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Our spines are complex support structures that make all kinds of movements possible. Running from the top of the neck to the base of the tailbone, the spine is composed of thirty-three bones, called vertebrae, which are divided into five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. You can learn more about the anatomy of the spine here.

Different kinds of spinal injuries - and how they should be treated - can be categorized by the amount of time and the extent to which they affect you. Acute spine pain, which is often caused by a traumatic fall or heavy lifting, can last up to 6 weeks. In these cases, a chiropractor may be able to help treat acute back pain, but it's still important to see a spine doctor to determine the root issue and treat it effectively.

Chronic spine pain, on the other hand, typically lasts more than 3 months. Persistent or lingering conditions should be treated by an expert orthopaedist at Resurgens. This is especially true if you experience problems with bladder or bowel function, numbness around the genitals, trouble sleeping, or pain accompanied by fever, chills, or sweats.

Spine Anatomy

When you suffer a spinal injury, the consequences can range from mild pain and discomfort to debilitating pain and restricted movement. If you experience any level of discomfort in your spine, it's important to see a spine doctor determine the cause and treat it effectively.

Conditions like strains of the lower back muscles, herniated discs, or sciatica, which is the compression or irritation of your spine's nerve roots, are all common culprits behind spine pain or limited motion. However, other serious, degenerative conditions, such as osteoporosis or spondylosis, could be affecting you as well.

Learn more about the anatomy of your spine to better understand where you might be suffering from a potential spine condition. This will help you discuss your condition with your spine doctor.

Spine Conditions

When you suffer from a spine injury of any kind, it can greatly impact your ability to do even the simplest tasks. That's why it is critical for patients to work with the Resurgens Spine Center to immediately identify the underlying conditions causing their back or neck pain and then develop an appropriate treatment plan.

The Resurgens Orthopedics Spine Center uses a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of your injury or condition. Visit our educational portal to learn more about the state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and technology Resurgens Orthopaedics uses to diagnose back and neck conditions.

Spine Diagnosis

Depending on the severity and location of your spine condition, various treatment solutions are available - both non-surgical and surgical. Our Resurgens physicians will always work with you to decide the best treatment option based on your unique situation and lifestyle, while also ensuring conservative measures are attempted before considering surgical procedures.

It's important to know that not every visit to an orthopedic spine surgeon results in surgery. Non-surgical solutions are available, such as spine injections and spine therapy. Learn more about our non-surgical solutions and spine rehabilitation treatment options and talk with your spine specialist to find out if any of these options are right for you.

More critical spine conditions or injuries could require surgical solutions. While we will ensure less intensive solutions have been explored before pursuing a surgical treatment plan, our team of spine surgery specialists at Resurgens Spine Center are trained in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally-invasive spine surgery and outpatient surgical procedures. Read about our surgical spine treatments here.

Spine Treatments

We understand how consequential a spine injury, no matter how big or small, can be for someone's daily life. A spine treatment procedure can be just as impactful, which is why our spine physicians have answered the frequently asked questions surrounding spine pain, conditions, and procedures.

In orthopaedics, sports medicine is the specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries. Sports medicine is designed to help both athletes and active individuals improve performance, recover from acute and overuse injuries, and prevent future injuries.

Your body's muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, nerves, and bones are all part of the musculoskeletal system. You can experience pain or restricted ability to perform basic motor skills if one part of this system stops fully functioning.

Sports doctors are trained to diagnose and treat issues in the musculoskeletal system. They are also experts in non-musculoskeletal athletic injuries, like concussions and head injuries, and a great source of information for:

• Conditioning exercises and strength training safety
• Proper nutrition and supplements
• Promotion of a healthy lifestyle
• Injury prevention

Resurgens physicians offer the most comprehensive sports medicine services in Georgia. While sports injuries are common in athletes and weekend warriors of all ages, 90% of sports injuries are non-surgical.

Our highly-trained physicians care for all athletic injuries whether you need medical evaluations, surgery, rehabilitation, or a conditioning routine for your specific sport.

Our team of sports medicine physicians possesses the skills and knowledge to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate all types of orthopedic injuries, getting athletes and active individuals back to an active lifestyle.

A sports injury can happen to anyone who exercises or plays professional or recreational sports. These injuries can be caused by accidents, improper use of equipment, poor training, being out of shape, or not being properly warmed up for activity or exercise.

If you've experienced a sprain, strain, concussion, or other sports-related injuries, it may be time to schedule an appointment online with a sports medicine physician.

Common Sports-Related Injuries

Aside from concussions, exercise safety, and other non-musculoskeletal areas of sports medicine that you may see a physician for, common sports-related injuries include:

• Fractures
• Ankle sprains (injuries that occur when the ankle ligament is stretched beyond your normal range of motion)
• Muscle strains (injuries from the overstretching or tearing of muscles)
• Knee and shoulder injuries
• Acute Injuries
• Overuse Injuries
• Rotator cuff injuries (injuries to the muscles and tendons that hold the upper arm bone in the shoulder socket)
• Stress fractures
• Different forms of tendonitis (injuries to the tissue connecting muscle to bone)

If you have an athletic injury that you're concerned about, schedule an appointment online to meet with a Resurgens sports medicine physician.

Treatment solutions for sports-related injuries will differ depending on the type and extent of your injury. Our sports physicians develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific injury. These plans can range from physical therapy and outpatient injections to surgical implants.

Non-surgical Solutions

While it's never fun to be injured, the good news is that 90% of sports injuries can be addressed with non-surgical treatment. And many of those injuries are treatable with minimally-invasive or outpatient procedures like arthroscopy or injections.

Surgical Solutions

More severe injuries may require surgical intervention. If surgery is required, our expert sports medicine physicians are trained in the latest state-of-the-art procedures. Visit our sports medicine surgical options page to learn more about the most common procedures we use to treat sports-related injuries.

We encourage our patients to educate themselves about orthopaedic conditions and treatment options.

Orthopedic physicians are experts in all aspects of the musculoskeletal system. Many orthopaedists specialize in certain areas of the body, such as the hand, foot, ankle, spine, hip, or knee. They may also choose to focus on specific fields like pediatrics, trauma, or sports medicine. Use the interactive skeleton graphic to select the specialty you're interested in learning more about.

What is Orthopaedics?
Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, and allows you to move, work, and be active.

Interactive Patient Education
We want to help you understand your diagnosis and treatment options. From an ankle sprain to complex spine surgery, we have the information you need to feel confident throughout your treatment journey. Whether you want to research an injury prior to seeing a physician or want to learn more about your diagnosis and the aspects of your care after your visit, our extensive clinical video library will provide you with the answers you are looking for. Just click on the body part you want to learn more about!