeman Spine and Pain Institute, the conditions they treat and the procedures they offer, please visit their website, http://www.freemanspineandpain.com.