Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center

Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center Relieve pain. Restore function. Improve quality of life. Here to serve the greater Sacramento region with cutting edge pain medicine and education.

We are a medical practice that focuses on disorders of the spine. We treat back pain, neck pain and other conditions affecting the spine using a variety of conservative treatments. These include but are limited to physical therapy, medications, spinal injections, and possible evaluations for surgical interventions.

What we build is bigger than ourselves.I was reminded of this during one of our regular morning calls—a young physician ...
06/23/2025

What we build is bigger than ourselves.

I was reminded of this during one of our regular morning calls—a young physician asking about a complex case, but also about their growth, fulfillment, and how they can continue to contribute meaningfully to the practice.

Whether it’s early morning phone calls with our younger physicians discussing cases, individual goals, and practice dynamics—or our Wednesday lunch learning sessions that bring together our interventional and non-interventional physicians, advanced practice providers, and medical assistants—we’re constantly investing in something larger than just ourselves.

This is what makes private practice special. Not just the freedom to innovate or the ability to put patients first, but the opportunity to shape a culture of mentorship, education, and excellence. A place where curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is foundational, and personal growth is just as important as clinical outcomes.

We don’t get it right every day. But every patient, every conversation, every challenge—each one is a learning opportunity that brings us closer to the kind of practice we’re building together.

Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Kung & the Spine & Nerve Team!We are proud to announce that Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center...
02/07/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Kung & the Spine & Nerve Team!

We are proud to announce that Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center has been designated as a Center of Excellence for Releviant Spine and the Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (BVNA) procedure!

This recognition highlights Dr. Kung’s expertise, commitment, and outstanding patient outcomes in treating vertebrogenic pain—a common but often overlooked cause of chronic lower back pain.

💡 What does this mean for you?

If you’ve been suffering from persistent, aching low back pain that hasn’t responded to conservative treatments, BVNA may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. This cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure targets the source of pain within the vertebral endplates, providing lasting relief and improved function for many patients.

If you or a loved one is struggling with chronic low back pain, we’re here to help! Schedule a consultation with our expert team today and take the first step toward a pain-free life.

📍 Now available at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center! Call us today to learn more.

Imagine waking up without knee or hip pain. Imagine running errands, playing with your grandchildren, or taking that hik...
12/14/2024

Imagine waking up without knee or hip pain. Imagine running errands, playing with your grandchildren, or taking that hike you’ve been putting off—all without discomfort.

At Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center, we specialize in regenerative medicine options like PRP, a safe and non-surgical approach to relieving chronic pain and improving joint function.

Take the first step toward feeling better.



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04/19/2024

In my latest podcast episode, Mike Ochoa, DPT joins me to share invaluable wisdom on maximizing fitness in aging populations. From the transformative benefits of weightlifting to dispelling common myths about exercise as we age, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive in your golden years.

Are you ready to challenge misconceptions and unlock the power of fitness for a healthier, more vibrant future? Join us as we delve into the secrets of longevity and well-being with Dr. Mike Ochoa.

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New podcast episode!!Dr. Jason Kung and Dr. Brian Joves sit down to recap 2033 and look forward to an exciting 2024!It’s...
01/05/2024

New podcast episode!!

Dr. Jason Kung and Dr. Brian Joves sit down to recap 2033 and look forward to an exciting 2024!

It’s live first on YouTube! Click on the link in our bio to see it first!

Available wherever you listen to podcasts this Sunday evening!

Jason Kung, MD, is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain physician at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Cent...
01/05/2024

Jason Kung, MD, is a board-certified Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain physician at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center and a co-host of The Spine & Nerve podcast.

He graduated from the University of San Francisco in California with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then went to Boston University School of Medicine in Massachusetts for his medical degree. Dr. Kung completed his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Interventional Pain at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital in 2020.

Dr. Kung specializes in several interventional procedures, including spinal cord stimulation, basivertebral nerve ablation, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, implantable devices, and ultrasound-guided nerve/joint injections. He is certified as an instructor in medical simulation.

Dr. Kung has completed research and published in the areas of bone healing and the effects of natural sources of vitamin D.

During his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, surfing/snowboarding, and exploring California with his wife and dog. Dr. Kung strives to provide compassionate evidence-based care to all his patients.

The doctors will see you now.Our team of specialists are here to help you get back to the activities that you want to do...
03/17/2023

The doctors will see you now.

Our team of specialists are here to help you get back to the activities that you want to do, to live the life you want to live.



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We would like to introduce you all to the newest member of the Spine & Nerve family... Dr. Jason Kung.Jason Kung, MD, is...
03/17/2023

We would like to introduce you all to the newest member of the Spine & Nerve family... Dr. Jason Kung.

Jason Kung, MD, is a board-eligible anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician who joined Spine & Nerve last year.

He graduated from the University of San Francisco in California with a bachelor's degree in biology. He then went to Boston University School of Medicine in Massachusetts for his medical degree.

Dr. Kung completed his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Interventional Pain at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital in 2020.

Dr. Kung specializes in several interventional procedures, including spinal cord stimulation, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, implantable devices, and ultrasound-guided nerve/joint injections.

He is certified as an instructor in medical simulation. Dr. Kung has completed research and published in the areas of bone healing and the effects of natural sources of vitamin D.

During his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, surfing/snowboarding, and exploring California with his wife and dog. Dr. Kung strives to provide compassionate evidence-based care to all his patients.

Listen to his conversation with Brian Joves MD on the podcast or YouTube channel!

https://youtu.be/K5Z6Pi6H4jw

https://anchor.fm/spine/episodes/Allow-us-to-Introduce-Dr--Jason-Kung-e1vumo8

Julie Hastings, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Cent...
02/28/2023

Julie Hastings, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center. She has a special interest in interventional spine and women’s health.

Dr. Hastings completed a North American Spine Society (NASS) recognized fellowship in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians in Phoenix, Arizona. Before this, she was a faculty member at the University of Arizona in Tucson and Creighton Medical School in Phoenix, where she focused on persistent pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Hastings completed residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. She earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai in New York City and her Bachelor of Arts in community studies from UC Santa Cruz in California.

Dr. Hastings strives to provide patients with the care she would want for her own family, including an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan customized to each patient’s specific goals. Whether your pain keeps you from athletic endeavors, work, or simply enjoying time with your family, Dr. Hastings aims to get you back to those activities empowered with knowledge about your own body and skills to manage your pain. She has been presented with the Sutter Independent Physicians’ Patient’s Choice Award.

Dr. Hastings has presented research nationally on interdisciplinary chronic pain care, opioids and su***de, pelvic pain and joint hypermobility, and healthcare quality improvement, as well as co-authored a textbook chapter on nonsurgical pain management. She believes strongly in education and mentorship and works with medical students and residents around the country as a mentor.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Hastings enjoys spending time outdoors, fitness, cooking, and being with her friends and family.


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02/23/2023

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Happy National Women Physicians Day to our amazing docs!Drs. Tolentino, Natalya Shtutman, MD  and Julie Hastings, you re...
02/04/2023

Happy National Women Physicians Day
to our amazing docs!

Drs. Tolentino, Natalya Shtutman, MD and Julie Hastings, you really are women who move Sacramento! You are loved and appreciated!

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09/15/2022

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We new have education and treatment options to target your pain.. Volume 25 | September 2022 Relieve pain. Restore function. Improve quality of life. Serving the Sacramento Region since 2003 Spine & N

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Relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.

At the Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center, this is our mission. State of the art diagnostic imaging and neurodiagnostic testing are used to identify the generators of pain. Once a diagnosis is made, an individualized treatment regimen is created.

We work closely with physical therapists, primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, anesthesia pain physicians, and neurological surgeons to provide comprehensive neurodiagnostic and spine care.