Back Pain Relief in Baltimore, MD

When it comes to spine treatment and surgery, Ascension Saint Agnes has some of the most experienced, orthopedic surgeons, in Baltimore, Maryland. We’re proud of our innovations in minimally invasive spine procedures, which cut down on pain and speed up recovery time. Most importantly, we’re proud of the care and compassion we show each and every patient.

Eight of ten Americans will experience a lifestyle-altering episode of back pain at some point in their lives. Ninety percent of single episodes of back pain become recurrent. While certain diseases and traumatic injury can cause back pain, research shows that the most common causes of back pain or injury are:

• Poor physical condition
• Poor posture
  
• Improper body mechanics
• Prolonged repetitive use of incorrect bending or lifting techniques

At the Ascension Saint Agnes Orthopedic & Spine Institute, preventing and providing relief for back pain and spinal disorders is one of our specialties. We apply our clinical expertise to establish an accurate diagnosis quickly and develop a plan of care that fits the needs of each patient suffering from a spinal injury. It is our practice to exhaust every appropriate treatment option before considering spine surgery.

If surgery is required, our physicians will utilize the most minimally invasive procedures available to maximize the benefits of spine surgery with the least amount of risk and to ensure a quick and full recovery and a solution that will last a lifetime.

Our team specializes in the treatment of:

• Kyphoplasty
• Traumatic and overuse injuries to the spine
  
• Spinal deformities, both acquired and congenital
• Whiplash injuries
• Systemic diseases affecting spinal function
• Degenerative spinal conditions
• Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
• Herniated disc lesions
• Soft tissue sprains, strains and contusions
• Work-related back pain
• Mechanical back dysfunction
• Fractures, dislocations and subluxations

The team at Ascension Saint Agnes wants to work with you to regain independence, mobility and freedom from pain.

Industry peer groups applaud our Orthopaedic & Spine Institute for its quality of care and treatment. Recent honors include:

• Designated Institute of Quality For Spine, Hip and Knee surgery by the Aetna Institutes of Quality for Orthopaedic Care.

• Achieved status as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.