A lumbar discogram is a slight invasive, pre-surgical diagnostic method employed to determine whether an intervertebral disc in the lower back is the primary cause of back pain with or without leg pain (sciatica). The whole process lasts roughly one hour, and patients typically go home on the same day. If your back pain continues even after trying conservative measures such as medication and physical therapy, your physician might suggest a discogram. If you suffer from chronic pain, you might qualify for discography. At Global Neuro & Spine Institute, Dr. Ryan Brooks DO, DAOBPMR, along with his team, provides lumbar discograms.