Dr. Kamshad Raiszadeh outlines non-surgical approaches to relieve back pain
 

“Oh, my aching back”! is a common lament.  A recent literature review in the Lancet indicated that nearly 20% of those surveyed in a large study experienced back pain. Back pain is also a significant economic burden both in terms of health care costs and lost productivity.  Many back pain sufferers seek surgery or rely on opioid drugs for relief, but the outcomes are often disappointing. Dr. Kamshad Raiszadeh, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of SpineZone spoke to the Rotary Club of Del Mar to present his alternative approach to back pain relief that does not involve surgery.

 

As a Board-certified surgeon, Dr. Raiszadeh performed hundreds of complex spinal and reconstruction surgeries to treat a variety of back-related issues. During the past 20 years of his practice, Dr. Raiszadeh said that he noted a marked increase in the number of patients who sought surgical treatment to relieve neck and low back pain, but unfortunately, many were not achieving optimal results.  In an effort to shift focus toward preventing back pain and natural healing methods, Dr. Raiszadeh developed evidenced-based treatments that involve education, targeted strengthening, and careful attention to posture.  He has since opened the SpineZone, which has four clinics in the San Diego area, and in mid-June a fifth location will open in Del Mar.  In addition to his work with SpineZone, Dr. Raiszadeh is the Founder and Medical Director of the Spine Institute of San Diego at Alvarado Hospital.  Dr. Raiszadeh is also the author of “Take Back Control: A Surgeon’s Guide to Healing Your Spine Without Medications or Surgery” that outlines many of his non-surgical solutions for overcoming back pain.  The goal of Dr. Raiszadeh’s work is to help many more back pain sufferers take a proactive approach to managing their condition.

 

Dr. Raiszadeh completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and his medical training at UC San Francisco. He did his orthopedic surgery residency at UC Davis before undertaking a fellowship in pediatric and adult spine surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases/NYU in New York City.  His foundation, the Spine Humanitarian and Research Education (SHaRE) is devoted to providing treatment for underserved populations in the United States and across the world, as well as supporting research and publication education about causes of and cures for spinal pain.