Conditions We Specialize In
Acute Back and Neck Pain
Acute generally refers to pain that has been present for 6 weeks or less.
Arthritis of the Spine
Wear and tear on the joints and discs of the spine. The cartilage can deteriorate leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility.
(Spondylosis, Osteoarthritis)
Back and Neck Injuries
Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Chronic generally refers to pain that has been present for more than 6 weeks.
Degenerative Disc Disease
The process by which our discs age with wear and tear, causing pain and reduced mobility.
(Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease)
Facet Joint Disorder/Facet Joint Syndrome
Small joints between the vertebra (facet joints) that allow for movement and can become irritated and inflamed and can develop arthritis.
Herniated Discs
Discs between vertebrae bulge or rupture, causing pressure on nerves.
(Cervical Disc Herniation, Lumbar Disc Herniation)
Kyphosis
Condition where the spine curves excessively, causing a rounded or hunched back.
Revision Spine Surgery/Failed Back Syndrome
Persistent pain or complications after spine surgery.
Sciatica
Discomfort from a nerve that is either compressed or irritated that radiates from the lower back, through the buttocks, and down the leg; causing pain, tingling or numbness in the leg.
Scoliosis
Abnormal curvature of the spine.
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves.
(Cervical Stenosis, Lumbar Stenosis, Pinched Nerve)
Spine Fractures
Breaks in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, often caused by trauma or osteoporosis.
(Vertebral Compression Fracture)
Spine Infections
Infections affecting the vertebra, discs, or sometimes the space around the spinal cord and nerves.
Spine Tumors
Abnormal growths in or around the spinal column.
Spondylolisthesis
One vertebra slips forward over another, causing instability.