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Patient Success Stories
Care for Spine Disease
Are your experiencing chronic back pain? It could be degenerative spine disease. This condition may be caused by an injury but more often is the result of the normal wear and tear of aging. DiagnosisWe offer several tests to diagnose degenerative spine disease. Our experienced staff uses state-of-the-art equipment for all of these tests: TreatmentMost back pain is due to aging or a muscle sprain or strain. Our physical medicine specialists (physiatrists) can help you manage your back pain. Physiatrists treat a wide range of problems, from sore neck, back and shoulders to spinal cord injuries. They focus on restoring function through physical therapy and other conservative measures, including steroid shots and anti-inflammatory and pain medications.
If you have severe pain or immobility that does not get better, you may need to see a surgeon who specializes in spinal surgeries. If you need surgery to relieve back pain, our spine specialists offer some of the most advanced surgical techniques, including:
Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a neuroscience doctor and more. This page last updated 4/23/08 10:48 AM
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