Nonsurgical Spine Care If you are experiencing back or neck pain due to arthritis, an injury of the nerves, muscles, tendons, bones or joints, or a spine condition that limits your mobility, the experts at the Mission Health Spine Center specialize in the diagnosis and conservative treatment to reduce your pain and return you to activity. At Mission, we provide a collaborative approach to care, bringing together a team of physiatrists, imaging specialists, orthopedic spine surgeons, physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists to identify the cause of your pain and provide personalized care based on your specific needs. We welcome self-referrals, and work alongside referring physicians and other specialists to optimize treatment. Expert Physiatrist Guided Treatment At the Mission Health Spine Center, our experienced, fellowship-trained physiatrists are experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and serve on the front line of your care. Our physiatrists provide detailed consultations for patients suffering from neck or back pain to accurately diagnose the condition or injury and treat it efficiently and accurately. Our physiatrists are expert diagnosticians that utilize the latest advanced diagnostic procedures, including: Electrodiagnosis EMG/nerve conduction studies Nerve stimulation for localization Interventional selective nerve root and peripheral nerve root blockade Fluoroscopic guided diagnostic small and large joint injections of the spine and extremities Ultrasound guided diagnostic bursa, joint, tendon, and muscle injections Advanced MRI , CT, and ultrasound imaging After the cause of your pain has been identified, our physiatrists oversee your care, initiating treatment, working with physical therapists and, if needed, neurologists, spine surgeons and other specialists. In addition, unique to the Mission Spine Center program, a team of Registered Nurse Navigators help with continuity of care and guidance throughout your specialized treatment plan and are available 5 days/week. At Mission, our physiatrists offer a variety of nonsurgical and less-invasive procedures, including: Ultrasound and fluoroscope-guided spine injections Spinal Nerve stimulators, blocks and ablation procedures Large and small joint peripheral and spine injections Orthotic and brace prescription Physical Therapy exercises and goal specific care plans Non-opioid pain medication management Botox and trigger point injections Holistic approaches and treatment modalities Physical Therapists Restore Function Whether you have a previous injury or are experiencing pain due to inflammation, arthritis, sprains or strains, the physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists at the Mission Health Spine Center offer a wide range of therapeutic services to increase strength, balance and range of motion. Our highly trained physical therapists are skilled in the most up-to-date treatment modalities and create an individualized plan for each patient to improve circulation, increase range of motion, remove tension and decrease pain. Our physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists may use a combination of: Cranial-sacral massage Massage therapy, manual therapy and myofascial release Mechanical traction Aquatic therapy Ice/heat therapy Electrical stimulation Paraffin treatment Neuromuscular disorder rehabilitation Orthopedic disorder rehabilitation