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Neck and Back Pain Treatment

Experience Relief. Regain Mobility. Live Pain-Free.

  • Alleviate chronic tension, stiffness, and discomfort
  • Improve spinal alignment and posture
  • Reduce inflammation and promote natural healing
  • Restore flexibility and range of motion
  • Non-surgical and surgical solutions tailored to your needs
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Neck and Back Pain Treatment

Experience Relief. Regain Mobility. Live Pain-Free.

Feel Better. Move Freely. Live Comfortably.

  • Alleviate chronic tension, stiffness, and discomfort
  • Improve spinal alignment and posture
  • Reduce inflammation and promote natural healing
  • Restore flexibility and range of motion
  • Non-surgical and surgical solutions tailored to your needs
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Neck and Back Pain Treatment

From Acute Discomfort to Chronic Pain—We Treat It All

Back and neck injuries can range from irritating to debilitating, depending on their severity. Fortunately, a wide variety of treatments for neck and back pain is available. Total Spine Institute specializes in pain management, minimally invasive procedures, physical rehabilitation, and complex spine surgery. With over 50 years of spine-focused expertise, the board-certified physicians at Total Spine Institute specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the neck and back. Contact us at (818) 616-4429 to schedule your obligation-free consultation.

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How Neck and Back Pain Are Related

Neck and back pain are more connected than many people realize. The spine runs continuously from the top of the neck to the base of the back. It provides structure, support, and nerve signals to the region. Often, when a person experiences acute or chronic neck pain, they also experience pain in the back, or vice versa.

What Causes Neck and Back Pain?

There are many potential causes of back and neck pain. In some cases, discomfort in these regions can be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (ongoing and persistent). Here’s a brief overview of some common causes of both acute and chronic types of neck or back pain.

Neck Pain

Common causes of chronic or acute neck pain include:

  • Trauma
  • Poor posture
  • Physical strain
  • Whiplash
  • Illness or infection
  • Tumors
  • Muscle or ligament strains
  • Various spinal diseases or conditions

Back Pain

Acute or chronic back pain is often caused by:
  • Trauma
  • Poor posture
  • Repetitive strain
  • Genetics
  • Various spinal conditions or diseases
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Man streching to treat neck & back pain

Common Conditions Treated at Total Spine

Many people experience chronic back pain or neck pain as a result of specific health conditions. Proper treatment can minimize symptoms and restore quality of life. Here are some of the common spinal conditions we treat at Total Spine Institute:
  • Traumatic spinal injuries
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Scoliosis
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Vertebral compression fractures
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Vertebrogenic pain
  • Sacroiliac Joint pain
Changes in the alignment of your spine can place greater pressure on your nerves. This, in turn, can lead to the worsening of pain. Our goal is to help restore the spine to proper alignment and promote spinal column health through personalized treatment programs.

Treatment Options

Common neck and back pain treatment options include:

Non-Surgical Treatments

Whenever possible, we begin with a conservative, non-surgical approach to treating back and neck pain. For example, we may recommend a combination of physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and anti-inflammatory medications for mild to moderate injuries or spinal conditions. Here are some of the top non-surgical treatments we offer.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a treatment designed to improve physical mobility after an injury or surgery. It may include exercises, stretches, and other movements designed to enhance spinal support and alleviate pain.
We often recommend lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and dietary modifications, to individuals experiencing neck and back pain.
Platelet-rich plasma injections utilize your own body’s plasma and platelets to promote self-healing. Platelets can stimulate tissue regeneration and healing, and are especially helpful when injected directly into an injured site. PRP treatments can help with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Back and neck pain can make it difficult or impossible to live a normal life. To help manage pain levels, we often prescribe anti-inflammatory medications by themselves or in combination with pain-management injections. We offer epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, and nerve blocks to reduce acute or chronic pain.
This non-surgical treatment relieves pressure and pain on spinal nerves by gently stretching the spine.
    • Steroid injections
    • Nerve blocks
  • Image Guided Spinal decompression
  • Nerve ablation
  • Chiropractic
  • Emsculpt NEO
Surgical:
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Discectomy and fusion
  • Artificial disc replacement
  • Laminectomy
In severe cases, surgery may be the best course of action to restore spinal function and health while minimizing ongoing pain.
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Neck and back pain non-surgical treatment at Total Spine Institute

Non-Surgical Treatments

Whenever possible, we begin with a conservative, non-surgical approach to treating back and neck pain. For example, we may recommend a combination of physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and anti-inflammatory medications for mild to moderate injuries or spinal conditions. Here are some of the top non-surgical treatments we offer.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a treatment designed to improve physical mobility after an injury or surgery. It may include exercises, stretches, and other movements designed to enhance spinal support and alleviate pain.

Rest and Activity Modifications

We often recommend lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and dietary modifications, to individuals experiencing neck and back pain.

PRP Treatments

Platelet-rich plasma injections utilize your own body’s plasma and platelets to promote self-healing. Platelets can stimulate tissue regeneration and healing, and are especially helpful when injected directly into an injured site. PRP treatments can help with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Pain Injections

Back and neck pain can make it difficult or impossible to live a normal life. To help manage pain levels, we often prescribe anti-inflammatory medications by themselves or in combination with pain-management injections. We offer epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, and nerve blocks to reduce acute or chronic pain.

Spinal Decompression

This non-surgical treatment relieves pressure and pain on spinal nerves by gently stretching the spine.
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Surgeries

When non-invasive methods are insufficient to treat back and neck pain, we may recommend surgery. Here are some of the common surgical treatments we offer.

Microdiscectomy

A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that involves relieving spinal pressure by removing portions of a herniated disc.

Discectomy and Fusion

During this procedure, a surgeon removes a damaged disc and fuses the adjacent bones for support. This treatment can relieve pain caused by pinched nerves.

Artificial Disc Replacement

An artificial disc replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged disc with an artificial joint. It can restore motion and reduce pain.
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Why Choose Total Spine Institute

Total Spine Institute is a highly respected provider of both minimally invasive and surgical spinal treatments in Oakland and surrounding areas. We have over 50 years of combined experience in providing the highest standard of spinal care. Whether you suffer from acute, chronic, or cancer-related spinal problems, we can help.
We use a combination of cutting-edge diagnosis processes to determine the source of neck or back pain. These may include a thorough review of the medical history, a comprehensive physical examination, and imaging tests.
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Our
Providers

With over 50 years of experience, our team includes specialists in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures, and complex spine surgery. Each provider is committed to working collaboratively to deliver personalized, effective treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

Andrew Fox, M.D.

Neuro Spine Surgeon

Ryan Derby, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management

Ryan Mattie, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management

Cheri Geist, PA-C, MPAP, FAAPA

Physician Assistant

John Michael Holmes, DO, JD

Interventional Pain Management

James Silverthorn, D.O.

Neuro Spine Surgeon

David Pilkington, DO

Interventional Pain Management

Pouriya Ghayoumi, M.D.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Vlad Gendelman, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

What our patients say

Just want to say thank you to Total Spine Institute for all your care that I have received. Dr Mattie and Dr Fox are real heroes that really help and listen to their patients. That is the service that I received and would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone.
– Steve L.
Dr. Fox truly made my visits a breeze! From calming my nerves before surgery to providing comforting reassurance afterward, he went above and beyond to ensure I felt at ease throughout the entire process. Along with his incredibly accommodating staff, scheduling appointments was a breeze. The best part? I experienced minimal pain post-surgery and I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my procedure was an outstanding success. A heartfelt thank you to you, Dr. Fox!
– Nicole P.
Dr. Fox and his Team of Friendly, Courteous Professionals are the very best you can get! I am a critical care RN, so I am always censoring the care I receive and can easily see the difference.
– Yvonne
Foot numbness and leg and back pain had been increasingly limiting my mobility, and activity level. Dr. Fox cleaned up scar tissue that was putting pressure on the spinal nerve. I’ve regained feeling and am working on re-strengthening the leg. I was in and out of surgery the same day and the surgical site has healed well with no complication. Should have done this sooner!
– Claudio C.
Dr. Fox and his team are extremely professional and caring. They had our total and complete trust from day 1. We are so grateful!
– Amanda B.
Highly recommend this office and Dr.Fox! Everyone I ever spoke with was very polite and kind. Dr.Fox has a great bedside manner. He feels more like a caring, trustworthy, friend. Being in pain is horrible, but knowing your Dr. Has your best interest at heart makes you feel more at ease. I trust and respect Dr.Fox and his colleagues very much!
– Vanessa M.

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You deserve to enjoy a life free from neck and back pain. To schedule an obligation-free spinal consultation with Total Spine Institute in Northern California, Southern California and Arizona, please call us at (818) 616-4429 today.
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Neck and Back Pain FAQs

If you have persistent or severe back or neck discomfort, or if your symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, it’s time to see a doctor.

Exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, sleeping on a supportive pillow, and maintaining good posture can all help prevent neck and back pain.

Before your consultation, we recommend coming prepared to list your current symptoms in detail. Consider writing down what your pain feels like and where it’s located. You may also wish to keep a symptom diary and write down what triggers your pain.

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