These methods of treatment are used to alter soft tissue temperatures or to influence subcutaneous cellular activity to enhance vascularity, tissue flexibility and local nutrition.
Nonsurgical Options
Electrothermal Modalities
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs) are a common method of treating inflammation associated with low back related leg pain, or neck related arm pain.
Ergonomic Changes
“Ergonomics” refers to the manner in which individuals use their bodies to perform home- and work-related tasks.
How to Manage an Acute Back or Neck Pain Episode
Managing acute back or neck pain flare-ups are a challenge faced by the majority of the population at one point or another.
Hydrotherapy
The technical definition of hydrotherapy is the application of water for the treatment of physical or psychological dysfunction.
Ice or Heat?
Cold and heat therapy can alleviate pain, but how do you know which one to use and when?
Injections
Spinal injections can be very helpful for patients looking for pain relief without surgery.
Lumbar Zygapophysial (Facet) Joint Injections
Zygapophysial joints (also known as facet joints or z-joints) are located on the back (posterior) of the spine on each side where two adjacent vertebrae meet.
Manual Therapy
Many clinicians including osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists and massage therapists have undergone specialized training to develop the skill-sets to evaluate and treat patients with spinal disorders using various hands-on techniques.
Medications
Medications can play a useful role in patients with spine pain when used in conjunction with rehabilitation, spinal injections, and/or surgery.