Choose a section of the back below to view description and treatment options for each condition.
Choose a section of the back below to view description and treatment options for each condition.
Neck pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your neck. Our Tampa orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose the cause of your neck pain and offer treatment options. Neck pain usually can be treated conservatively with good success.
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Neck pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your neck. Our Tampa orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose the cause of your neck pain and offer treatment options. Neck pain usually can be treated conservatively with good success.
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This is a common neck injury. It happens when your neck jerks back and forth quickly and violently. Your spine bends past its normal range of motion. This can injure the vertebrae of your cervical spine. It can damage the supporting ligaments and muscles in your neck. Our Orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical in Tampa can diagnose whiplash by examination and x-ray to offer early treatment options in order to prevent long-term disability. Common causes of whiplash include car accidents and workplace injuries.
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This is a common neck injury. It happens when your neck jerks back and forth quickly and violently. Your spine bends past its normal range of motion. This can injure the vertebrae of your cervical spine. It can damage the supporting ligaments and muscles in your neck. Our Orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical in Tampa can diagnose whiplash by examination and x-ray to offer early treatment options in order to prevent long-term disability. Common causes of whiplash include car accidents and workplace injuries.
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This is a chronic headache. It can develop after a whiplash injury (a violent back-and-forth jerking of the neck). Our orthopedic specialists at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat this condition with physical therapy, medication, and injections as needed.
Treatment Options
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This is a chronic headache. It can develop after a whiplash injury (a violent back-and-forth jerking of the neck). Our orthopedic specialists at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat this condition with physical therapy, medication, and injections as needed.
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This common injury is a stretching or tearing of the trapezius. This large muscle group spans the upper back, shoulders and neck. These muscles are commonly called the "trap" muscles. Our orthopedic surgeons can offer treatment options including: physical therapy, medications, and trigger point injections.
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This common injury is a stretching or tearing of the trapezius. This large muscle group spans the upper back, shoulders and neck. These muscles are commonly called the "trap" muscles. Our orthopedic surgeons can offer treatment options including: physical therapy, medications, and trigger point injections.
Treatment Options
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This chronic condition is believed to be a type of interference with the way your brain processes pain signals. It leaves you highly sensitive to pain. If you have this condition, you may feel long-lasting pain throughout your body. Our orthopedic surgeons offer many treatment options for this condition.
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This chronic condition is believed to be a type of interference with the way your brain processes pain signals. It leaves you highly sensitive to pain. If you have this condition, you may feel long-lasting pain throughout your body. Our orthopedic surgeons offer many treatment options for this condition.
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This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat facet pain by physical therapy, medications, and injections.
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This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat facet pain by physical therapy, medications, and injections.
Treatment Options
Radiofrequency of Facets (Neck)
Epidural Steroid Injection (Neck)
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This condition is a narrowing of the spinal canal that results from the degeneration of bones, discs, or joints in the cervical spine. Our orthopedic experts can diagnose this condition on x-ray and MRI. Treatment options include outpatient epidural steroid injections and minimally invasive spine surgery.
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This condition is a narrowing of the spinal canal that results from the degeneration of bones, discs, or joints in the cervical spine. Our orthopedic experts can diagnose this condition on x-ray and MRI. Treatment options include outpatient epidural steroid injections and minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Cervical Laminectomy with Fusion
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This condition is a rupture of one of the vertebral discs in your neck. A herniated disc can allow disc material to press harmfully against the spinal nerves. Our orthopedic surgeons can diagnose the problem through physical exams and MRI. Disk herniations are not always painful and most can be treated non-surgically.
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This condition is a rupture of one of the vertebral discs in your neck. A herniated disc can allow disc material to press harmfully against the spinal nerves. Our orthopedic surgeons can diagnose the problem through physical exams and MRI. Disk herniations are not always painful and most can be treated non-surgically.
Treatment Options
Epidural Steroid Injection (Neck)
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This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the cervical spinal column. Our orthopedic doctors can diagnose the problem and offer treatment options to heal your injury.
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This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the cervical spinal column. Our orthopedic doctors can diagnose the problem and offer treatment options to heal your injury.
Epidural Steroid Injection (Neck)
Cervical Laminectomy with Fusion
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This is a problem that affects your spinal cord. It happens when something presses harmfully against it. Your spinal cord is the main nerve pathway between your brain and your body. Pressure on it can cause problems throughout your body.
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This is a problem that affects your spinal cord. It happens when something presses harmfully against it. Your spinal cord is the main nerve pathway between your brain and your body. Pressure on it can cause problems throughout your body.
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This condition affects the thoracic spine between the neck and the lower back. It is a narrowing of the spinal canal that results from degeneration of bones in the spine, disc herniation, or thickening of the tissues that surround the spinal cord. Our orthopedic experts can diagnose this condition on x-ray and MRI. Treatment options include outpatient epidural steroid injections and minimally invasive spine surgery.
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This condition affects the thoracic spine between the neck and the lower back. It is a narrowing of the spinal canal that results from degeneration of bones in the spine, disc herniation, or thickening of the tissues that surround the spinal cord. Our orthopedic experts can diagnose this condition on x-ray and MRI. Treatment options include outpatient epidural steroid injections and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Treatment Options
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This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to the back. Our orthopedic experts at Nucci Medical can diagnose this problem and determine if it is a part of your pain. Contrary to popular belief, DDD is often not painful.
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This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to the back. Our orthopedic experts at Nucci Medical can diagnose this problem and determine if it is a part of your pain. Contrary to popular belief, DDD is often not painful.
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Treatment Options
Epidural Steroid Injection (Mid-Back)
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This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat facet pain by physical therapy, medications, and injections.
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This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat facet pain by physical therapy, medications, and injections.
Radiofrequency of Facets (Neck)
Epidural Steroid Injection (Neck)
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A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain and other problems in the arms or legs. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat the problem with physical therapy and injections if needed. Disk herniations usually heal but if they do not, they can be treated at our Citrus Park Surgery Center as an outpatient, with minimally invasive surgery.
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A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain and other problems in the arms or legs. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat the problem with physical therapy and injections if needed. Disk herniations usually heal but if they do not, they can be treated at our Citrus Park Surgery Center as an outpatient, with minimally invasive surgery.
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This condition is a deformity of the spine. With it, your vertebrae change from a cylindrical shape to a wedge shape. Your spine may begin to curve forward. Eventually, this gives your upper back a rounded appearance. The condition is usually not painful and can be diagnosed by x-ray at Nucci Medical by our orthopedic surgeons.
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This condition is a deformity of the spine. With it, your vertebrae change from a cylindrical shape to a wedge shape. Your spine may begin to curve forward. Eventually, this gives your upper back a rounded appearance. The condition is usually not painful and can be diagnosed by x-ray at Nucci Medical by our orthopedic surgeons.
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This condition is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often develops in early childhood, just before a child reaches puberty. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical diagnose this condition through physical exam and x-ray. X-rays can be done in office at our clinic during your first visit, if not done already.
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This condition is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often develops in early childhood, just before a child reaches puberty. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical diagnose this condition through physical exam and x-ray. X-rays can be done in office at our clinic during your first visit, if not done already.
Treatment Options
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The spinal column is the body's main support structure. Its thirty-three bones, called vertebrae, are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. Our orthopedic doctors can explain how the anatomy of the spine relates to your injury.
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The spinal column is the body's main support structure. Its thirty-three bones, called vertebrae, are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. Our orthopedic doctors can explain how the anatomy of the spine relates to your injury.
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The spinal column is the body's main support structure. Its thirty-three bones, called vertebrae, are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. Our orthopedic doctors can explain how the anatomy of the spine relates to your injury.
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The spinal column is the body's main support structure. Its thirty-three bones, called vertebrae, are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal. Our orthopedic doctors can explain how the anatomy of the spine relates to your injury.
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This condition is an inflammation of the tip of the tailbone, called the coccyx. It causes pain and tenderness between the buttocks. Our orthopedic doctors at Nucci Medical can diagnose the problem and offer treatment options involving medication and injections. Surgery is rarely needed.
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This condition is an inflammation of the tip of the tailbone, called the coccyx. It causes pain and tenderness between the buttocks. Our orthopedic doctors at Nucci Medical can diagnose the problem and offer treatment options involving medication and injections. Surgery is rarely needed.
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This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to the back. Our orthopedic experts at Nucci Medical can diagnose this problem and determine if it is a part of your pain. Contrary to popular belief, DDD is often not painful.
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This condition is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. This condition can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to the back. Our orthopedic experts at Nucci Medical can diagnose this problem and determine if it is a part of your pain. Contrary to popular belief, DDD is often not painful.
Epidural Steroid Injection (Mid-Back)
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This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat facet pain by physical therapy, medications, and injections.
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This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that enables the vertebrae to bend and twist. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat facet pain by physical therapy, medications, and injections.
Radiofrequency of Facets (Neck)
Epidural Steroid Injection (Neck)
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A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain and other problems in the arms or legs. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat the problem with physical therapy and injections if needed. Disk herniations usually heal but if they do not, they can be treated at our Citrus Park Surgery Center as an outpatient, with minimally invasive surgery.
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A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain and other problems in the arms or legs. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical can diagnose and treat the problem with physical therapy and injections if needed. Disk herniations usually heal but if they do not, they can be treated at our Citrus Park Surgery Center as an outpatient, with minimally invasive surgery.
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This is a pain and numbness you feel in your buttock and down the back of your leg. It involves the sciatic nerve. That's a large nerve that travels from your lower spine down to your foot.
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This is a pain and numbness you feel in your buttock and down the back of your leg. It involves the sciatic nerve. That's a large nerve that travels from your lower spine down to your foot.
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This condition, also called "failed back syndrome," is a type of chronic pain. It can develop in some people after spine surgery.
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This condition, also called "failed back syndrome," is a type of chronic pain. It can develop in some people after spine surgery.
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Your sacroiliac joints (we call them the "SI" joints) are the places where your hips meet your spine. These joints don't have a lot of flexibility, but they do move slightly as you move your body. And if SI joints become damaged or diseased, it can be painful.
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Your sacroiliac joints (we call them the "SI" joints) are the places where your hips meet your spine. These joints don't have a lot of flexibility, but they do move slightly as you move your body. And if SI joints become damaged or diseased, it can be painful.
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This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Sciatica may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the lumbar spinal column. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical diagnose the problem by physical exams. Treatment options include: medication, epidural steroid injections, and occasional surgery.
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This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Sciatica may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the lumbar spinal column. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical diagnose the problem by physical exams. Treatment options include: medication, epidural steroid injections, and occasional surgery.
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This condition is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often develops in early childhood, just before a child reaches puberty. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical diagnose this condition through physical exam and x-ray. X-rays can be done in office at our clinic during your first visit, if not done already.
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This condition is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often develops in early childhood, just before a child reaches puberty. Our orthopedic surgeons at Nucci Medical diagnose this condition through physical exam and x-ray. X-rays can be done in office at our clinic during your first visit, if not done already.
Treatment Options
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The spinal column contains open spaces that create passageways for the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of (or an intrusion into) these openings. This can cause a compression of the nerves. Spinal stenosis most commonly affects the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine. Our orthopedic experts can diagnose this condition on x-ray and MRI. Treatment options include outpatient epidural steroid injections and minimally invasive spine surgery.
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The spinal column contains open spaces that create passageways for the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of (or an intrusion into) these openings. This can cause a compression of the nerves. Spinal stenosis most commonly affects the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine. Our orthopedic experts can diagnose this condition on x-ray and MRI. Treatment options include outpatient epidural steroid injections and minimally invasive spine surgery.
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This condition is a degeneration of the spine that can affect the spine at any level, resulting in pain and discomfort that can grow worse over time. This condition is not always painful. Our orthopedic specialists can diagnose the causes of the pain and offer multiple treatment options.
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This condition is a degeneration of the spine that can affect the spine at any level, resulting in pain and discomfort that can grow worse over time. This condition is not always painful. Our orthopedic specialists can diagnose the causes of the pain and offer multiple treatment options.
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Lower back pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your lower back. Our Tampa orthopedic doctors at Nucci Medical can diagnose the different causes of pain and offer non-surgical treatment options.
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Lower back pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your lower back. Our Tampa orthopedic doctors at Nucci Medical can diagnose the different causes of pain and offer non-surgical treatment options.
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