Minimally-Invasive Specialists
Main Line Spine is widely recognized for its top-ranked Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists. We are uniquely focused on providing patients with the least invasive, most effective and latest groundbreaking medical advances in the field. Main Line Spine finds a customized path to restore the quality of life for each of its patients.
What Is A Physiatrist?
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctors, also known as Physiatrists, specialize in treating a broad scope of conditions across the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders. They focus on relieving pain and restoring function and mobility – all without the need for major surgery.
Dedicated Center for Challenging Cases
Main Line Spine’s Center for Advanced Interventional Treatments focuses on situations where conservative treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief. The Center and its team are nationally known for expertise in advanced interventional medical treatment options. Its patients often find renewed hope in the Center’s individualized approaches.
Our Surgery Center Has a New Name! It is now the:
Merion Medical Surgery Center
Same great doctors and team you know. Same location. Same primary ambulatory surgery center used by Main Line Spine. But doctors from other medical practices are now also using it. So we’ve updated the name.
When Your Back Is Still Hurting, Months After Major Spine Surgery
While major back surgery is rarely necessary, it may be warranted in some cases. A look at why pain may persist months after major spine surgery, and options to consider when it does.
mild Procedure for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
For appropriate patients, the mild® procedure is a minimally invasive surgical option for lumbar spinal stenosis.
This outpatient procedure treats this condition by removing excess ligament tissue, which reduces compression on spinal nerves. Typically, the mild® procedure takes under an hour to complete.
Why Are More 30 and 40-Year-Olds Experiencing Knee Pain?
Today’s younger adults are sustaining far more knee damage in their early years than was typical in past generations.
A look at why, along with preventive measures for knee health that you can take.
9 Ways to Treat Back Pain Without Surgery
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. While spinal back surgery can benefit some causes of back pain, it’s important to note that it’s rarely necessary.
Back pain often resolves itself over a few months, especially with the help of effective non-surgical treatments. A look at nine options to try to relieve back pain without surgery.
Pain in the Neck?
It could actually be a shoulder problem. And vice versa.
Pain felt in your shoulder area can sometimes be coming from your neck. Conversely, neck pain can actually be hiding a shoulder problem. Learn more about the challenges of figuring out the true source of your shoulder or neck pain.
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