Back Pain Specialist
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Patrick S Hill, MD
Spine Surgeon & Disc Replacement Specialist located in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA
About 25% of adults report back pain within the last three months, and for many, the pain is a source of constant frustration. At Patrick Hill MD, in the Beverly Grove area of Los Angeles, California, esteemed spine surgeon Dr. Hill (a part of DOCS Health) offers innovative high-tech solutions for surgical back pain management. When traditional and conservative care fails, Dr. Hill offers advanced procedures to restore your spine to its maximum potential and function. Call the office or schedule a consultation online today.
Back Pain Q & A
What causes back pain?
There are many reasons for back pain, ranging from accidents to neurological issues. Some of the most common are:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Spinal cord tumor
- Spinal infection
- Spinal fractures
- Bone spurs
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Nerve entrapment
- Spinal deformities like scoliosis
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Facet joint dysfunction
- Failed spinal fusion surgery
Whether you have back pain after a car accident or you've had it a very long time, Dr. Hill can expertly diagnose and treat the problem.
When should I see help for back pain?
Mild, occasional back pain may respond to a short period of rest. However, if your pain starts suddenly or persists for more than a few days, it's time to see Dr. Hill for an evaluation. If at any time, your back pain disrupts your mobility or keeps you from living a full life, you may need help to find its cause and solution.
Back pain that occurs with other symptoms like shooting pain, bladder or bowel control issues, or leg weakness could indicate a potentially serious condition that requires immediate treatment.
Many causes of back pain are progressive, which means they'll generally get worse and worse if you don't take action. However, when you seek back pain treatment early, you can significantly reduce the amount of pain and disability you may have long term.
How is back pain treated?
Dr. Hill takes a conservative and integrative approach to back pain treatment, with initial approaches commonly including physical therapy, activity modification, and conservative pain medication. If initial conservative care doesn’t provide adequate pain relief, you may need spine injections or interventional pain management procedures.
In cases where your back pain doesn't respond to conservative care, or if surgery is the best way to restore your quality of life, Dr. Hill can help. He performs minimally invasive spine surgery and robotic spine surgery for disc replacement, spinal fusion, and other procedures.
Dr. Hill uses the most advanced technology available for spine surgeries, including the ExcelsiusGPS® and the MAZOR X STEALTH EDITION™ robotic systems. This specialized technology allows Dr. Hill to perform surgery with small incisions, superior precision, and the best possible outcomes.
Back pain doesn't have to take over your life or prevent you from living comfortably. Call Patrick Hill MD or book a consultation online today to learn how Dr. Hill can help with back or neck pain.