Minimally Invasive Spine Treatment
What we can help you with
Most patients with acute and chronic neck and back pain do not know where to turn for medical advice. After failing to improve with conservative treatments (i.e. physiotherapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy) they are often referred on to a neurosurgeon for definitive management of their condition. Although some patients will benefit from surgery, the risks of surgery often outweigh the benefits. This lack of options leaves patients frustrated, confused and anxious.
Thankfully, most painful spine conditions can be managed with non-surgical care. Dr. Helper specializes in Interventional Spine, a non-surgical specialty that focuses on accurately diagnosing and treating the true source of pain in the neck or back. Dr. Helper uses live x-ray guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures to isolate and then eliminate neck and back pain.
Orthobiologics
Regenerative medicine is the field of study which involves the process of replacing or ‘regenerating’ human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function. This field holds the potential for repairing damaged tissues and organs in the body.
Treatment for Whiplash
Whiplash, also called neck sprain or neck strain, is an injury to the spinal structures of the neck. The most common structure injured in whiplash is the cervical facet joint which is treatable with radiofrequency ablation procedures.
Treatment for Sciatica
Most cases of sciatica do not require surgery. Whether your sciatica symptoms are caused by a disc herniation,foraminal stenosis, or lateral recess stenosis, you have a good chance of recovery with non-surgical treatment. Surgery is reserved only for the most serious cases or those resistant to non-surgical care.