Orthopedic Care: Spine Care

Taking care of an injured spine is more than making a diagnosis. Suburban Hospital Spine Care offers skilled hands-on evaluation and appropriate diagnostic testing, the essentials to determining the best overall plan of care.

Eight of ten Americans will experience a lifestyle-altering episode of back pain as some point in their lives. Ninety percent of single episodes of back pain become recurrent. While certain diseases and traumatic injuries can cause back pain, research shows that the most common causes of back pain or injuries are poor physical condition, poor posture, improper body mechanics, and the prolonged, repetitive use of incorrect bending or lifting techniques.

We apply our clinical expertise to establish an accurate diagnosis quickly and develop a plan of care that fits the needs of each patient suffering from a spinal injury or pain. It is our practice to exhaust every appropriate treatment option before considering surgery. However, when a problem is not corrected with prescribed rest, exercise, conditioning programs, or physical therapy, further diagnostic testing may be used to precisely identify the key factors causing the patient's discomfort. If a surgical procedure becomes the right choice, our team of specialists is trained to effectively correct problems related to:

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Traumatic and overuse injuries to the spine
Spinal deformities both acquired and congenital
Whiplash injuries
Systemic diseases affecting spinal function
Degenerative spinal conditions
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
Herniated disc lesions
Soft tissue sprains, strains, and contusions
Work-related back pain
Mechanical back dysfunction
Fractures, dislocations, subluxations

Suburban Hospital Spine Care has a focus on preventing and providing relief for back pain and spinal disorders is one of our specialties. For a referral to one of our affiiliated physicians, please call 301.896.3939.