Nonsurgical Back & Neck Pain Treatment

During your first visit, our Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian specialists will conduct a complete evaluation and medical history. We may order advanced diagnostic imaging approaches to understand the underlying cause of your pain and accurately diagnose your condition.

Our multidisciplinary teams include physical therapists, rehabilitation medicine doctors, pain management physicians, neurologists, and other experts who specialize in spine care. This allows us to consider all aspects of the complex spine and nervous system, and enables our team to create an individualized treatment plan to address your specific needs and goals.

Your doctor may recommend non-surgical spine treatments such as:

Physical therapy

A first choice for many neck and spine patients, physical therapy allows you to better understand the spine’s movements and function. This knowledge can help you learn more about why you are experiencing discomfort and how the therapy you receive can bring you relief. Guided by our expertise, patients learn to increase muscle strength, movement, flexibility, and endurance. Much more than just exercise, physical therapy teaches good spine health and practices which help relieve pain.

Back and neck pain management

Pain can be debilitating, and we understand the importance of regaining your health and lifestyle. Treatments for pain relief include medication, injections, nerve blocks, and other interventional procedures. We respect all patient choices when considering pain management options. If you’re interested in other support services, such as mind-body techniques or acupuncture, we can coordinate your care with the NewYork-Presbyterian Integrative Health and Wellbeing Program.

Muscle pain treatment

Our specialists offer comprehensive evaluation and the latest treatments for muscle pain, including medications such as low-dose naltrexone and ketamine, laser treatment for pain, shockwave therapy for rehabilitation, and muscle stimulation.

Cervical spine traction

Physical therapists may use a technique called spinal traction to relieve pressure on the cervical spine and reduce neck discomfort.

Non-surgical treatments for scoliosis

Surgery isn’t always required to correct a curved spine due to scoliosis. Non-invasive back pain treatment may include bracing, physical therapy, and exercise. Some of our physical therapists are specifically trained in the Schroth Method, which is an option for scoliosis and other spinal deformities.