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Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine

Our PM&R board-certified providers are medical doctors and nurse practioners who have completed training in the medical specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation physicians treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move, with the aim of enhancing performance. These specialties treat any disability resulting from disease or injury involving any organ system. The focus is not on one part of the body, but instead on the development of a comprehensive program for putting the pieces of a person's life back together - medically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally - after injury or disease. Our specialists manage issues that span the entire spectrum, from complicated multiple trauma to injury prevention for athletes. We work with our network of physicians throughout the greater Columbus region to provide local PM&R services and care to patients.

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What is PM&R?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists are leaders in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also called physiatry. It is the branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders (particularly related to the nerves, muscles, bones and brain) that may produce temporary or permanent impairment. PM&R is one of 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Our Mission

Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine's mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members. We also believe in educating our patients as we work with them to achieve the best physical state possible. Each physician is certified and comes to our practice with a multitude of experience in their area of specialty.

FAQs

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Common diagnosis we treat

Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Spondylosis
Spinal Stenosis
Facet Joint Syndrome
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Low Back Pain

Common Symptoms That Suggest Seeing a PMR Doctor

1. Persistent Back or Neck Pain

One of the most common reasons people see a PMR physician.

Symptoms may include:

Chronic low back pain
Neck stiffness or pain
Pain that worsens with sitting, bending, or lifting
Pain lasting longer than 4–6 weeks

2. Pain Radiating Into Arms or Legs

Pain traveling down the limbs often indicates nerve involvement.

Symptoms:

Shooting pain
Burning or electric sensations
Pain traveling from the back into the leg or arm

3. Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness

These symptoms can suggest nerve compression or injury.

Examples:

Hand numbness while typing or sleeping
Tingling in feet
Weak grip strength
Muscle weakness in arms or legs

4. Joint or Tendon Pain With Activity

Pain that occurs with movement or exercise may be related to soft-tissue or sports injuries.

Symptoms:

Shoulder pain when lifting your arm
Knee pain when running or climbing stairs
Elbow pain with gripping

5. Chronic Pain That Hasn’t Improved With Basic Treatment

If pain continues despite:

rest
medications
physical therapy

They often offer treatments like:

targeted injections
nerve blocks
minimally invasive spine procedures
rehabilitation strategies

6. Pain After an Injury or Accident

A PMR physician can help treat pain and restore function after:

workplace injuries
motor vehicle accidents
sports injuries

7. Difficulty With Movement or Daily Activities

PMR physicians focus heavily on restoring function.

Signs may include:

difficulty walking
limited range of motion
weakness after injury
trouble performing normal activities

When People Typically Seek PMR Care

Many patients consider PMR when they:

Want non-surgical spine care
Want alternatives to long-term pain medication
Need evaluation of nerve pain
Have pain affecting work, sports, or daily life

Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine

About Us

Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine

What is PM&R?

Our Mission

FAQs

1. Persistent Back or Neck Pain

2. Pain Radiating Into Arms or Legs

3. Numbness, Tingling, or Weakness

4. Joint or Tendon Pain With Activity

5. Chronic Pain That Hasn’t Improved With Basic Treatment

6. Pain After an Injury or Accident

7. Difficulty With Movement or Daily Activities

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