Delivering state-of-the-art
solutions for back and neck pain
Morsay Medical has a strong track record of success in treating back and neck conditions. Our physical therapists have advanced training in the McKenzie protocol, a system of mechanical evaluation and treatment that is highly effective in the management of spinal pain.
In addition, we are one of the only practices in the region to offer state-of-the-art treatment using the MEDX system. This computerized technology precisely measures strength, range of motion and endurance to uncover the source of muscle weakness and injury. With this information, we can design a custom treatment program and use the MEDX equipment to isolate and strengthen injured muscles in the back and neck. In fact, MEDX so powerful that it’s actually proven to get patients back to 100% faster than other therapy methods.
You’ll find solutions for:
Bulging Discs
Herniated Discs
Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Whiplash
• Arthritis
Arthritis is an illness that can cause pain and swelling in the joints.
Joints are places where two bones meet, such as the elbow or knee. Some
kinds of arthritis can cause problems in other organs, such as the
eyes, or the chest. It can affect the skin too. There are several kinds
of arthritis. The two most common ones are: Rheumatoid Arthritis and
Osteoarthritis.
• Bulging Discs
A bulging disc occurs when a disc bulges through a crevice in the
spine. The discs of your spine, sandwiched between your vertebrae,
consist of a jellylike material (nucleus pulposus) contained within a
thin casing (annulus fibrosis). Bulging can be caused by spinal bone
spurs pushing out on the disc, collapsed space between vertebrae, and
other degenerative conditions.
• Low Back Pain
Low back pain is not due to the pressure on a nerve root, as lower extremity pain is. Most low back pain is muscular or mechanical in nature, caused by overexertion, overuse, strain or sprain of the ligaments and tendons of the low back. It may also be attributed to degeneration of the disk space and facet joints, which hold the spine together. It may be caused additionally by arthritis or stenosis or referred symptoms from organ involvement (bladder, gall bladder, kidney, prostate). One must also rule out organic causes as any form of cancer, especially prostrate cancer.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome → Click here to take our Self-Test
A condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it passes
through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, a narrow confined space. This
condition is characterized by pain and numbing or tingling sensations
in the hand.
• Herniated Discs
AKA a slipped disc, is a condition in which nucleus tissue is moved
from the center of a disc into the spinal canal. Herniated discs cause
great pain in the low back and leg or the neck and arm and they create
pressure against one or more of the spinal nerves. Other names for
herniated discs are prolapsed discs or ruptured discs.
• Neck Pain
Neck pain can result from a number of disorders and diseases of any tissues in the neck, such as degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve. Neck pain is also referred to as cervical pain. Symptoms may include dull aching, numbness, tingling, tenderness, sharp shooting pain, difficulty swallowing, pulsations, dizziness or lightheadedness, and gland swelling.
• Neuropathy
Also called peripheral neuropathy, it is a problem in peripheral nerve
function (any part of the nervous system except the brain and spinal
cord) that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle
weakness in various parts of the body. Neuropathies may be caused by
physical injury, infection, toxic substances, disease (eg, cancer,
diabetes, kidney failure, or malnutrition), or drugs such as anticancer
drugs.
• Osteopinia
Osteopenia is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density
loss. This stage of bone loss occurs before true osteoporosis has
developed. It is characterized by low bone density, or thinning of the
bones. It is defined as -1.00 to -2.49 standard deviations below the
average peak adult bone mass as determined by a bone mineral density
examination.
• Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely
to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can
progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known
as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist.
• Rotator Cuff Tear
The Rotator Cuff is the structure around the shoulder-joint capsule
composed of intermingled muscle and tendon fibers. The rotator cuff
provides stability and strength to the shoulder joint. 'Repetitive use'
and 'traumatic injuries' are the most common causes of a rotator cuff
tear.
• Sciatica
Sciatica is a pain in the leg due to irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain generally goes from the
front of the thigh to the back of the calf, and may also extend upward to the hip and down to the foot.
In addition to pain, there may be numbness and difficulty moving or controlling the leg.
• Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing in the spine. The narrowing can occur
at the center of the spine, in the canals branching off the spine
and/or between the vertebrae, the bones of the spine. The narrowing
puts pressure on the nerves and spinal cord and can cause pain.
• Spondylolisthesis
Is the slipping of all or part of one vertebra forward on another
vertebra. The most common type of spondylolisthesis is isthmic
spondylolisthesis and it is commonly seen in children and young adults.
• Tendonitis
Is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon. Chronic strain, overuse or misuse of a tendon leading to a repetitive stress injury,
or a serious acute injury can lead to a weakness, tear or swelling of
the tendon tissue resulting in pain and stiffness near the tendon.
• Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the soft tissue in the spine is stretched and
strained after the body is thrown in a sudden, forceful jerk. The
injury most commonly occurs in car crashes involving sudden
deceleration, but the injury can also occur in other strenuous physical
activities such as diving. The most frequent complaints are headaches
and stiffness in the neck and the back of the head. These symptoms
appear within the first couple of days after the accident and usually
pass after a few days to a few weeks.
Whether you’ve been injured or suffer from a chronic condition, we can help.
Don’t wait! Come to us for prompt and effective care. No referral or prescription necessary.
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