Conditions Treated

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spaces within the spine narrow, putting pressure on the nerves that travel through it. This often occurs in the lower back or neck and can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs, arms, or back. It's commonly caused by aging, arthritis, or injuries. Symptoms may worsen over time and, in severe cases, can affect mobility or lead to loss of bladder or bowel control. Treatments range from physical therapy and medications, non-invasive injections to surgery, depending on the severity.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common joint condition where the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears down over time. This leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling, often in joints like the knees, hips, hands, or spine. It’s mostly related to aging, though injury, obesity, and genetics can also play a role. As the cartilage deteriorates, bones may rub against each other, causing discomfort and limiting movement. After careful evaluation, exercise, pain relief medications, injections, and sometimes surgery can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is a condition where a tendon, the tissue that connects muscle to bone, becomes inflamed or irritated. It typically occurs from overuse or repetitive movements, affecting areas like the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, or ankle. This leads to pain, tenderness, and difficulty moving the affected joint. Athletes, manual labor, or anyone performing repetitive tasks are at higher risk. While tendinitis can usually be treated with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications, persistent cases may require a careful examination and prescription of physical therapy, minimally invasive injections or, in rare instances, surgery.

Neuropathy

Neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the nerves, often affecting the peripheral nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. It can cause symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, usually in the hands and feet. Common causes include diabetes, infections, injuries, and certain medications. Neuropathy can make daily activities difficult, as it affects sensation and muscle control. Treatment focuses on managing the underlying cause, relieving symptoms, and slowing the progression, often with medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy and in moderate-severe cases with nerve block procedures.

Shoulder Pain Causes

Shoulder pain can result from a variety of conditions, including injuries, overuse, or underlying joint problems. Common causes include rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, bursitis, and arthritis. These conditions can lead to pain, stiffness, or weakness in the shoulder, making it hard to lift or move the arm. Shoulder pain is often worsened by activities that involve reaching, lifting, or repetitive motion. Depending on the cause, treatment may include rest, physical therapy, medications, or, in more severe cases, injections, nerve blocks/nerve ablations and lastly, surgery to restore function and relieve pain.

Knee Pain Causes

Knee pain can arise from various conditions, including injuries, overuse, or degenerative issues like osteoarthritis. Common causes include ligament injuries (like an ACL tear), meniscus tears, tendonitis, and bursitis. These conditions can lead to pain, swelling, stiffness, or instability in the knee, making it difficult to walk, climb stairs, or perform everyday activities. Knee pain is common in athletes, older adults, and people with repetitive strain on the joint. Treatment varies based on the cause and may involve rest, physical therapy, medications, or, in persistent cases, minimally invasive injection procedures, nerve blocks, nerve ablations, regenerative medicine, in severe cases, surgery.

Back Pain Causes

Back pain is a common issue that can result from various conditions, including muscle strains, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and arthritis. It can affect the lower back, mid-back, or neck, causing discomfort, stiffness, or sharp pain that may radiate down the legs or arms. Poor posture, lifting heavy objects, or prolonged sitting can contribute to back pain, and it can range from mild to severe. Most back pain improves with rest, exercise, and over-the-counter pain relief, but persistent or severe pain may require physical therapy or medical intervention.

Hip Pain Causes

Hip pain can stem from a variety of conditions, including arthritis (like osteoarthritis), bursitis, tendinitis, or injuries such as hip fractures or labral tears. It can cause discomfort in the hip joint, groin, or thigh, and may worsen with movement, sitting for long periods, or physical activity. Hip pain is common in older adults, athletes, or people with repetitive strain on the joint. Depending on the cause, treatment may involve rest, medications, physical therapy, or in more severe cases, surgery to relieve pain and restore function.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that usually affects an arm or leg after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack. It causes intense, prolonged pain that is often disproportionate to the original injury. Other symptoms may include swelling, changes in skin color or temperature, and abnormal sensitivity to touch. The exact cause of CRPS isn’t fully understood, but it’s thought to involve dysfunction in the nervous system's response to injury. While there is no cure, early treatment with medications, physical therapy, and sometimes nerve blocks can help manage symptoms and improve function.

Foot/Ankle Pain Causes

Foot pain can result from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, arthritis, bunions, or fractures. It can affect different parts of the foot, including the heel, arch, toes, or ankle, causing discomfort, swelling, or stiffness. Foot pain is often caused by overuse, poor footwear, injuries, or underlying health issues like diabetes. It may worsen with walking, standing, or exercise. Treatment depends on the cause and can include rest, supportive footwear, physical therapy, or medications. In more severe cases, injection medical procedures or surgery may be needed to relieve pain and restore function.

Hand/Wrist Pain Causes

Hand and wrist conditions can arise from a variety of issues, including injuries, repetitive strain, or underlying diseases like arthritis. Common conditions include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, wrist sprains, and fractures. Symptoms often include pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced grip strength, which can affect daily activities like typing, gripping objects, or opening jars. These conditions may result from activities that involve repetitive motions, such as typing, playing sports, or using hand tools. Treatment options vary depending on the condition and severity and may include rest, splints, physical therapy, medications, or in some cases, surgery to restore function and relieve pain.

Tailbone pain Causes

Tailbone pain, or coccydynia, can result from trauma, prolonged sitting, infections, or underlying conditions such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction and piriformis syndrome. Differential diagnoses include fractures, pilonidal cysts, herniated discs, and referred pain from gastrointestinal or gynecological issues. Treatment options typically start with conservative measures like NSAIDs, supportive cushions, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. In more persistent cases, corticosteroid injections, ganglion impar blocks, ablations or, rarely, surgical intervention may be considered to relieve pain and improve quality of life.