Spine Conditions We Treat

Medically reviewed by Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS — dual board-certified spine surgeon & neurosurgeon. Last reviewed October 2026.

Spine and back pain can come from the discs, the joints, the nerves, or an injury — and getting the right treatment starts with pinpointing the real cause. Desert Spine and Pain diagnoses and treats the full range of spine conditions for patients across Phoenix and the Valley, always starting with the least invasive option that works.

Spine & Back Conditions We Treat

Not Sure Where You Fit?

You don't need a diagnosis to get started — that's our job. Many patients aren't sure whether their pain is coming from a disc, a joint, or a nerve, and symptoms often overlap. Dr. Greenwald pinpoints the real source with a focused exam and the right imaging, then builds a least-invasive-first plan around it. Most spine conditions never require surgery, and when a procedure is needed it's typically minimally invasive.

Why Choose Desert Spine and Pain

Every condition here is diagnosed and treated by a specialist who is both a board-certified spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon — so both the mechanical and the neurological sides of your problem are evaluated by one expert. We welcome out-of-network patients, require no referral, and partner closely with personal-injury attorneys for accident-related spine injuries.

Spine Conditions: Frequently Asked Questions