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Spine Conditions, understood in one place.
Your spine is the highway between brain and body — protecting the spinal cord while carrying the nerve signals behind nearly every movement and sensation you have. When that highway is injured, worn down, or curved out of alignment, we help you understand what’s happening and chart the path back to function. Every condition we treat under Spine is gathered right here, no extra clicking required.
Conditions we treat under Spine
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Spinal Cord Injury
Damage to the spinal cord or its nerves — often changing strength and sensation below the injury site.
What is spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to any part of the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal — the bundle of nerves that the stacked vertebrae of your spine protect. Because the spinal cord carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body, damage often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other functions below where the injury occurred.
Signs to watch for
Seek emergency care immediately if
Extreme pain or pressure in the neck, head, or back after an injury
Weakness, numbness, or paralysis in any part of the body
Loss of bladder or bowel control following trauma
Trouble breathing or an oddly twisted neck or back
Diagnosis
Emergency evaluation typically includes X-rays to check for vertebral fractures or degeneration, a CT scan for a closer look at abnormalities, MRI to examine the spinal cord itself for herniated disks or blood clots, and a neurological exam to test motor function and sensation.
Treatment approach
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Multiple Sclerosis
An autoimmune condition where the body attacks the protective coating around nerve fibers.
What is a Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system. The immune system attacks myelin — the protective sheath covering nerve fibers — disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Over time this can cause permanent nerve damage, with symptoms that vary depending on which nerves are affected.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis typically involves an MRI to reveal lesions in the brain and spinal cord, a spinal tap to check cerebrospinal fluid, blood tests to rule out other conditions, evoked potential tests to measure electrical nerve signals, and a full neurological examination.
Treatment approach
Have questions about stroke recovery?
Back Pain
One of the most common reasons people seek care — from a dull ache to sharp, radiating pain.
What is Back Pain?
Back pain ranges from a dull muscle ache to a shooting, burning, or stabbing sensation, and can radiate down the leg or worsen with bending, twisting, lifting, or standing. Most back pain resolves with home care within a few weeks — pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks is considered chronic and may call for more advanced treatment.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
We assess range of motion and nerve function with a physical exam, then bring in imaging as needed — X-rays for bone alignment or arthritis, MRI or CT for disks and soft tissue, blood tests to rule out infection, and bone scans for tumors or fractures.
Treatment approach
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Herniated Disc
A spinal disc's soft center pushes through its tougher outer layer, irritating nearby nerves.
What is Herniated Disc?
Each spinal disc has a soft, jelly-like center encased in a tougher exterior. A herniated disc — sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc — occurs when part of that soft center pushes through a tear in the exterior, irritating nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
A physical exam checks reflexes, muscle strength, and walking ability. Imaging — X-rays, CT, or MRI — confirms the herniation, and a myelogram, EMG, or nerve conduction study can pinpoint exactly which nerve root is affected.
Treatment approach
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Spinal Stenosis
A narrowing of the spaces within the spine that can press on nearby nerves.
What is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel through it — most often in the lower back or neck. It’s usually caused by wear-and-tear changes related to osteoarthritis, and symptoms can build gradually over time.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Evaluation starts with a medical history and physical exam, followed by X-rays to show bone changes and spurs, MRI for detailed soft-tissue and nerve imaging, CT or CT myelogram for bone structures, a bone scan when needed, and EMG to check nerve function.
Treatment approach
Have questions about stroke recovery?
Scoliosis
A sideways curvature of the spine, most often appearing during the pre-teen growth spurt.
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While it can be linked to conditions like cerebral palsy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Most cases stay mild, but some curves progress and, if severe, can crowd the chest and make it harder for the lungs to work properly.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
A physical exam and Adam’s forward bend test check spine alignment, X-rays confirm the degree and pattern of curvature, and MRI or CT imaging is added if neurological symptoms are present. A scoliometer measures trunk rotation, and growing children are monitored regularly for progression.