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Back pain is one of the leading causes that brings people to the doctor’s office, yet it’s often misunderstood. While certain spinal conditions may call for surgery, most cases can be effectively treated through conservative, non-surgical methods. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) , we take a conservative, patient-first approach. For those searching for a spine doctor near me who offers non-surgical spine relief, our team includes two leading experts in physic

At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON) , we believe that not every injury needs to end in the operating room. In fact, for many patients dealing with joint or spine pain, advances in regenerative medicine are opening the door to healing without surgery, and with less downtime. VSON’s non-surgical and regenerative medicine specialists include: Dr. Matthew Gnirke , a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with expertise in musculoskeletal care

When joint or soft tissue pain starts interfering with your daily life, cortisone injections can offer fast, effective relief. These injections are often used to treat inflammation and reduce pain in a variety of orthopedic conditions. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (VSON), Dr. Matthew Gnirke and Dr. Scott Raub specialize in using image-guided cortisone injections as part of a comprehensive, non-surgical treatment approach. In this post, we’ll explore what cortiso

A specialty within neurology and neuro-spine medicine, interventional spine medicine treats patients who are seeking back pain relief.