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.