
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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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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Physical Medicine & RehabilitationArea of Expertise: Back, Spine, & Neck, Cervical RadiculopathyCervical SpondylosisChronic Back PainDegenerative Disc DiseaseEpidural Steroid InjectionsNeck SprainNon-Operative Treatment for Chronic Back PainRadiofrequency Ablation RFASacroiliac SI Joint Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulator SCS, Spine (Non-Operative), Spine Back Injuries Conditions, Sports Medicine (Non-Operative), WhiplashView Profile
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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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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Dr. Charlu and his team was very nice and considerate. Dr Charlu did a good job and I feel better." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "His knowledge, patience and he really seemed like he wanted to help me with my pain :)" 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 "Setting of expectations: that the injection might or might not work, and that another may be needed. The follow-up care has also been very helpful and is appreciated." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Obviously very knowledgable and fully explained the procedure." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "They answered every question and took a genuine interest and concern for me." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Your daily concern with my condition is appreciated." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "The exam was very caring, helpful and professional." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Pain Management "Dr. Safman and her team sincerely care about helping you with your orthopedic needs. Dr. Safman's knowledge for care is more focused than anyone else I have had contact with over my years of orthopedic needs." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "It's clear to me that Dr. Charlu is extremely good at what he does, and truly cares for me. The team is always upbeat, kind, anxious, and able to help me." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Very useful and effective way to stay in contact with medical team and to get questions answered." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Irvine, CA 92618
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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