Back, Neck & Spine
What Can You Expect at Our Spine and Scoliosis Center?
Our Spine and Scoliosis Center is designed to provide our spine patients with comprehensive education and exceptional care through the vast experience, training, and knowledge of our expert spine surgeons.
Having dedicated their practices to the specialized field of spine care, our spine surgeons are committed to offering the latest and most advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, including reconstructive surgery. They understand that while surgery is sometimes the best treatment solution for one patient, it is not always the right treatment option for every patient as there may be another nonsurgical option that is more beneficial for that patient.
For instance, sometimes our spine specialists are able to prescribe a medication that can improve your condition without the need for spine surgery or recommend physical therapy, which can bring about gradual improvements that can help with pain management. Our specialists will work with you to understand your individual needs and recommend the best treatment option for you.
If our specialists believe that a type of spine surgery, such as disk replacement or reconstructive surgery, is the best option for you, they will educate you on the surgical process and what to expect during your recovery.
Back, neck, and spine specialists are orthopaedic experts who diagnose and treat injuries and conditions affecting the spinal column, surrounding muscles, nerves, joints, and supporting structures. Because the spine plays a critical role in providing strength, flexibility, balance, and protection for the spinal cord, specialized care is often essential to restoring movement and relieving pain.
Our fellowship-trained spine specialists treat a wide range of conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including degenerative conditions, herniated disks, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, fractures, and sports-related injuries. Treatment options may include medication, physical therapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery depending on each patient’s condition and goals.
Our specialists are highly trained in advanced spine procedures, including reconstructive surgery, disk replacement, and minimally invasive surgical techniques designed to improve outcomes and recovery whenever possible.
Know When It’s Time to Get Help
If you are experiencing any of the types of pain described below—especially if you have been experiencing it for more than a few days—schedule an appointment with a neck specialist or doctor who specializes in treating back- or spine-related pain:
- Achiness or stiffness in the lower back after sitting
- Back or neck pain that keeps you awake at night
- Back pain that causes you to hunch over
- Loss of balance when walking
- Neck pain caused by swelling
- Neck stiffness or reduced mobility
- Numbness or tingling in the affected area
- Sudden, sharp pain in a localized area of the back
Know When It’s Time to Get Help
One of our specialty-trained back, neck, or spine doctors may diagnose you with one of these back, spine, or neck conditions or injuries:
- Cervical myelopathy
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Compression fracture
- Herniated disk
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (sacroiliitis)
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal cord injury
- Spinal stenosis
- Sports-related spinal injury
Online Guide to Back, Neck, and Spine Care
You’re in control of your spine-related care. To better help you move without limits, our Online Guide to Back, Neck & Spine Care was developed to provide you with helpful information about a wide range of spinal conditions and available treatment options.
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Professional Orthopaedic Associates: Get Back to a Life Without Limits
Since 1985, we have been offering excellence in orthopaedic and sports medicine care. Our fellowship-trained spine surgeons, Dr. Jason Cohen and Dr. Benjamin Giliberti, have years of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex back, neck, and spine injuries and conditions. Together, they draw from this combined knowledge base to bring the very best to our patients.
Additionally, our surgeons value and are committed to ongoing professional education. They attend courses and proactively learn the latest procedures and surgical techniques. Our spine specialists also serve as thought leaders, lecturing and writing about orthopaedic treatment and care. Our surgeons are some of the most highly respected in our region.
To consult with one of our spine surgeons, please call (732) 530-4949. We have offices conveniently located in Tinton Falls, Toms River, and Freehold.