Spine Conditions We Treat

Looking for information on a specific spine condition? We've asked our Tufts Medical Center Spine Center doctors for answers to some of the top questions they get from patients. Check out the Q&A's or browse by condition below. 

Spine conditions we treat

Our experts provide care for a full range of conditions that affect the spine, including:

• Sciatica
• Herniated discs
• Scoliosis
• Mid-back pain
• Pain running down the arm or leg
• Spinal stenosis
• Primary and metastatic spine tumors
• Pinched nerves
• Back trauma and spinal cord injury
• Lumbar or lower back pain
• Cervical or neck pain
• Compression fractures of the spine
• Degenerative disc disease
• Idiopathic back pain (pain without a clearly identified cause)
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal deformities

Q&As with Spine Center experts

• Spinal anesthesia vs. General anesthesia- Jim Kryzanski, MD
• 4 things to know about sciatica - Ashley Rogerson, MD
• Herniated discs: The basics - Mina Safain, MD
• Neck pain: Causes and treatment - Mina Safain, MD
• Pain control during spinal fusions - Ron Riesenburger, MD
• Spinal stenosis: What is it and how can you find relief? - Jim Kryzanski, MD
• Tips to relieve your back pain at home - Wilfred Hynes, MD
• How to prevent and treat back pain after work- Abbey Boudovas, PT, DPT, NCS