Spinal Conditions We Treat in Beverly Hills

Spine conditions,
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If your pain starts in the spine or radiates from it, it likely lives on this page. Start by telling us where it hurts — we will point you to the right next step.

29 conditions treated · 2 decades of experience

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Most common

The conditions we see most

Four problems account for the majority of visits. Here is how they tend to show up.

Sciatica

Sharp pain radiating from the low back through the buttock and leg.

Burning or shooting leg pain
Numbness or tingling
Worse after sitting or standing a while

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Herniated Discs

A disc's soft center pushes out and presses on a nearby nerve.

Localized back or neck pain
Radiating arm or leg pain
Weakness or numbness

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Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of the spinal canal that crowds the nerves.

Leg pain or heaviness when walking
Relief when bending forward
Numbness in the legs or feet

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Scoliosis

A sideways curve of the spine that can progress over time.

Uneven shoulders or hips
A visible curve
Back fatigue or pain

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Group 01

Nerve & radiating pain

Pain that travels down a leg or arm from a compressed nerve.

Sciatica Nerve pain that radiates from the low back down into the leg. Spinal Stenosis Narrowing of the spinal canal that crowds the nerves. Foraminal Stenosis Narrowing where a nerve root exits the spine. Pinched Nerve Pressure on a nerve causing pain, tingling, or weakness. Cervical Radiculopathy A pinched nerve in the neck that sends pain or numbness into the arm. Canal Stenosis Narrowing of the central canal that crowds the cord and nerves. Cervical Myelopathy Spinal cord compression in the neck that can affect the hands and walking. Thoracic Myelopathy Spinal cord compression in the mid-back (thoracic spine).

Group 02

Disc & degenerative

Wear, tear, and disc problems that press on nearby nerves.

Herniated Discs A disc's inner core pushes out and irritates a nearby nerve. Bulging Discs A disc extends past its normal border and may press on nerves. Degenerative Disc Disease Age-related wear that reduces a disc’s cushioning. Bone Spurs Bony growths that can narrow space and irritate nerves. Spondylosis Age-related arthritis and wear across the spine. Torn Disc A tear in the disc's outer wall that can leak and cause pain. Annular Tear A tear in the disc's outer ring — a common source of back pain. Disc Protrusion A contained disc bulge that presses toward the nerves. Disc Extrusion A severe herniation where disc material breaks through the wall. Collapsed Disc Advanced disc-height loss from end-stage degeneration.

Group 03

Structural & alignment

Curves and slips that change how the spine lines up.

Scoliosis A sideways curvature of the spine that can progress over time. Kyphosis A forward rounding of the upper back that changes posture and balance. Compression Fracture A vertebra that has partly collapsed, often from osteoporosis. Spondylolisthesis One vertebra slips forward over the one below it. Bertolotti's Syndrome A transitional vertebra that causes back or hip pain.

Group 04

Joints & complex

SI and facet joint conditions, plus pain after prior surgery.

SI Joint Dysfunction Dysfunction of the joint linking the spine and pelvis. Facet Joint Disease Wear of the small joints that guide spinal motion. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Persistent pain after a previous spine surgery. Arthritis of the Spine Osteoarthritis affecting the spine's joints and discs. Degenerative Joint Disease Osteoarthritis of the facet joints. Spondylitis Inflammatory arthritis that stiffens the spine.

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Radiating pain often traces back to the spine. Pick the area that bothers you most.

Leg Pain Buttock Pain Arm Pain Neck Pain Back Pain Hip Pain Difficulty Walking

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Spinal Conditions We Treat in Beverly Hills

The conditions we see most

Sciatica

Herniated Discs

Spinal Stenosis

Scoliosis

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Nerve & radiating pain

Disc & degenerative

Structural & alignment

Joints & complex

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