| There are many ways to become injured: automobile accidents, repetitive stress, sports injuries and many others. We are dedicated to the proper diagnosis and evaluation of your individual case so that we are able to prescribe the best possible course of treatment. Please bookmark and return to this page in the future for detailed descriptions of injuries that we treat so that you are as informed as possible about the various approaches available to you. |
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| Spine Injuries are widespread and vary in severity. |
| Thorough evaluation leads to a proper diagnosis which leads to the appropriate treatment regimen. The challenge is to design a program that meets the specific needs of each individual. Treatment for any spinal condition is recommended as soon as possible to minimize further aggravation. The following is just the beginning of conditions treated at Michigan Sports and Spine Center. |
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| Radiculopathy |
| A "pinched nerve" refers to nerve compression that can be a result of a bulging or herniated ("slipped") disk. Radicular pain is the pain that radiates into the arm or leg and is often described as an "electrical" or "burning" feeling. These symptoms can be constant or intermittent and can vary in intesntiy. Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and muscle spasm are almost always present with radiculopathy. |
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| Myofascial Pain |
| Aching pain in muscles and connective tissue is myofascial pain. Trauma, such as whiplash, can cause myofascial pain. It can also be associated with repetitive microtraumas such as poor posture, sitting at a computer or other job-related tasks. Patients can experience myofascial pain in various parts of the body, such as the neck, arms, back or legs. Some patients report difficulty sleeping or maintaining a prolonged position due to muscle fatigue. |
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| Spinal Stenosis |
| Stenosis is a narrowing of the foramen, the openings between each vertebral level, through which the nerve roots exit the central canal and travel throughout the body. A narrowing of the foramen can cause problems similar to a "pinched nerve." Cervical stenosis produces pain in the neck and/or upper extremities. This can result in decreased grip strength or numb hands. Lumbar stenosis can cause back and/or lower extremities. This can result in difficulty walking, standing, and sitting. |
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| Tendon, Ligament and Soft Tissue Pain |
| Localized pain that occurs when an area is stretched, torn or overused. The result is tenderness, limited range of motion, inflammation, and/or weakness. |
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| Repetitive Strain Injury |
| An injury that occurs from a chronically used part of the body, either in a normal or abnormal way. These problems are often found in people who perform repetitive activities in their daily routine. |
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| Non-Spinal Causes of Low Back and Neck Pain |
| Neck and back pain can sometimes be referred from other disorders such as: shoulder/elbow injuries, bladder disease, appendicitis, kidney disease, uterine disorders and urinary tract infections. |
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