Musculoskeletal Conditions

Neck pain – Both common and disabling, neck pain may have many causes, such as a pinched nerve associated with herniated or slipped spinal disk, arthritis, whiplash as a result of an accident, or other causes.

Low Back Pain – Most people will experience at least one episode of low back pain during their lifetime. For many, the pain can interfere with virtually every aspect of their daily activity. The causes are many and varied, and require careful diagnosis of the root cause... and a well-thought-out approach to effective therapy.

Osteoarthritis – A common degenerative joint disease that breaks down cartilage, osteoarthritis affects an estimated 20 million Americans. We seek to keep patients' joints pain-free and to halt the progression of osteoarthritis ... or provide a full spectrum of nonsurgical care to optimize the return to full function whenever possible.

Electrodiagnostic Medicine

We offer our patients sophisticated, non-invasive approaches to pinpointing the exact cause of their pain or other symptoms, diagnosing conditions such as:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – A specific group of symptoms that can include tingling, numbness,or pain in the fingers, thumb, hand and occasionally in the arm.

Peripheral Neuropathy – A variety of conditions that result when the nerves from the rest of the body that connect to the brain and spinal cord are diseased or damaged.

Radiculopathy – Pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs that are caused by a problem with you nerve roots.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome – Pressure on nerves to the foot that causes pain.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – A group of symptoms that may include pain in the neck and shoulder area and numbness or weakness in the arm or hand.

Other Personalized – and Individualized – Care

Rehabilitation Follow-Up Care – In today's health insurance environment, patients may be discharged from inpatient treatment facilities before they have regained full function. Central Valley Physiatry is able to provide important continuity-of-care after inpatient rehabilitation ends.

Muscle Dysfunction – We are able to provide patients with the latest effective spasticity muscle treatments, such as Botox injections, when appropriate.

Work-related Injuries – Despite the best efforts of today's enlightened employers, accidents can occur in any workplace. Central Valley Physiatry is familiar with — and prepared for — dealing with both the immediate and longer-term aspects of Worker's Compensation case management, so that the injured worker is able to return to full function and to the workplace as soon as possible.