Spine Conditions We Treat
Dr. Ferachi evaluates and treats adult spine conditions of the neck, mid-back and low back. Select a condition to learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc happens when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through its tougher outer ring and irritates a nearby nerve.
Learn more →Sciatica
Sciatica is pain that runs from the low back or buttock down the back of the leg, caused by pressure on the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve.
Learn more →Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that squeezes the nerves.
Learn more →Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons adults see a doctor.
Learn more →Neck Pain
The neck balances a 10–12 pound head through a wide range of motion every day.
Learn more →Pinched Nerve (Radiculopathy)
A pinched nerve, or radiculopathy, occurs when a nerve root is compressed as it leaves the spine.
Learn more →Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical myelopathy is compression of the spinal cord in the neck.
Learn more →Degenerative Disc Disease
Despite the name, degenerative disc disease isn't truly a disease.
Learn more →Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis means one vertebra has slipped forward over the one below it.
Learn more →Adult Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine.
Learn more →Vertebral Compression Fractures
A vertebral compression fracture occurs when a vertebra collapses, most often from osteoporosis.
Learn more →Spinal Cord Injuries & Spine Trauma
Car accidents, falls, sports and work injuries can fracture or dislocate the spine and injure the spinal cord or nerves.
Learn more →Ready to get answers about your back or neck pain?
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Ferachi at our Baton Rouge or Hammond office.