We've Got Your Back
Your spine plays a critical role in your everyday activities, literally supporting and facilitating every move you make. But you might not give much thought to this crucial support structure until something doesn’t feel right. Your spine impacts everything from basic muscle movements to your central nervous system. Which means that a spinal fracture can lead to pain, limited movement, and concerns about your future.
But take heart. With the right care and treatment, a spinal fracture doesn’t have to keep you from moving and thriving. The leading spine specialists at AdventHealth, including those at our internationally recognized Spine Health Institute, use the latest technologies, techniques, and procedures to support your strength and well-being. We combine these with a compassionate dedication to whole-person health, providing care for not just your physical condition, but care that supports your emotional and spiritual health as well.
We Support Your Spine
- Pinpointing the Location of Your Spinal Fracture
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Numbness, tingling, loss of height, weakness in your limbs, moderate to severe back pain that gets worse when you move. All are symptoms of spinal fracture. Your pain may come on suddenly or start gradually and get worse over time. Either way, if you're experiencing any of these symptoms, come in for a noninvasive imaging test or exam so that the spine specialists at AdventHealth can start to work on diagnosing your fracture and easing your pain. Some of the tests we use may include:
- CT Scans
- MRI Scans
- Physical Exams
- X-Rays
Whatever the cause of your fracture, your compassionate team will be there to ease your mind, prioritizing your comfort as we assess your injury and provide you with the answers you need to take the first steps to spinal wellness.
- Causes and Types of Spinal Fractures
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It’s easy to take your spine for granted. But an injury can quickly change that, leaving you with immediate questions and concerns. We’re here to help inform you and create a fractured spine treatment plan that helps you heal.
Spinal fractures vary in cause, severity, and symptoms. Your spinal fracture could come from whiplash, a common neck injury. Or, it could be the result of a condition like osteoporosis. You could have a compact or hairline spinal fracture. It may be a simple muscle or ligament strain, or it could put you at risk for losing your mobility. Whatever the extent of your injury, we’ll combine support and compassion with proven expertise, considering all possibilities as we work to restore you to wellness.
- Spinal Fracture Treatments and Multidisciplinary Whole-Person Care
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You don't just want answers, you want solutions. Once we’ve determined the cause of your spinal fracture and examined your overall health, the next step is to develop a fractured spine treatment plan that works to heal what's broken. You’ve come to the right place. Within our AdventHealth network of care, you'll have access to a dedicated team of spinal specialists, physical therapists, dietitians, nutritionists, and more, all ready to provide care that addresses your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Depending on your diagnosis, we’ll work with you to figure out which fractured spine treatments are most appropriate, including:
- Activity Modifications
- Back Braces
- Kyphoplasty
- Medication for Your Pain
- Osteoporosis Treatments
- Spinal-Fusion Surgery
- Vertebroplasty
Whatever your treatment plan, we'll be here throughout your care to help build you up, ease your pain, and minister to your spirit.
Spine Care You Can Count On
Using spinal surgery as a last resort, we concentrate on treating you with nonsurgical therapies such as pain management, physical therapy, and spinal regenerative techniques.