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What is Physical Rehabilitation?

Physical rehabilitation is the process of physically recovering from an injury or illness as well as learning to adjust daily routine to better manage the injury or illness....

Physical rehabilitation is the process of physically recovering from an injury or illness as well as learning to adjust daily routine to better manage the injury or illness....
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What is MILD Procedure?

The MILD procedure, or minimally invasive lumbar decompression, is an advanced procedure done by the board-certified pain physicians here at Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center to safely and effectively treat a common cause of low back and leg pain called lumbar spinal stenosis....

The MILD procedure, or minimally invasive lumbar decompression, is an advanced procedure done by the board-certified pain physicians here at Comprehensive Spine and Sports Center to safely and effectively treat a common cause of low back and leg pain called lumbar spinal stenosis....
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What is CornerLoc Procedure?

The CornerLoc procedure is an exciting and innovative procedure to treat a very common cause of back pain called sacroiliitis....

The CornerLoc procedure is an exciting and innovative procedure to treat a very common cause of back pain called sacroiliitis. ...
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How Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Works

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a neuromodulation technique which has become a standard of care for people with chronic back and neck pain....

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a neuromodulation technique which has become a standard of care for people with chronic back and neck pain. Neuromodulation is used for pain management therapy, it uses electrical signals...
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Ganglion Impar Blocks

A ganglion impar block is a procedure used to reduce some of the symptoms of chronic pelvic or...

A ganglion impar block is a procedure used to reduce some of the symptoms of chronic pelvic or rectal pain by blocking nerve impulses. The ganglion impar is a structure located at the level of the coccyx. The nerve block can be diagnostic or...
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Medial Branch Blocks

A medial branch block can relieve pain primarily in the neck or back, caused by arthritic changes in...

A medial branch block can relieve pain primarily in the neck or back, caused by arthritic changes in the facet joints for mechanical low back pain. These blocks consist of injecting medication outside the joint space near the nerve that supplies the...
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Intercostal Nerve Blocks

An intercostal nerve block is an injection of a steroid or other medication around the intercostal...

An intercostal nerve block is an injection of a steroid or other medication around the intercostal nerves that are located under each rib. The steroid injected reduces the inflammation and/or swelling of tissue around the intercostal nerves, in...
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Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Peripheral nerves exist outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves transmit sensation and motor...

Peripheral nerves exist outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves transmit sensation and motor (movement) control. They can be damaged by inflammation, tumor, trauma, surgery, scar tissue, or illness. Injecting anesthetic with or without...
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Discography

Discography is an x-ray exam in which a dye is injected into injured or painful intervertebral...

Discography is an x-ray exam in which a dye is injected into injured or painful intervertebral discs. The dye makes the discs clearly visible on the CT scan. The injection also increases the pressure in the discs and helps determine which disc(s) are...
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Radiofrequency Rhizotomy

Radiofrequency (RF) rhizotomy or neurotomy is a therapeutic procedure designed to decrease and/or...

Radiofrequency (RF) rhizotomy or neurotomy is a therapeutic procedure designed to decrease and/or eliminate pain symptoms arising from degenerative facet joints within the spine. The procedure involves destroying the nerves that innervate the facet...
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Testimonials

I am a Registered Nurse, who was injured severely at work, and suffered debilitating, and systemic pain for over four years. I was giving up, until I met Dr. Navani. She took personal interest, listened to me, and determined the best plan of care. Dr...

D. B. RN

Dr. Diana Abovsky is very professional and knowledgeable. Her expertise and perseverance guide her in the genuine care and treatment of her patients. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is living with chronic conditions and/or pain....

R.F, Flight Attendent

No matter how much I learned online about my upcoming spinal surgery, the more informed I was the more “panic mode” would set in, especially about the pain. Frankly, I was terrified. Fortunately, I had Dr. Navani on my team as pain management special...

S.J.H, Author

“Living with chronic pain is quite a challenge. Some days my lower back feels like a knife is jabbing into me. Other days my legs and feet will spasm, ache, and burn. There are times when medication and exercise do not completely help. These are the...

L.L, Retired Executive Secretary

“I have had neck pain and severe migraine headaches and I haven’t had much success with migraine medications. I wanted to be more proactive, so I chose to go see Dr. Navani. My first initial experience was outstanding service. The treatment that work...

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