Whether it’s a herniated disc or chronic back discomfort, spine issues can prevent you from doing the things you love. At New York Sports & Joints, our board-certified orthopedic specialists provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and spine treatments focused on fast recovery and lasting relief.
Herniated Disc
- Affects cervical or lumbar regions
- Symptoms include pain, sensory loss, and weakness in extremities
- Treatments include physical therapy, injections, and surgical microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Defined by the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back
- Symptoms include neurogenic claudication (pain with walking), back pain, leg discomfort
- Treatments include activity modification, epidural steroid injections, and decompression surgery
Spinal Arthritis (Osteoarthritis of the Spine)
- Age-related joint degeneration
- Symptoms include back pain, stiffness, and swelling around vertebral joints
- Treatments include NSAIDs, physical therapy, regenerative medicine, and minimally invasive surgery