Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Pain Rehabilitation The physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) specialists at Cone Health Medical Group treat patients with a wide variety of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Our specialists use conservative, nonsurgical methods to help restore movement and function.

Will I Benefit From Rehabilitation?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation services may benefit conditions such as:

Back or neck pain, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and sciatica
Fibromyalgia
Joint pain, including osteoarthritis and bursitis
Neurological disorders and injuries, such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, post-concussion syndrome and neuropathy (nerve pain)
Overuse injuries, like tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome

Diagnosing Your Condition

During your first visit with a CHMG physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, your doctor will ask about your symptoms, review your medical history and physically examine you. The physician might assess the health of your joints, muscles or nerves with a diagnostic procedure such as:

Electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction studies that measure your muscles’ electrical activity
Imaging tests, including X-ray, CT scan, MRI or ultrasound

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Treatment

After you receive a diagnosis, your doctor will make personalized recommendations for treatment, which may include:

Acupuncture, which places very thin needles into your skin to alleviate pain or treat a medical condition
Botox injections for muscle spasticity (spasms or stiffness)
Bracing or splints that keep injured areas still so they can heal
Cold therapy to reduce swelling
Gentle exercises tailored to your condition
Heat therapy to relax muscles
Manual therapy, which uses hands-on techniques to ease discomfort
Medication
Pain-relieving injections
Epidural injections
Facet joint injections
Medial branch blocks
Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections
Trigger point injections
Radiofrequency ablation, which eliminates nerve tissue that carries pain signals

Inpatient Rehabilitation Care

If you experience a serious injury or illness that requires inpatient care, your CHMG physical medicine specialist will help you transition seamlessly to or from the accredited Cone Health Rehabilitation Center.