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Non–Operative Treatments for Chronic Pain Available at the Center for Spine and Orthopedics

The Center for Spine and Orthopedics offers comprehensive physical medicine & rehabilitation for managing chronic pain. Our physiatrists offer a variety of diagnostic and non-operative pain management options, including ultrasound-guided injections, generative medicine, nerve block and acupuncture. These may be prescribed in combination or alone. Our physicians also work in partnership with local physical therapists…

Spine & Back Pain — Diseases and Conditions

Each segment of your spine is crucial to the well–being of your entire spine and spinal cord since each part’s strength depends on the other vertebrae and discs to function properly. Constant stress, repetitive or acute injuries and various conditions, such as arthritis, can cause pain. Pinpointing the source of your pain and understanding your…

Amanda Gonyea’s Story: Pain-Free After Spinal Fusion

Sword fighter Amanda Gonyea spent a year seeing physicians who said that her chronic back pain was caused by excess weight. The 48-year old woman lost 150 pounds, but the pain did not go away. A friend recommended that she visit the Center for Spine and Orthopedics (CSO). “I came to CSO for my left foot…

Bill Allen’s Story: Free from Neck Pain after Total Disc Replacement

Bill Allen works 70 hours per week in his lawn care business, building retaining walls and operating heavy equipment. Though he doesn’t recall a specific incident that triggered his neck pain, he knows that it started last spring. “It felt like I’d pinched a nerve on the left side of my neck, and I couldn’t…

CSO Welcomes New International Fellow Dr. Stefano Carlucci

The Center for Spine and Orthopedics welcomes its latest fellow, Dr. Stefano Carlucci! Dr. Carlucci is an orthopedic surgeon resident in Bari, Italy. He studying with Dr. Michael Janssen through February 10.

Physician Assistant Lindsay Shillinglaw Joins CSO

Lindsay Shillinglaw, PA-C, joined the Center for Spine and Orthopedics in January and is assisting Dr. Michael Janssen. Lindsay has a master’s degree in medical sciences with an emphasis on surgery and is a member of the American Association of Physical Assistants. Lindsay hails from the South. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, community…