Physiatry

Eliminating pain.
Maximizing function.
Restoring quality of life.

The physiatrists at EvergreenHealth Sport & Spine Care provide diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of spine, muscle and nerve dysfunction and pain caused by degenerative conditions and injuries.

Our team approach combines state-of-the-art medical care with compassion to improve your quality of life.

What is physiatry?

Physiatry — also called Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation — is a relatively new subspecialty of medicine that specializes in diagnosis, treatment and management of pain primarily using "physical" means, such as physical therapy and medications.

We diagnose and treat

• Neck pain
• Mid back pain
• Low back pain
• Acute and chronic physical conditions - painful musculoskeletal disorders
• Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot
• Automobile accident injuries
• Women's health issues - low back pain during pregnancy
• Injured athletes
• Adolescents and adults

We perform

• Comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations
• Electrodiagnostic testing (nerve conduction studies and electromyography)
• Image-guided injections
• Peripheral joint, bursa, and tendon sheath injections
• Trigger point injections
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Diagnostic Therapeutic Injections

We coordinate

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Aquatic therapy
• Massage therapy
• Manipulation
• Acupuncture
• Orthotic prescriptions
• Bracing
• Surgical treatment if necessary