Neck & Spine
The spine is one of the most vital structures in the human body, providing both stability and mobility while protecting the delicate spinal cord. It supports the head, shoulders, and upper body, allowing you to stand upright, bend, twist, and move through daily activities. The neck, or cervical spine, is the most flexible portion of the spine, allowing for significant range of motion while supporting the weight of the head. Because the neck is less protected than other parts of the spine, it is especially vulnerable to injuries and conditions that can cause pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Back and neck pain are common conditions that affect many people at some point in their lives. While many episodes of pain resolve on their own within a few weeks, others may persist and require medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause. Understanding the source of spinal pain is essential to developing an effective treatment plan, as spine-related conditions can vary widely — from muscle strains and herniated discs to degenerative changes, arthritis, or nerve compression.
At Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, our highly qualified team of neck and spine specialists is dedicated to the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of spine disorders. Whenever possible, we take a conservative, non-surgical approach, utilizing physical therapy, interventional spine care, and targeted injections to relieve pain and improve function. When surgery becomes necessary, our board-certified spine surgeon offers advanced surgical solutions for the neck, back, and lower spine, providing patients with the most effective care tailored to their specific condition.
Our goal is to help every patient regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy with confidence.
Learn more about common conditions:
Fractures
- Cervical Fracture
- Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
- Osteoporosis and Spinal Fractures
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Sprains, Strains and Other Injuries
Other Injuries
Diseases and Syndromes
- Adult Spondylolisthesis in the Low Back
- Chordoma
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Deformity
Pain Syndromes
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (Spinal Cord Compression).
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Nonsurgical Treatment
Surgical Treatments
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Artificial Disk Replacement in the Lumbar Spine
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Treatment Options
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
- Spinal Fusion
- Surgical Options for Cervical Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
You may have seen individuals with scoliosis and wondered what it was. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow. Without treatment, scoliosis can be disabling and cause many complications. An
Chordoma
Cancer is always frightening, no matter where it occurs. One type of cancer that is particularly distressing is chordoma, a rare malignant bone tumor that forms in the spine or the base of the skull. More specifically, it’s a type of sarcoma, which is a broad group of cancers that
Cervical Radiculopathy
With cervical radiculopathy, neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers. Pins-and-needles tingling and/or pain, which can range from achy to shock-like or burning, may also radiate down into the arm and/or hand. The longer that
