Conditions we treat · Long Beach, CA
Cervical spine in Long Beach, CA
The neck carries the head and every signal to the body. Conditions here show up in the arms, hands and balance, and respond well to modern treatment.
Cervical spine care in Long Beach, with patients welcome from across South Bay, Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area.
Overview
The neck. Conditions and procedures from the base of the skull to the shoulders.
Below are the 4 conditions in this group that Dr. Bhalla diagnoses and treats. Each page explains what it is, how it is found and the full range of treatment, from therapy to the least invasive procedure that will work.
- In this group
- 4
- Across the spine
- 17
- Our approach
- Most patients in this group never need an operation. Care starts with evaluation and non-surgical treatment. When surgery is the answer, Dr. Bhalla uses the least invasive option that will work.
Cervical spine
Conditions in this group.
- Disc
Cervical herniated disc
A herniated disc in the neck can send pain, tingling or weakness down the arm. Most settle without surgery, and the ones that do not can usually be treated with a short, modern procedure.
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Pinched nerveCervical radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a pinched nerve in the neck. The pain is felt in the arm, which is why it is often mistaken for a shoulder or elbow problem.
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Cord compressionCervical myelopathy
Cervical myelopathy is pressure on the spinal cord in the neck. It creeps up slowly, affects the hands and walking, and is the one neck condition where waiting can cost you function.
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InjuryCervical trauma
Neck injuries range from a muscle strain that settles in days to fractures that threaten the spinal cord. Knowing which you have, quickly, is what matters most.
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Why choose us
Surgery is a last resort. Getting you back is the goal.
Most patients we see never need an operation. When they do, they get the least invasive one that will work.
Expertise & leadership
Board-certified and fellowship-trained at Harvard, with extensive experience treating complex spinal disorders. Leads the Spine Center at MemorialCare Long Beach.
Conservative first, advanced when needed
Therapy, medication and targeted treatment come first. When surgery is the answer, minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques mean smaller incisions, less pain and a faster return to life.
Patient-centered care
Evidence-based decisions made together with you. Every plan starts with listening, and surgery is only recommended when it is the right answer.
Near you
Cervical spine care in Long Beach, CA
Dr. Bhalla diagnoses and treats cervical spine for people in Long Beach and the surrounding cities. Dr. Bhalla leads the Spine Center at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.
Patients come from Signal Hill, Lakewood, Seal Beach, Orange County and across Southern California for an expert second opinion or a first consultation.
Patients come to us from
- Long Beach
- Signal Hill
- Lakewood
- Seal Beach
- Los Alamitos
- Cypress
- Bellflower
- Torrance
- Huntington Beach
- Carson
Not on the list? We see patients from across Southern California.
Other regions
Explore the rest of the spine.
5 conditions
Spine conditions
Pain, wear and disease of the spine itself. Most are managed without surgery.
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Spinal deformities
Curves and imbalance of the spine, in adolescents and adults.
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Lumbar spine
The lower back. The most common source of pain we see.
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Thoracic spine
The mid back, between the neck and the lower back.
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