Spine Care

Diagnosing spine pain

In order to diagnose the source of your pain, our team begins with a physical evaluation and review of your medical history. This allows them to get a baseline understanding of your spine health and determine next steps for a diagnosis.

Imaging is often recommended and may include X-ray, MRI- or CT scans. These images allow your doctor to get a comprehensive view of your spine to give you an accurate diagnosis.

Spine conditions treated

At Main Line Health, we take a conservative approach to every patient’s care and offer a variety of options to help you manage your spine condition. From common to complex, the team at Main Line Health is equipped in treating a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Back Pain
• Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
• Back Spasms
• Degenerative Spinal Disease
• Herniated Disk
• Kyphosis
• Neck Pain
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Spinal Cord Tumors
• Chiari Malformation
• Spondylosis (osteoarthritis of the spine)
• Vertebral fractures
• Lower Back Pain
• Facet Joint Pain
• Cervical Neck Pain

Our extensive network of spine providers includes experts in all areas of spine treatment, and we’ll only recommend surgery if it is the best course of action for treating your condition.

If surgery is recommended, our team of neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons are experienced in several surgical techniques, including decompression, deformity correction, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion and motion preservation.

Spine care treatments

Treatment options for spine conditions vary, sometimes encompassing both non-surgical and surgical approaches. Our team focuses on minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. The team takes the time to make sure you are comfortable with the recommended treatment plan.

Second opinion for spine conditions

Being told you need spine surgery can be overwhelming, and it's normal to feel a range of emotions. Seeking a second opinion from the spine experts at Main Line Health can confirm your diagnosis and help you make informed decisions about your treatment plan. Our team will review your medical history and diagnosis to recommend the best treatment approach, empowering you to make the best decision for your health.

Our top priority is making sure you feel comfortable with your diagnosis and treatment plan. It’s not uncommon for patients to seek a second opinion. Our team of experts supports patients and their families receiving multiple perspectives when it comes to making decisions about their care.