When I meet a patient for the first time, my job is to be a diagnostician — to figure out what truly is affecting their ability to live their life.

-Dr. Swiatek

Common symptoms of a spinal diagnosis…

  • Neck and arm pain / weakness

  • Back and leg pain / weakness

  • Numbness and tingling

  • Difficulty with walking and balance

  • Difficulty with hand function, grip strength, and dexterity

Common causes of spine-related symptoms…

  • Cervical stenosis

  • Cervical disc herniations

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Lumbar stenosis

  • Lumbar disc herniations

  • Spinal instability / Spondylolisthesis

  • Spine trauma

  • Scoliosis and deformity

*This list is not inclusive of all possible symptoms of a spine-related problem. You should always review your symptoms with a physician. If you are concerned about your symptoms or are experiencing acute symptoms, please consult your physician or present to the emergency department for evaluation. This list is intended to be educational and not self-diagnostic.