![]() Neck pain and back pain are common chronic pain issues for many adults. Looking at your partner you say, “Mind if you drive this time?” However, your neck and back won’t let you complete this motion, and sharp pain radiates down your spine. Once you get into the driver’s seat, you turn around and scan the driveway behind you while backing up. Your partner’s fun, impromptu idea sounds like a great plan after a long day. You’ve passed by the town’s newest sweet shop for a few weeks now, but haven’t stopped in for a treat. Consequently, the spine center receives hundreds of referrals of complex patients from across Rhode Island and the Boston region.“Let’s jump in the car for some ice cream!” your partner exclaims. The spine center also includes spine surgeons who specialize in spinal deformity like scoliosis, kyphosis and flatback syndrome. ![]() The mechanical disc replicates the function of the normal healthy disc. The artificial disc is one of the most significant advances in the field of spine. These less invasive procedures usually enable a patient to be discharged sooner and recover more quickly with less pain when compared to traditional procedures.įor patients with cervical degenerative disc disease, spine surgeons at University Orthopedics also perform artificial disc replacement surgery in select cases. In this type of surgery, smaller incisions are used with less disruption of muscle and soft tissue. If and when spine surgery becomes necessary, the surgeons at the Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics are trained in the latest minimally invasive techniques. This content-rich Internet presence includes information on spinal conditions and treatments an anatomy library an exercise library symptom guides and home remedies for back pain and neck pain. In some cases, delaying treatment for a serious neurologic deficit may result in permanent loss of strength and/or sensation.Ĭenter for Spine Health at University Orthopedics also invested in the creation of an online spine encyclopedia on back and neck pain and all the advanced treatment options available today. While it may be appropriate to use nonoperative measures and watchfully wait for arm or leg pain to resolve, loss of strength in the extremity may need to be treated more quickly and aggressively. Many patients, for example, don’t understand the significance of arm or leg weakness caused by a spinal problem. This overview on home remedies also includes exercises and stretches that help prevent the recurrence of a future attack of back pain or neck pain. This educational guide on home remedies for back pain and neck pain also includes a symptom guide so patients understand emergency symptoms like weakness or numbness in a hand or foot. Ideally we want every person coming through The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics to receive a copy of this book so they understand their exercises and what symptoms need to be evaluated quickly by a spine specialist. This is also the core component of our recommended Home Exercise Program. The Center for Spine Health prints and distributes a 36 page Home Remedy Book for patients across Rhode Island. ![]() If surgery is necessary because of a herniated disc or other spine problem, the Center for Spine Health includes five fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeons, the highest level of medical education in the U.S.Īnother important aspect of this spine center approach is an investment in patient education. This spine center approach helps patients exhaust their non-surgical options before surgery is considered. The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics provides this team of non-surgical specialists collaborating with fellowship-trained spine surgeons - all under one roof. Patients, employers and health insurance companies desire and deserve a team of clinicians (non-surgeons, physical therapists and surgeons) working together under one roof. The other problem with this fragmented approach, is that the patient receives a treatment recommendation that is biased to the specialty of the physician seen. Too many times, a back pain or neck pain sufferer has to drive around town to multiple locations: a doctor’s office a diagnostic center a therapy center a different location for non-surgical procedures, etc. The problem with spine care is that care is highly fragmented. A multidisciplinary spine team in multiple locations improves spine care and patient convenience ![]()
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