
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 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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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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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 "Dr. Ravski gave practical help and insight for pain and improvement. My experience with her was very positive." Provider: Emilia Ravski DO
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "I felt that everyone was very competent and professional and that I was in good hands." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Dr Safman and her team were extremely attentive and professional. They made every attempt to see that I was comfortable and at ease with the procedure. I have the utmost confidence in Dr Safman and her associates. Plus, they have a great sense of humor w ..." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "The description of the diagnostics were very well explain including the recommendations for the treatment." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Professional, efficient, willingness to answers questions, great followup after procedure was done." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Partial relief of my symptoms. I'm able to sit now, still have to tolerate the symptoms but not as severe." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "Dr. Charlu, Darren & the office staff were competent and sensitive to my questions and my care." 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 "Explaining what he was going to do for procedure." Provider: Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "She communicated with me throughout the procedure." Provider: Kimberly Safman MD
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Spinal Injections Epidural/Facet "I like the whole team. I feel very comfortable with them." 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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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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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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Get Off The Couch Baby Boomers, Or You May Not Be Able To Later
Exercise and general mobility are important daily activities to ensure a healthy spine. Learn more.
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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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Dr. Alan Beyer Featured in Sorbet Magazine
Dr. Alan Beyer has been featured by Sorbet Magazine for his passion he shows in his sports medicine and orthopedic surgery practice.
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How to Effectively Manage Joint Pain at Home
Learn more about how you can manage your arthritis at home while you wait to see your orthopedist.
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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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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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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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