Lower back pain can be debilitating. Causes may include things as minor as muscle strains to as severe as worn out spinal discs (degenerative, bulging or herniated) or major biomechanical dysfunction (spondylolisthesis, stenosis, etc.). Prior to treatment, we recommend a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional who is specifically trained in assessing the biomechanics of the spine, including (when appropriate) obtaining x-rays (weight-bearing) and an MRI/CT.

Your recommended treatment plan could range anywhere from physical therapy to surgery, depending on the findings from diagnostic testing.

Sciatica is commonly associated with lower back pain when the sciatic nerve is irritated as it leaves the lower back, going into the leg through the buttock region. Common symptoms are pain, numbness, tingling, etc. into the leg(s). Proper diagnosis should include an examination, x-rays (weight-bearing), an MRI/CT, and a nerve test of the legs.

Your recommended treatment plan could range anywhere from physical therapy to surgery, depending on the findings from diagnostic testing.

Neck pain can be considerably concerning due to the close relationship between the bones of the neck with the spinal cord, exiting nerves, and blood vessels that supply the brain. If the problem in the neck involves the discs, symptoms can progress to the point of having symptoms radiate into one or both arms. Prior to treatment, we recommend a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional who is specifically trained in assessing the biomechanics of the spine, including (when appropriate) obtaining x-rays (weight-bearing) and an MRI/CT. Recommendations could also include a nerve test if there are any symptoms in the arms, hands, or fingers.

Migraines and headaches can be incapacitating. There are many causes, but one of the most common causes is called “cervicogenic,” meaning (the problem is) originating from the neck. Because of the close relationship between the bones of the neck (vertebrae), the spinal cord, and exiting nerves and blood vessels that supply the brain, biomechanical problems in the neck can be a cause of migraines / headaches. Prior to treatment, we recommend a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional who is specifically trained in assessing the biomechanics of the spine, including (when appropriate) obtaining x-rays (weight-bearing) and an MRI/CT.

Research shows injury to the ligaments in the neck can occur with an impact as low as 8 miles per hour. Some of the most dangerous accidents in regards to long-term health implications are the “minor” accidents, those where there are no broken bones, no cuts, the car has “minor” damage and the driver or passenger has no (or minor) symptoms immediately after the accident. After an auto accident, it is imperative to be evaluated by a professional who is specifically trained in soft-tissue damage assessment, as well as biomechanical assessment, with x-rays (weight-bearing) and an MRI/CT (when appropriate).

We work with attorneys and auto insurances carriers to ensure our patients receive the best possible care for their auto injuries.

Work injuries aren’t always severe trauma from an accident or fall. Some work injuries are “repetitive” injuries, like carpal tunnel from typing, or other various hand/wrist activities. Others are from improper ergonomics, causing you to bend, twist/turn or reach repetitively. Work injuries always require an injury report to be filed with your work and typically require the intervention of “workers compensation.”

We work closely with workers’ compensation adjusters to ensure our patients receive the best care possible following their work injury.

Spinal discs are avascular, meaning they don’t get an independent blood supply. They require proper mobility in the spine to receive the oxygen and nutrients to maintain good health. With an injury, altered biomechanics or “wear and tear” limits the mobility of the spine; over time, the discs become less healthy and may degenerate, and the outer rings weaken, causing a bulging or herniating of the disc into the canal. When this happens, the discs can put pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves exiting the spinal canal. This condition can become very serious, very fast. Prior to treatment, we recommend a thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional who is specifically trained in assessing the biomechanics of the spine, including (when appropriate) obtaining x-rays (weight-bearing) and an MRI/CT.

Your recommended treatment plan could range anywhere from physical therapy to surgery, depending on the findings from diagnostic testing.

Dizziness, loss of balance and falls can not only be very scary and uncomfortable for you, but these happenings can also lead to serious injuries. Falling has proven to be a deep concern for our elderly population, in particular, but the concern can start much earlier, we’ve found, for people of all ages.

Balance and vestibular issues may be caused by problems in the inner ear, eyes, brainstem, brain or peripheral nerves (in the legs). Being thoroughly examined by a health care professional who is trained to examine each of these potential causes of your symptoms is crucial. We also highly recommend a videonystagmography (VNG). A VNG is a computerized neurological examination performed by well-trained VNG Technicians. The findings can help your doctor determine the exact cause of your problem and help determine an appropriate treatment plan.