I provide comprehensive, non-surgical spine and joint care grounded in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). My approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, functional assessment, and thoughtful treatment selection, with close coordination among referring physicians and rehabilitation teams.
My clinical services are organized into three core areas, each of which may be appropriate at different stages of a patient’s care.
Comprehensive Spine & Joint Evaluation
A thorough evaluation is the foundation of effective treatment. I begin with a detailed clinical history, focused physical examination, and review of prior imaging and records when available. The goal is to identify the primary pain generators, understand functional limitations, and determine whether symptoms are best addressed through rehabilitation, procedural intervention, or further diagnostic workup.
Comprehensive evaluations may include assessment of:
- Neck, mid-back, and low back pain
- Shoulder, hip, knee, and other joint pain
- Post-injury or post-surgical symptoms
- Nerve-related or radicular pain
- Functional limitations affecting work, activity, or daily living
These evaluations are often requested by primary care physicians, surgeons, and physical therapists when symptoms persist, evolve, or become more complex.
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Spine & Joint Injections
Spine and joint injections are used selectively to help diagnose pain sources, reduce inflammation, and support functional recovery when conservative care alone has not been sufficient.
I perform a range of image-guided procedures, including:
- Joint injections
- Epidural injections of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine
- Lumbar disc injections
- Trigger point injections
- Diagnostic and therapeutic nerve blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Sympathetic nerve blocks
Procedures are recommended only when clinically appropriate and are typically integrated with rehabilitation, activity modification, and ongoing functional assessment. Close communication with referring clinicians is an important part of this process.
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Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is one component of a broader treatment spectrum and is considered for carefully selected patients. These therapies are used when the clinical picture suggests potential benefit and when patients have not achieved adequate relief with more traditional approaches.
Regenerative options may include biologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate cells (BMAC), used in joints, soft tissues, or select spine applications. These treatments are discussed in the context of current evidence, realistic expectations, and alternative options.
Regenerative medicine is not presented as a replacement for standard care, but rather as an adjunct for appropriate patients after thoughtful evaluation.
Learn more on about Regenerative Medicine:
- What is PRP?
- PRP for Knee Pain
- PRP for Back Pain
- PRP for Shoulder Injuries
- PRP for Elbow & Tendon Injuries
A Measured, Collaborative Approach
Not every patient needs an injection, and not every condition is appropriate for regenerative treatment. My role is to help determine what is most appropriate for the individual patient at a given point in their care.
I work collaboratively with:
- Primary care physicians
- Orthopedic and spine surgeons
- Rheumatologists
- Physical therapists and occupational therapists
The shared goal is accurate diagnosis, functional improvement, and escalation of care as needed.
My goal is to provide evidence-based options that reduce pain, restore mobility, and support long-term recovery. I specialize in minimally invasive non-surgical treatments to help patients with spine, joint, and sports-related injuries.