June 28th, 2022
7-8pm
Back and neck pain can be caused by several problems related to spinal muscles, nerves, bones, discs or tendons. Like any bones, your spine can become injured, worn down, and cause pain. The good news is that most spine conditions can be successfully treated with non-invasive techniques without needing to resort to surgery. Learn more about this from Dr. Mehul Garala at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute.
Dr. Mehul Garala is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, with special interest in non-operative spine management. He performs musculoskeletal and spine evaluations, fracture management, and administers peripheral joint as well as interventional spinal injections. Dr. Garala has extensive experience evaluating patients with neck and/or back injuries and comprehensively managing them through education, medication, physical therapy and performing injections if warranted.
Common Spine Conditions Include:
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Disc Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Spinal Stenosis
Mehul Garala, MD
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
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