Patient Education

Over the counter pain medications: 16 things you should know

Many effective over-the-counter medications are available for the treatment of back pain.  Here are 16 things you should know about using these drugs. Over-the-counter medications may have serious side effects if used long-term or excessively. Therefore, it is advisable to use...

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What kind of therapy should I get after a neck or back injury?

Therapy is not “one-size-fits all.”  Therapists and chiropractors are experts at therapy for spinal injuries and are trained to determine the best course of therapy for the patient, depending on the needs. Since individual patients may have several needs, more than one type of...

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Quick facts about stem cell therapy

Stem cell therapy is exciting.  It’s led to a whole new field of medicine called regenerative medicine.  Some doctors are charging a lot of money for patients to have these therapies to treat back pain.  Here are some important facts about stem cell therapy: A stem cell is a cell...

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What kind of medical doctors treat back pain?

There are a multitude of qualified and trained practitioners who treat back pain.  Here is a brief over view of the medical professionals that treat spinal pain. Primary care physicians: These are doctors that serve as general practitioners or family practitioners.  They can...

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What do my MRI results mean?

MRI reports can contain a lot of jargon.  Some of it is important and some of it is merely descriptive.  The best person to interpret your MRI spine report is your spine care practitioner. However, if you do read your own report, here is a glossary that can help you: Lordosis:...

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What are the risks of epidural injections?

An epidural injection is the injection of a medicine into a space of the spine called the epidural space.  The epidural space is a thin layer between the outer ligaments of the spine and the nerves of the spine.  Injecting medicines into the epidural space allows the medications to...

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Testimonials

Anonymous

The guy really knows his stuff - after reviewing my imaging, we discussed possible procedures. I have done a lot of research online, and had a lot of questions. Dr. Rappard explained the different options, reviewed the pros and cons and offered me a really competitive price. Much better than flying to Arizona for some laser procedure!!

Jacob G.

I am 6 months removed from a couple of branch blocks and then 2 follow up neck procedures. I feel fine, everything is working perfectly. I was willing to accept that Dr. Rappard was a credible, and honest person from meeting with him, and thankfully I can confirm that he is a great doctor, that I recommend to anyone. To be honest, I thought the operating experience was surreal, and I was comfortable. There was a great team, that do their jobs very well, from the anesthesiologist, to the nurse.

Shari A

You saved me from a life of opiates and/or pain so strong that I couldn't perform adequately in my daily activities. After this Rhizotomy procedure, I walked off the table, and except for not drinking the chardonnay, ate dinner with my family. The anesthesiologist, Dr. Paul Rodrick was excellent as well.

Anonymous Patient

I was in a car accident and my lawyer set me up with Dr. Rappard. He is a real straight shooter who wants the best for his patients. He took care of me and totally fixed my back problem. I would highly recommend him.

Anonymous Patient

Dr. George Rappard was very professional and I felt he sincerely cared about my well being. I was injured in a slip and fall and my treatment lasted almost 3 years. I never felt rushed while in his office and received a high level of care. Dr. Rappard kept me appraised of my progress and my experience with his treatment was positive. He did an excellent job with my spinal cord stimulator implant and discectomy. I was very nervous but Dr. Rappard was reassuring. It takes a lot to allow someone to work in your spine, and it is scary, but I trusted Dr. Rappard and he didn't let me down. His office staff are caring, friendly, and terrific! I highly recommend him.

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