Non-Surgical Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
If you are experiencing lower back pain you should consult your spine surgeon or pain management specialist regarding your specific condition. The key to treating chronic lower back pain is to control the acute inflammation in the affected area. Our goal at Newport Orthopedic Institute is to improve the quality of the patient's daily life during and after recovery.
Your physician's role at this point of the patient journey is education, diagnosis and supervision of the prescribed treatment options to monitor progress and improvement.
Non-Surgical Treatments include:
- Relative Rest
- Medications
- Active Strengthening and Stretching
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Acupuncture
- Physical Therapy
- Sleep
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Traction
- Weight loss through diet
- Exercise and Movement Restrictions
- Back Brace and Stability
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Radiofrequency Ablation or Lumbar Facet Rhizotomy
- Neuromodulation - Spinal Column Stimulator (SCS)
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Michael L. Gordon, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical FractureCervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisDegenerative Disc DiseaseDiscetomyFacet Joint PainNeck SprainSpine (Surgical)Spine Back Injuries ConditionsView Profile
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Balaji (Bobby) S. Charlu, MD
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisChronic Back PainDegenerative Disc DiseaseEpidural Steroid InjectionsNeck SprainNon-Operative Treatment for Chronic Back PainRadiofrequency Ablation RFASacroiliac SI Joint Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulator SCS, Spine (Non-Operative), Spine Back Injuries Conditions, Sports Medicine (Non-Operative), WhiplashView Profile
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Richard S. Lee, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical FractureCervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisDegenerative Disc DiseaseDiscetomyFacet Joint PainNeck SprainSacroiliac SI Joint PainSpine (Surgical), Spine Back Injuries Conditions, WhiplashView Profile
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Interventional Procedure "Dr. Safman is caring and communicates well. The discomfort from the spinal injection is very minor. She makes it an easy procedure." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "I felt that everyone was very competent and professional and that I was in good hands." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Very positive experience, she even remembered me from several years ago." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Dr Safman and her team were extremely attentive and professional. They made every attempt to see that I was comfortable and at ease with the procedure. I have the utmost confidence in Dr Safman and her associates. Plus, they have a great sense of humor w ..." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Amazing and very professional. Explained everything that was happening as well as made me feel comfortable." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Very personable and like how they find solutions other than surgery. Entire staffing team has been great!" Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Her concern and daily check ins." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Pain Management "Lindsey listened to what I told her and helped me with my problems." Provider: Lindsay Charlu Baumhefner PA-C
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "The entire experience was above and beyond, even the fun banter during the actual procedure. I really appreciate the post procedure follows! Thanks to the entire team, well done" Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "My pain is gone right now. Explains everything she is doing." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "The epidurals went smoothly as I feel that I was well prepared for what was to take place. I appreciate the care that I was given." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "They seemed to be right on top of everything" Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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