Spine Conditions

Back pain, neck pain, or pain that travels into your arms or legs can affect many parts of daily life. You may have trouble moving comfortably, staying active, or doing everyday tasks. When symptoms do not improve, an accurate diagnosis can help you understand what is causing your pain and what treatment options may help.

WMCHealth’s Comprehensive Center for Spine Health provides advanced care for a wide range of spine conditions. Your care team may include specialists in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Anesthesia, Oncology, Neurology, and Neuroradiology.

Together, we work with you to develop a personalized care plan based on your diagnosis, symptoms, and goals. Your treatment may include nonsurgical care, advanced procedures, or surgery when needed, with a focus on helping you move forward with the most effective care plan.

Diagnosing a Spinal Condition

If you are experiencing back pain or loss of motion, your doctor’s evaluation may include the following:

• Physical and neurological exam
• Imaging tests, such as MRI, X-rays, or CT scan
• Electrodiagnostic studies, such as EMG or nerve conduction studies

If your doctor sees a mass on your spine, they may recommend a biopsy to check for a cancerous condition.

Treatments for Spinal Conditions

The comprehensive Spine Care Program at WMC provides a patient-centered, holistic, and multi-disciplinary approach to spinal care where non-surgical spine care comes first. Many spine conditions can be successfully treated without surgery. Some of these non-surgical treatments include:

• Bracing
• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Acupuncture
• Injections, such as epidurals and nerve blocks
• Spinal manipulation

Why Choose WMCHealth

WMCHealth offers advanced spine care supported by specialized expertise, leading-edge technology, and hospital-based resources for complex conditions.

Advanced Spine Surgery Technology

WMCHealth was the first in Westchester County to offer robotic spine surgery. This technology supports surgical guidance and navigation, helping surgeons plan and perform procedures with greater precision.

Our operating rooms are equipped with high-performance technology, including high-definition microscopes and endoscopes, advanced intraoperative imaging, computer navigation, and spinal cord monitoring. These tools can support more precise surgical planning and may help reduce postoperative pain, infection risk, scarring, and recovery time for some patients.

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery

WMCHealth is one of only a few centers in the country, and the only center in the lower Hudson Valley, to offer endoscopic spine surgery. This minimally invasive approach uses a small incision and specialized camera to help surgeons access the spine with less disruption to surrounding tissue.

Academic-Level Resources for Complex Spine Conditions

For complex spine conditions or traumatic injuries, WMCHealth offers access to advanced hospital-based resources. These include Level 1 trauma care, dedicated Neuro-ICU support, and the expertise of the region’s only academic medical center. As an academic medical center, WMCHealth also supports clinical and basic science research. For eligible patients, this may provide access to clinical trials or emerging treatment approaches as part of a broader care plan.