Specialized evaluation and treatment for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and other conditions affecting the spine, nerves and everyday function.
Back and neck problems can affect movement, strength, sensation and mobility. Care begins by understanding your symptoms, how they developed and how they affect everyday function.
At St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center, spine evaluation considers your symptoms, medical history, mobility and neurological function. When appropriate, imaging or diagnostic testing may help evaluate the cause of back pain, neck pain or radiating nerve symptoms and guide treatment.
Review symptoms, history, mobility and function.
Consider possible causes and appropriate testing.
Develop individualized next steps for care.
Spine conditions can cause neck pain, back pain, stiffness, radiating pain, numbness, tingling and weakness. Our team evaluates symptoms involving the spine and surrounding nerves to help identify the source of discomfort and determine appropriate treatment options.
Explore common back, neck and spine conditions evaluated at St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center.
Evaluation of lower back pain, stiffness, tenderness and muscle spasms that may interfere with movement, posture, sleep or everyday activity.
Evaluation of neck pain, cervical stiffness, limited range of motion and pain extending into the shoulders or arms to assess possible spinal or nerve-related causes.
Evaluation of herniated discs and bulging discs that may irritate nearby spinal nerves and contribute to back or neck pain, numbness, tingling or radiating pain.
Assessment of shooting pain, numbness, tingling or weakness that travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg, or from the neck into the shoulder, arm or hand.
Evaluation of spinal stenosis, a narrowing around the spinal canal or nerve pathways that may contribute to pain, numbness, weakness or difficulty standing and walking.
Evaluation of age-related disc degeneration, chronic back or neck discomfort, stiffness and reduced mobility that may develop as spinal discs and surrounding structures change over time.
Evaluation of possible nerve compression in the neck or lower back associated with radiating pain, numbness, tingling, altered sensation or muscle weakness.
Evaluation of persistent or recurring back and spine pain that affects posture, mobility, physical activity or daily function, including symptoms associated with degenerative or nerve-related conditions.
Back and neck symptoms can range from temporary discomfort to pain or neurological changes that interfere with daily life. Persistent back pain, neck pain, radiating pain, numbness, tingling or weakness may warrant a focused spine evaluation.
A comprehensive spine evaluation brings together your symptoms, medical history, physical examination and clinical findings to help identify possible causes of back pain, neck pain or nerve-related symptoms and determine appropriate next steps.
Review of back or neck pain, prior injuries, medications, radiating symptoms and concerns affecting movement or daily function.
Assessment may include spinal mobility, posture, strength, sensation, reflexes and areas of tenderness when clinically appropriate.
Imaging or other diagnostic testing may be recommended to better understand the source of spine or nerve-related symptoms.
Clinical findings are considered alongside your symptoms, diagnosis, function and goals to guide an individualized spine treatment plan.
At St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center, our clinical team evaluates back, neck and spine-related concerns with attention to your symptoms, function and individual medical needs.
Spine-related conditions can affect more than the back itself. Back pain, neck pain, stiffness, weakness, numbness and radiating pain can interfere with movement, sleep, work and everyday activities.
At St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center, our team evaluates each patient's symptoms and clinical findings to help identify appropriate next steps and develop an individualized approach to spine care.
Discuss back pain, neck pain, stiffness, radiating pain, numbness, weakness and changes in mobility or daily function.
Assess movement, strength, sensation, reflexes and other clinical findings relevant to your back, neck and spine.
Review existing imaging and determine whether additional diagnostic testing may help clarify the source of symptoms.
Develop an individualized spine care plan based on your diagnosis, clinical findings, symptoms and functional goals.
“After years of seeing different doctors for chronic lower-back pain, St. Mary's Neurology and Spine Center was the first office that truly listened and took my symptoms seriously.”
“They thoroughly evaluated my condition, explained everything clearly, and created a treatment plan tailored to me. I finally felt heard, cared for, and hopeful about managing my pain.”
St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center provides evaluation and treatment for back pain, neck pain and spinal conditions at convenient locations in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Straightforward answers to common questions about back pain, neck pain, nerve symptoms and spine evaluation at St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center in Southern Maryland.
We evaluate patients with a range of back, neck and spine concerns, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, radiculopathy and chronic back or neck pain. Evaluation is individualized based on symptoms and clinical findings.
Evaluation may be appropriate when back pain persists, repeatedly returns, limits movement or interferes with daily activities. Pain accompanied by numbness, tingling, weakness or symptoms traveling into an arm or leg may also warrant medical evaluation.
Sciatica describes pain or other symptoms that travel along the sciatic nerve, commonly from the lower back into the buttock or leg. It can be associated with irritation or compression of spinal nerve roots from conditions such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis.
Yes. When a spinal nerve or nerve root is irritated or compressed, symptoms may include numbness, tingling, weakness, burning pain or radiating pain in an arm or leg. An evaluation can help determine whether symptoms may be related to the spine or another condition.
Not every patient requires imaging. Your provider will first consider your symptoms, medical history, physical examination and neurological findings. MRI, X-ray or other diagnostic testing may be recommended when clinically appropriate.
No. A spine evaluation does not automatically mean surgery. Treatment recommendations depend on the underlying condition, severity of symptoms and individual needs. Your provider can discuss appropriate treatment options and next steps based on your clinical findings.
St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center provides spine evaluation and care in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland, serving patients from Charles County, St. Mary's County and surrounding Southern Maryland communities.
If back pain, neck pain, sciatica or nerve symptoms are affecting your daily life, schedule a spine evaluation at St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center in Waldorf or Mechanicsville, Maryland.
