Freedom from spine pain starts here
Spine pain can make even the simplest daily activity nearly impossible. The spine program at Adventist Health Brain & Spine is dedicated to offering you a variety of treatment options tailored to your individual needs and designed to return you to a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Spine conditions and treatments
At Adventist Health Brain & Spine, we work with you to determine the cause of your pain and put together a treatment plan that provides relief and healing. Whether your back or neck pain is due to an injury, disc disease, or a condition like arthritis, we take a whole-person approach that provides long-lasting solutions.
Advanced treatments of the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), lumbar (lower back), and sacral (spine base) include:
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Spinal reconstructive surgery
- Revision surgery
- Treatment of spinal compression fractures
- Therapeutic spine injections
- Spinal fusion and interbody fusion
- Disc replacement
- Laminectomy
Community Partnership
Offering excellence through partnership with UCSF Health
Our partnership with the University of California, San Francisco Health (UCSF) allows us to provide the next level of neurosurgical and spine care by leveraging the latest proven technologies and nationally recognized expertise.
Adventist Health Brain & Spine Team
Adventist Health Brain & Spine provides the highest level of neurological and spine care in the region by leveraging the latest proven technologies and nationally recognized expertise delivered by highly-trained specialists.
Benjamin Hendricks, MD
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Robert Gamburd, MD
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Michael Pico, MD
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Denise Doronila, PA
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Courtney Eastman, PA
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I had a tumor pressing on my optic nerve, but Dr. Hendricks and the Brain & Spine Center gave me a lot of hope. The second day after recovery, I woke up and could see again, it was amazing. They changed my life.
Steven Thurston, Patient
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Our approach to spine surgery
From your first appointment through recovery and beyond, you will work with our expert team to design a care plan specific to your condition and activity goals. Our team works diligently to provide you with the safest and most effective surgical and nonsurgical treatments, so you can find relief.
We are here to provide you with the tools and education needed to achieve the best possible result from your spine surgery. This will involve reading and studying the materials given to you and preparing your home for your recovery.
After surgery, we encourage you to involve yourself with team efforts to effectively manage your pain, mobilize quickly after surgery, and return home to familiar surroundings for your rehabilitation and recovery.
Non-surgical spine treatments
Many patients find relief through non-surgical treatments for spinal disorders. Our team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs and returns you to health. These include:
Medications
- Non-opioid pain relievers
- Muscle relaxants
- Neuropathic pain medications
Injections and non-surgical treatments
- Nerve Blocks/Radiofrequency Ablations
- Epidural steroid injections
- Facet joint injections
- Sacroiliac (SI) injections
- Trigger point injections
Therapy referrals as needed
- Manual therapy techniques
- Chiropractic coordination
- Acupuncture
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Prescription and coordination of physical therapy programs
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Bracing (back, neck or leg supports)
- Gait training and mobility aids (canes, walkers, etc.)
Orthotics and Orthotist referrals as needed
- Bracing and orthotics for joint or spine support
- Prosthetic evaluation and training (for example, for amputees)
Lifestyle and Functional Support
- Exercise prescriptions
- Weight loss and wellness counseling
- Patient education on posture, sleep, and injury prevention
Insurance
Please call our office to verify your insurance status.
Our Locations
We’re proud to offer advanced brain and spine care to San Luis Obispo County with two conveniently located clinics. From diagnosis through recovery, our patients experience a personalized approach focused on helping them return to health.
Adventist Health Medical Group Specialty Care
35 Casa Street, Suite 320
San Luis Obispo, CA
Adventist Health Medical Group Specialty Care - Atascadero
6955 El Camino Real, Suite 101
Atascadero, CA
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