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Comprehensive pain diagnosis, management, and therapy. Facilities in Lehigh Valley, PA (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton).

Non-surgical medical care for treatment of painful or disabling musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions. Specialty Spine Care | NERA Spine & Sports Medicine. A partner at Northeastern Rehabilition Associates (NERA), Dr. Scott Naftulin has been with the practice since 1998. Dr. Scott Naftulin received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Ursinus College and his Medical Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine. Dr. Naftulin received specialized training in interventional pain management and performs a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and image-guided procedures.

01/21/2022

Minimally Invasive Stenosis Treatment | The Mild Procedure

Learn More with Video: https://bit.ly/3tPlGV8

A minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, Mild removes a major root cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), helping patients achieve lasting relief from back and leg pain.

Performed through a single, tiny incision, Mild has a safety profile similar to an epidural steroid injection, but with lasting results. The procedure is nationally covered by Medicare (all ages, all plan types) and requires no general anesthesia, implants, stitches, steroids or opioids.

If your current LSS treatment isn't providing you with adequate relief, Mild could be your next step.

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If you have chronic pain, please contact NERA Spine & Pain at 610-954-9400 or visit our website https://bit.ly/3sOjcCs to schedule an evaluation. We continue to strive to Get you Back to Life without a surgical knife! Be well!

08/30/2021

Do you suffer from Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN)?

Medications have been the primary treatment for this painful disabling condition. Just released medical research has shown remarkable effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation (HF10) in treating this otherwise difficult to manage condition. Make an appointment and we can determine if this or other treatments will work for your painful feet.

Learn more about High Frequency (HF10) Spinal Cord Stimulation by visiting NERA Spine, Sports & Pain Medicine: Scott Naftulin, DO https://bit.ly/3ysMdGr

06/11/2021

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common degenerative condition resulting in painful back and leg pain or weakness. As the result of arthritic or age-related degenerative changes of the spine, the spinal canal narrows or, in medical terms, becomes stenotic. The condition is generally seen in individuals in their 60's or older but can occur earlier.

The pain is relieved by leaning forward such as on a countertop when cleaning the dishes or grocery cart when shopping. Treatment in the not too remote past was limited to physical therapy, oral medications, epidural steroid injections and, if those treatments failed, lumbar laminectomy with or without fusion surgery. Unfortunately, the success rate of surgery is less than ideal and comes with a relatively higher incidence of complications while requiring general anesthesia. Fortunately, several minimally invasive options have become available over the last decade. mild-minimally invasive lumbar decompression- uses small disposable tools to remove parts of the thickened spinal ligament which leads to spinal stenosis with an incision the size of a baby aspirin. This outpatient procedure does not require general anesthesia and is completed in less than an hour.

Alternatively, Superion by Vertiflex is performed by inserting a spacer device between the spinous processes-the bony prominences in the midline- of the lower back through a small incision as an outpatient. The spinal canal is never entered in this interspinous spacer procedure. If you are middle-aged or older, and can tolerate standing or walking for only short durations of 10 minutes or less without sitting or leaning forward, you may benefit from one of these newer minimally invasive procedures.

If you have chronic pain, please contact NERA Spine & Pain at 610-954-9400 or visit our website https://bit.ly/3sOjcCs to schedule an evaluation. We continue to strive to Get you Back to Life without a surgical knife! Be well!

05/31/2021

Tennis elbow, or in medical terminology, lateral epicondylitis is a common condition. If the usual medical treatments including physical therapy, rest, anti-inflammatory medication and bracing fail to provide relief, the next step is usually a steroid injection. However, many studies have demonstrated that PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections may be more effective especially in the longer term than steroid and without the adverse effects associated with steroid use. The use of PRP is nuanced with decisions regarding the type and volume of PRP to be injected. Additional matters to consider, does your medical provider use imaging such as ultrasound to precisely place the injected substance? If done under ideal conditions, the injection can obviate the need for surgical intervention, and provide prolonged relief with minimal risk.

04/22/2021

We are proud to provide comprehensive pain management services to the Lehigh Valley. So far in 2021, we have performed Intracept from Relievant with successful outcomes in treating chronic low back pain. This minimally invasive procedure has demonstrated long-lasting benefits when used in appropriate patients. If you have chronic low back pain despite treatment, the medical providers at NERA Spine & Pain can assess if you may benefit from this innovative, minimally invasive therapy. Please contact us at 610-954-9400 or visit our website https://www.specialtyspinecare.com to schedule an evaluation. We continue to strive to Get you Back to Life without a surgical knife! Be well,

12/31/2020

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11/30/2020

Dr. Sheryl Oleski will be on Facebook Live this Wednesday discussing the "Female Athlete Triad".

Dr. Oleski is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a sub-specialty in Sports Medicine. Dr. Oleski is very active in her children's youth sports and is an athlete herself, competing in regional figure skating events.

09/22/2020

As we age, we hope our physical abilities will be able to keep up with our constant on-the-go lifestyles. Whether you need to get around to grocery shop, play with grandkids or mow the lawn, standing and walking are necessary for a good quality of life. If you are diagnosed with Stenosis, these ac...

08/20/2020

We are excited to announce that we offer the minimally invasive Mild Procedure for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). This low-risk, outpatient treatment removes the cause of stenosis through an incision the size of a baby aspirin and has shown to significantly improve LSS pain and mobility. Call our offices to schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate for the Mild Procedure.

08/11/2020

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The medical doctors and associates, provide integrated, multidisciplinary pain evaluation, treatment & therapy to patients with painful spinal and joint disorders in a comfortable environment. This group of musculoskeletal specialists focus their clinical skills on the evaluation and treatment of disabling musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions.