Non-Surgical Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
If you are experiencing lower back pain you should consult your spine surgeon or pain management specialist regarding your specific condition. The key to treating chronic lower back pain is to control the acute inflammation in the affected area. Our goal at Newport Orthopedic Institute is to improve the quality of the patient's daily life during and after recovery.
Your physician's role at this point of the patient journey is education, diagnosis and supervision of the prescribed treatment options to monitor progress and improvement.
Non-Surgical Treatments include:
- Relative Rest
- Medications
- Active Strengthening and Stretching
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Acupuncture
- Physical Therapy
- Sleep
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Traction
- Weight loss through diet
- Exercise and Movement Restrictions
- Back Brace and Stability
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Radiofrequency Ablation or Lumbar Facet Rhizotomy
- Neuromodulation - Spinal Column Stimulator (SCS)
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Balaji (Bobby) S. Charlu, MD
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisChronic Back PainDegenerative Disc DiseaseEpidural Steroid InjectionsNeck SprainNon-Operative Treatment for Chronic Back PainPain Management (Interventional)Radiofrequency Ablation RFA, Sacroiliac SI Joint Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulator SCS, Spine (Non-Operative), Spine Back Injuries Conditions, Sports Medicine (Non-Operative), WhiplashView Profile
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Kimberly Safman, MD
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisChronic Back PainDegenerative Disc DiseaseEpidural Steroid InjectionsFacet Joint PainNeck SprainNon-Operative Treatment for Chronic Back PainPain Management (Interventional), Radiofrequency Ablation RFA, Sacroiliac SI Joint Pain, Spine (Non-Operative), Spine Back Injuries Conditions, WhiplashView Profile
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Michael L. Gordon, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical FractureCervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisDegenerative Disc DiseaseDiscetomyFacet Joint PainNeck SprainSpine (Surgical)Spine Back Injuries ConditionsView Profile
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Richard S. Lee, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical FractureCervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisDegenerative Disc DiseaseDiscetomyFacet Joint PainNeck SprainSacroiliac SI Joint PainSpine (Surgical), Spine Back Injuries Conditions, WhiplashView Profile
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Interventional Procedure "Dr. Safman is caring and communicates well. The discomfort from the spinal injection is very minor. She makes it an easy procedure." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Pain Management "Super caring, very knowledgeable, handles you with care." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "They made me feel comfortable when I had my injection" Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Great communication with doctor and he listens to my issues. He has stopped my pain. He has a really good PA too!" Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Very professional, created a peaceful environment and my pain treatment was effective." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "They took the time to explain what was going to happen. Also the follow up." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "He was very nice & personable. The pain I was having is gone...." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Everyone was friendly and showed concern for my problems. My questions were answered and my condition was monitored." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "The professional care done with a sense of warmth and humor." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Everyone was so nice. it helped calm my anxiety about the procedure. Also, once I arrived all went smoothly and no wait time." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Her concern and daily check ins." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Pain Management "As stated before, she is kind, supportive and professional." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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All You Need to Know About Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is an innovative treatment that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a non-surgical treatment option for various injuries and conditions. If you are curious about this therapy and wondering how it works, then you have landed in the right place.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Steroid Injections
We are still offering in-office interventional procedures, such as epidurals and steroid injections, on a case-by-case basis to address the pressing needs of our patients.
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Fearing Drugs' Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis
Millions of Americans are missing out on a chance to avoid debilitating fractures from weakened bones, researchers say, because they are terrified of exceedingly rare side effects from drugs that can help them. Reports of the drugs' causing jawbones to rot and thighbones to snap in two have shaken many osteoporosis patients so much that they say they would rather take their chances with the disease.
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PA Spotlight: Lindsay Baumhefner
Lindsay is the Physician Assistant for Balaji (Bobby) S. Charlu, M.D. & she treats patients with spinal disorders, as well as general orthopedic & sports medicine conditions. She specializes in pain management and functional restoration via conservative treatments.
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A Letter from Dr. Gausewitz
Dr. Gausewitz is transitioning to full retirement effective July 1, 2018. He will continue having office visits in June for rechecks, post-operative follow-up and even fracture care as needed. Any fracture requiring surgery will be expedited to a Newport Orthopedic Institute surgical specialist after the appropriate work up is done, optimizing the patient for surgical intervention!
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Fearing Drugs' Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis
Millions of Americans are missing out on a chance to avoid debilitating fractures from weakened bones, researchers say, because they are terrified of exceedingly rare side effects from drugs that can help them. Reports of the drugs' causing jawbones to rot and thighbones to snap in two have shaken many osteoporosis patients so much that they say they would rather take their chances with the disease.
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Dr. Lee Performs Rare Cervical Spine Revision Surgery
Dr. Lee Performs Rare Cervical Spine Revision Surgery
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PA Spotlight: Naomi Porter
Naomi Porter is a Physician Assistant to Dr. Kimberly Safman and specializes in treating patients with chronic pain.
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HealthLoop, Newport Orthopedic Institute's Patient Engagement System
Newport Orthopedic Institute uses HealthLoop, an automated patient engagement & education tool for orthopedic surgery patients.
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Why Your Orthopedic Surgeon Is Not Fat-Shaming You
Fat acceptance is important for emotional health, but regarding spine surgery and other types of orthopedic surgery at our Orange County office, weight matters.
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