Darroch Brain & Spine Institute
Customized care for brain and spine conditions
The spine specialists at the Darroch Brain & Spine Institute of Doctors Medical Center of Modesto offer comprehensive spine treatment options to help eliminate your back pain, using state-of-the-art technology in diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis
First, we take a medical history to assess your general health and symptoms. Next, one of our physicians complete a physical examination to determine the stability, strength and alignment of your back. Imaging is the next step to fully evaluate your spine. Diagnostic tests including X-rays, a computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be ordered.
Treatment options
Treatment plans start with a conservative approach. Pain-management methods such as anti-inflammatory drugs, heat and cold therapy, special exercises or massage are usually recommended. If your pain is not resolved using conservative methods, surgery may be required. Doctors Medical Center Brain & Spine Institute in Modesto is the only facility in the region to offer specialized, minimally invasive spine surgery. You get the advanced care you need, close to home.
Darroch Brain & Spine Institute of Doctors Medical Center
About Darroch Brain & Spine Institute of Doctors Medical Center
Each year, half of all working Americans report having back pain. In fact, it’s a primary reason for missing work. The specialists at the Darroch Brain & Spine Institute of Doctors Medical Center can offer you:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Treatment for degenerative disorders and spinal deformities
- Treatment for fractures and tumors
- Preventive strategies for back and neck health
About Us
At the Darroch Brain & Spine Institute, non-surgical options are our first line of attack. Most people with chronic back pain don’t require surgery. We can help you find the treatment – or combination of treatments – that will provide relief. Among them are anti-inflammatory medications, epidural steroid injections, physical and manipulation therapies, or braces and collars to limit motion.
If you do need surgery, we offer specialized options that require only very small incisions. Those options result in minimal scarring, less pain and a more rapid recovery. There is also less risk of damage to surrounding muscles, bone, nerves or blood vessels.
Our goal is to combine integrated protocols with advanced technology to eliminate your back pain, increase your mobility and help you resume your normal activities.