Diagnosis
  • Medical history by a doctor
  • Physical exam by a doctor
  • Tests
    • X-ray
    • MRI
    • CAT scan
    • Blood tests

Treatment Options
  • Heat or cold application
  • Physical therapy
  • Medications
  • Injections
    • Nerve blocks
    • Epidural steroid injections
    • Facet joint injections

Prevention
  • Exercise to maintain strength
  • Good posture
  • Ergonomics
  • Maintain healthy weight
  • Stop smoking
  • Maintain healthy bones with calcium and vitamin D

For more details on University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center or for help obtaining a physician referral, please call 440-285-7757.