Spine
Our spine doctors at Flagstaff Bone & Joint are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of spine injuries and conditions.
Since spine injuries can affect virtually any body part, there is a wide range of conditions and injuries encompassed by spine pain, thereby causing a wide range of symptoms in patients.
From cervical spondylotic myelopathy and cervical disc herniations to spondylolisthesis and sciatica, spine pain can in patients be the result of a serious condition.
When to See a Spine Doctor Near You
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms of spine pain, it’s important to seek treatment near you in Flagstaff, Kingman, and Cottonwood, as soon as possible before your spine injury or condition worsens, disrupting your health and potentially leading to surgery.
- Pain that radiates from the neck to the arm/hand
- Pain that radiates from the back to the leg/foot
- Pain that increases in the back, leg, or foot with standing or walking and is relieved by sitting
- Pain following heavy lifting, especially if you have osteoporosis
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs
- Nerve or dexterity problems in the arms and hands
- Numbness or tingling in one or both legs
- Weakness in a specific area of the leg or arm
- If associated with incontinence, go to the emergency room
At Flagstaff Bone & Joint, our spine surgeons and doctors in Flagstaff, Kingman, and Cottonwood understand that damage to the spinal cord is not only disruptive but also potentially devastating to those affected. Spine conditions and injuries should be examined by a spine specialist for prompt and proper diagnosis and medical care.
Common spine disorders and conditions patients suffer from include:
- Lumbar or low back pain
- Cervical or neck pain
- Sciatica
- Lumbar disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Chronic pain
- Degenerative disc disease
- arthritis of the spine, cervical or lumbar
- Spondylolisthesis
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Compression fracture
- Other spinal disorders
Our spine, neck, and back doctors, Dr. John Hall, Dr. Ross Jones, Dr. Marshall Meier, and Dr. Nathan Swain, consider surgical treatment options only after nonsurgical methods have proven to be unsuccessful, and our surgeons utilize minimally invasive spine surgery techniques such as laminectomy and discectomy. If spine surgery is necessary for you to obtain the best results, our spine surgeons will use the safest and latest surgical methods proven to restore function and mobility.
Why Choose Flagstaff Bone & Joint?
Our specialty-trained doctors and surgeons have completed additional training through fellowship, specifically in the back, neck, and spine. With this advanced training, Dr. John Hall, Dr. Ross Jones, Dr. Marshall Meier, and Dr. Nathan Swain have the experience and expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat your spine injury or condition individually to your needs.
To consult with a spine doctor at Flagstaff Bone & Joint, please request an appointment online or call (928) 773-2280. We have locations in Flagstaff, Kingman, and Cottonwood to best accommodate your needs.
