Minimally-Invasive Specialists
Main Line Spine is widely recognized for its top-ranked Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists. We are uniquely focused on providing patients with the least invasive, most effective and latest groundbreaking medical advances in the field. Main Line Spine finds a customized path to restore the quality of life for each of its patients.
What Is A Physiatrist?
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctors, also known as Physiatrists, specialize in treating a broad scope of conditions across the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders. They focus on relieving pain and restoring function and mobility – all without the need for major surgery.
Dedicated Center for Challenging Cases
Main Line Spine’s Center for Advanced Interventional Treatments focuses on situations where conservative treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief. The Center and its team are nationally known for expertise in advanced interventional medical treatment options. Its patients often find renewed hope in the Center’s individualized approaches.
mild Procedure for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
For appropriate patients, the mild® procedure is a minimally invasive surgical option for lumbar spinal stenosis.
This outpatient procedure treats this condition by removing excess ligament tissue, which reduces compression on spinal nerves. Typically, the mild® procedure takes under an hour to complete.
How Epidural Injections Work
Main Line Spine’s doctors develop an individualized path for lower back pain relief with every patient they see. They start with the most conservative treatments available.
One option they may eventually consider is lumbar steroid injections. A detailed look at how this treatment option can help to resolve back pain issues.
9 Ways to Treat Back Pain Without Surgery
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. While spinal back surgery can benefit some causes of back pain, it’s important to note that it’s rarely necessary.
Back pain often resolves itself over a few months, especially with the help of effective non-surgical treatments. A look at nine options to try to relieve back pain without surgery.
Pain in the Neck?
It could actually be a shoulder problem. And vice versa.
Pain felt in your shoulder area can sometimes be coming from your neck. Conversely, neck pain can actually be hiding a shoulder problem. Learn more about the challenges of figuring out the true source of your shoulder or neck pain.
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