Non-surgical Spine Treatment

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NON-SURGICAL SPINE TREATMENT

• By Cuellar Spine

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• Having had two spine surgeries himself, Dr.
  Cuéllar understands the importance of avoiding
  surgery whenever possible. The majority of back
  and neck pain can be treated without spine
  surgery. Dr. Cuéllar and his team will do
  everything in their power to help you avoid
  surgery, providing you with individualized
  treatment advice and referral to other services
  if deemed necessary.
• After Dr. Cuéllar completes his evaluation of
  you and determines that you do not have a problem
  that requires surgery, such as nerve compression
  or spinal cord compression, he can make some
  recommendations for non-surgical treatments to
  try first.

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• There are several potentially beneficially ways
  to help you improve back and neck pain without
  surgery, including exercise or physical therapy
  regimens, massage, acupuncture, injections,
  holistic healing treatments such as an
  anti-inflammatory diet or nutritional
  supplements. Some examples of these are provided
  below.
• Massage
• Many people have back or neck pain of
  musculoskeletal origin that can be caused by
  stress-induced muscle tension, poor posture or
  non-ergonomic working environments. This type of
  pain can commonly be treated by a safe exercise
  regimen and soft tissue massage. Choosing a
  massage therapist is a personal choice and may
  depend on the particular type of massage you
  prefer, your location, etc. One location I
  recommend is Radiance of Life, on Larchmont Blvd
  in Los Angeles.

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• Physical therapy
• A good physical therapist can help you
  strengthen your core muscles, which are vital to
  supporting your spine. Having a strong core can
  not only get you out of pain but can help prevent
  spine problems in the future. Upon evaluation, we
  will taylor your referral to your particular
  needs. A few excellent therapists we recommend
  are Clifton Matsuno, Heather Milligan at Elite
  Ortho Sports, and Aspire Physical Therapy and
  Sports.
• Acupuncture
• Acupuncture has been used in Chinese medicine
  for thousands of years, and has been supported by
  some scientific literature as a means of
  non-surgical pain relief for various
  ailments. Kristen Ebbert is one excellent
  acupuncturist located centrally in Los Angeles.

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• Anti-inflammatory injections
• Traditionally, pain management specialists have
  used steroids to inject into joints or near
  inflamed nerves. However, steroids have several
  drawbacks and there are now better alternatives
  available, such as the anti-inflammatory protein
  A2M that can be extracted from your own
  blood. Learn more here.
• Anti-inflammatory foods and lifestyle
• In addition to exercise, acupuncture and
  massage, nutrition is another key variable in
  your health that can be adjusted to make you your
  best, pain-free self. At your evaluation we can
  discuss your current lifestyle to determine if
  any improvements can be made. Many resources
  exist online and in print. One potential resource
  is Dr. Vanessa Cuéllar. Some free anti-inflammator
  y food and smoothie recipes are provided, as well
  as additional reading sources.

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• Contact us
• Cuellar Spine
• http//www.cuellarspine.com
• 450 N. Roxbury Drive 3rd Floor
  Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone (310)
  803-9407