brain mapping: functional MRI and DTI. Functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a noninvasive diagnostic test that measures small changes in blood flow as a person performs tasks while in the MRI scanner. Functional MRI detects the brain in action (e.g., speaking or moving).
Back injections may help treat two major back pain problems: radiculopathy and spinal stenosis. Doctors also use injections for other types of back pain. Sometimes, they also use them to help find out what's causing the pain. Radiculopathy refers to inflammation or damage to a nerve usually in the neck or the low back.
1 Ibuprofen â Ibuprofen (AdvilÂ®, MotrinÂ®) is the most common human medication ingested by pets. Many brands have a sweet outer coating that makes it appealing to pets (think M&M, but a potentially deadly one). Ibuprofen can cause stomach ulcers and kidney failure.  Tramadol â Tramadol (UltramÂ®) is a pain reliever.