June 2008
Could a pain in your arm originate in your neck? Does a pain in your leg have its roots in the nerves of your back? The location of your symptoms may or may not be their source.
Identifying the culprit in the case of neck, arm, back or leg pain can take a certain amount of sleuthing. Here's how a spine specialist starts the investigation. Dr. Anne Meyer, who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as acupuncture, says this time-tested treatment may provide relief for back pain but should always follow a thorough exam. An active mother of two was in constant pain after a traffic accident five years ago. Dr. Burak Ozgur performed a minimally invasive spine operation that is allowing her to return to the tennis court and ski slopes. X-rays and scans more clearly reveal the anatomical landscape and help your doctor make the right diagnosis. The S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center can be an important resource in treating your back pain.