Spine Care

Spine Care services offered in Highland and Merrillville, IN

Having a healthy spine is critical to your overall health and well-being, but about 80% of people develop low back pain during their lifetime. Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy in Highland and Merrillville, Indiana, is a board-certified minimally invasive spine surgeon who offers comprehensive spine care for adults to eliminate pain caused by diseases, degeneration, or injuries. Schedule a spine care evaluation with Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy by phone or request one online today.

What is spine care?

Spine care with Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy involves evaluations, diagnostic testing, and development of a spine care plan. He treats the whole patient, not just their symptoms, to reduce the risk of developing spine problems in the future.

Dr. Shukairy is highly trained in all types of spinal care, personalizing treatment plans to optimize health outcomes for his patients.

Which conditions can spine care address?

Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy offers spine care treatments for the following conditions:

Neck pain
Back pain
Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
Disc degeneration
Disc herniation
Spine pain
Scoliosis
Spinal tumors
Spinal fractures
Spinal deformities
Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebra)
Arthritis

These conditions could become crippling when not treated effectively. See Dr. Shukairy at the first sign of spine pain, diseases, degeneration, or an injury.

What may increase the risk of spine problems?

Spine problems may develop because of genetics, a disease that affects the spine, or an injury — such as sports, work-related, or car-accident injuries. Aging is a common risk factor for spinal conditions. Improper lifting techniques, poor posture, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, smoking, and a family history of spine problems are also risk factors.

Which spine care treatments are right for me?

Dr. Shukairy discusses your symptoms and medical history to establish which spine condition you might have. He completes a physical exam and might order blood or urine testing, nerve tests, X-rays, MRIs, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your condition and create an appropriate treatment plan.

Which spine care treatments are available?

Dr. Shukairy offers the following spine care treatments to ease your discomfort or restore musculoskeletal functioning:

Medications
Physical therapy
Spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation
Therapeutic injections
Kyphoplasty
Vertebroplasty
Endoscopic spine surgery
Disc replacement
Other minimally invasive spine surgeries
Spinal decompression
Spine rehabilitation

Dr. Shukairy also provides recommendations for natural spine care solutions, such as regular exercise, good nutrition, proper sleep habits, good posture, stress reduction, and more.

He personalizes your spine care treatment plan based on your medical history, medications, lifestyle, treatment preferences, and health goals. He always gives you a voice in your care.

Dr. Shukairy follows up to ensure an effective outcome. He offers suggestions to avoid further spine problems and is always available to answer any questions.

Schedule a spine care evaluation with Dr. Mohammad S. Shukairy by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.