Spine

If you're suffering from chronic back or neck pain, you should visit NSSC Spine Clinic to get an accurate diagnosis of your condition so that you can procure the ideal treatment for your needs.

There are many different causes for debilitating back pain - muscle spasms, muscle strains, and back injuries. Regardless of the cause of back pain, lower back pain relief is often just a few simple back stretches away.

Dr. Hunter celebrated his 20th year of practice at NSSC Spine Clinic this past June.

Get answers about becoming a new patient, insurance, referrals, and much more.

Learn what stem cell therapy is, how it works, why it is a surgical alternative, how it helps with joint and back pain, and if you might be a good candidate. 

Exercise can be very helpful for dealing with low back pain. When completing these exercises, be gentle. Do not force movement and do not continue if your pain intensifies. If comfortable, repeat these exercises 2-3x per day.

Minimally invasive spine surgery can be helpful for patients who suffer from scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and more. MISS is an alternative to open spine surgery and often results in quicker recovery times.

Back pain can dramatically decrease one’s quality of life. There are many efforts that can be made to reduce back pain and the likelihood of needing back surgery.

The discs in our spine act as cushions or shock absorbers between vertebrae which can help prevent damage to spinal tissue and bone. These discs allow for slight bending and flexing of the back. These discs have a hard casing and a gel-like interior.

Neuroscience and Spine Centers of the Carolinas (NSSC) are supporting Make-A-Wish® Foundation to raise funds to sponsor a wish for a child with a life-threatening brain or spine disease.