Stephen Massimi, MD

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Back Pain and Spine Care

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Addressing Back Pain for Lasting Relief

According to the World Heath Organization (WHO), lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. An estimated 619 million people were affected by this pain in 2020, and that number is expected to rise to 843 million by 2050.

While incredibly common and easy to write off as a minor issue, back and spine pain can be deeply disruptive to your daily life – and the cost and lengthy recovery of surgical treatment may not always be necessary or ideal.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain, a recent spine injury, or a deeper musculoskeletal issue, you don’t have to go through it alone. Dr. Stephen Massimi is highly qualified and experienced in treating back and other spine issues, with a genuine devotion to offering personalized, non-surgical treatments that target the root cause of your pain and help you return to living life fully.

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What to Expect

Prior to your visit with Dr. Massimi, it will be important to complete the electronic questionnaires and forms that are sent to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, as we would be pleased to help.

Your initial consultation will begin with a brief meeting with one of our nurses who will review your medical history. Then, Dr. Massimi will meet with you and speak with you in detail about your symptoms. His comprehensive approach, including thorough physical exam, will ensure the most accurate and specific diagnosis.

Dr. Massimi will then take several minutes to educate you about your specific condition. He will then work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that will center around patient education, and may include physical therapy, a short course of medications if appropriate, minimally invasive procedures such as injections, when necessary, to alleviate pain and improve mobility. While Dr. Massimi believes that injections should be administered only when it is necessary, he has a high level of training at performing various spine injection procedures, such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, and radiofrequency ablation. He also performs ultrasound guided corticosteroid (steroid) injections and platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injections.

Throughout the span of your care, Dr. Massimi and his clinical team will stay in close touch with you and your other healthcare providers, such as your physical therapist, to ensure you receive the best care and stay on track toward a full recovery, as well as to prevent future reinjury.

Schedule a Consultation

Dr. Massimi’s mission is to help his patients understand the underlying cause for their condition and to educate them on a highly tailored and specific treatment plan, ensuring that treatment is accurate, efficient, and successful. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about we can help.

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