National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants
Procedures / Treatments
Back PainBack pain is one of the most common symptoms that bring people to a physician. Our specialists handle both chronic and acute back pain.
Degenerative Disc DiseaseThis condition weakens of one or more vertebral discs which normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae.
Facet Joint InjectionInflamed facet joints can often be the cause of neck pain, back pain, and sometimes headaches.
Herniated DiscsWhen discs between vertebrae, it can put pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves, calling numbness and weakness along the nerve.
Neck Pain and PinchingCervical fractures, herniated discs, pinched nerves, and arthritis could all be causes of neck pain.
Pain Management (Interventional)Interventional pain management involves administering a series of therapeutic injections to specific areas of the spine to alleviate pain.
Pinched Nerve (Cervical Radiculopathy)Commonly referred to as a “pinched nerve”, cervical radiculopathy refers to damage or irritation of the nerve roots that exit the cervical spine.
Radiofrequency AblationRadiofrequency ablation involves placing probes beneath the skin that apply heat to nerves.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint InjectionsCommon causes of SI joint pain include poor posture, trauma from impact, arthritis, or excessive bending.
SciaticaSciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Spinal (Lumbar) ArthritisSpinal arthritis causes stiffness and pain in the lower back. It can be either degenerative or inflammatory.
Spinal Joint Pain and InjectionsOur experts perform cervical and lumbar epidurals, facet joint, and sacroiliac joint injections to relieve pain.
Spinal StenosisSpinal stenosis often occurs due to degenerative changes in the spinal discs and joints (usually in the lower back).
Vertebral Compression Fracture (VCF)VCF occurs when the vertebral body fractures and collapses. Patients can experience pain ranging from sudden and severe to persistent and dull.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
P.A. – 2001
University of Wyoming
B.S. – 1999
Experience
Utah Spine Care | Ogden Clinic
Ogden, Utah – 2019 to Present