About us
Statistics reveal that back pain will strike
four out of five Americans during their lifetime. Once a back attack
hits, you are four times more likely to have a recurrence. No wonder
so many people wander chronically in and out of doctors' offices
and have enough pain pills in their medicine cabinets to rival
the supply of a pharmacy. If you have a back or neck pain, no matter
how complex, we can help you.
Overview
Monterey Spine is a new regional center specializing in back and neck
problems. It currently receives some of the most complex cases of
back and neck pain from across the state. Monterey Spine is able
to care for any type of back or neck problem, from the simple back
or neck strain all the way to the most complex spine surgery.
How we're unique
What makes Monterey Spine different from other treatment centers is
its nonsurgical approach to back and neck problems. Most spine treatment
centers are directed by surgeons who favor the use of spine surgery.
At Monterey Spine, however, our multifaceted team takes all factors
into consideration before mapping out a treatment plan. These physicians
have advanced training in the treatment of back and neck pain and
are successful in helping people return to activity – without
surgery.
Monterey Spine takes a multidisciplinary,
team approach to spine care, involving both surgical and nonsurgical
spine physicians. This team of professionals pools together its expertise
to develop the best treatment for each patient. We provide all the
necessary diagnostic testing and treatment in one place, eliminating
the need for multiple referrals, delayed care and overall confusion.
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If surgery is needed
Sometimes surgery is the best treatment option, especially for those
suffering from herniated discs, spinal fractures, spinal deformities,
spinal tumors and scoliosis. However, it is estimated that over half
of back surgeries performed are unnecessary, and in some cases, even
counterproductive. At Monterey Spine, surgery is used as a treatment
option only after nonsurgical treatments have been tried. When surgery
is the answer, Monterey Spine surgeons are highly trained and proficient
in the latest minimally invasive techniques for spine surgery. They
are also among the first in the nation to implement the use of the
artificial disc as an alternative to traditional fusion surgery.
Patient education
The Monterey Spine team strongly believes in educating patients to
make informed decisions about their medical care. As a free community
service, Monterey Spine has a full-time RN who provides medical advice
and general information on back and neck pain. We also send out our
home remedy book for free.
We have learned from experience that the
best way to treat back pain is before it happens, by educating people
on ways to lower the risk of a future back pain attack. This educational
Web site demonstrates our commitment to this goal. We hope you find
it helpful and informative.
Monterey Joint
The physicians at Monterey Spine work hand
in hand with the fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at Monterey
Joint, a practice that addresses a wide variety of orthopedic problems,
specifically those related to hip and knee.
Click
here to go to the Monterey Joint Web site.
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