Avicenna Spine & Joint Care

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Chronic spine and joint pain, and decreased mobility disrupts life for many people. These problems may be the result of spinal disc herniation, surgery, or joint degeneration. We offer solutions to these problems in ways other than surgery.
Why are most of our patients sent to us by their friends and family?
I. Our treatment is based upon the latest scientific studies in pain medicine.
II. Our concern emphasizes not only pain relief but also a return to normal function. Pain is treated via therapeutic injections while function is addressed with manual therapy and exercise techniques.
III. Injection therapy consists of fluoroscopy or ultrasound guided "diagnostic" nerve blocks followed by radiofrequency treatment. One radiofrequency procedure can provide pain relief for twelve to twenty four months.
IV. The use of pain medication and steroids (cortisone) is minimized.
Pain is eliminated by restoring normal function. Treatment methods include:
*Fluoroscopy and ultrasound guided nerve blockade to make accurate diagnosis and restore function of injured nerve.
*Radiofrequency nerve ablation under fluoroscopic or ultrasonic guidence to treat neurogenic inflammation.
*Fluoroscopy and ultrasound guided peripheral joint injections.
*Prolotherapy to improve blood supply and strengthen ligaments and muscle tendons.
*Needling and infiltration taut muscle bands with local anesthetic to help elongate shortening muscles and restore their normal function.
*Botox injections to relieve muscle spasms for a period of 3 to 6 months.
** Also Manual Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Acupuncture are organic parts of the rehabilitation process.