Expert Care for a Pain-Free Life
Your Back Pain Doctor
in Phoenix, AZ
Discover compassionate, personalized pain management solutions tailored to your needs. Trust our experienced team to help you regain control and find relief from back pain at our Phoenix clinic.
Welcome to Atlas Pain Specialists, where we're dedicated to helping you overcome back pain and reclaim your life.
About Dr. Ormond
Dr. Sean Ormond is dual board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. He completed his anesthesia residency at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio where he served as Chief Resident, followed by an interventional pain management fellowship at Rush University in Chicago, IL. Following fellowship, Dr. Ormond moved to Phoenix and has been practicing in the Valley for a few years before deciding to start his own practice.
Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Compassion: We do our best to share our understanding and are sensitive towards our patients and their families.
Respect: We treat our patients as we would want our own family to be treated.
What is Back Pain
Back pain is a prevalent condition characterized by discomfort in the upper or lower back region. It can arise from various factors, including muscle strain, injury, or underlying health issues like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Managing back pain often involves a combination of therapies tailored to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility.
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Back Pain Conditions We Specialize in
Sciatica
A sharp, shooting pain that radiates from your lower back down through your buttocks and leg, often caused by a pinched sciatic nerve.
Herniated Disc
A condition where the soft inner portion of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the outer layer, sometimes pressing on nerves and causing pain.
Pinched Nerve in Back
Compression or irritation of a nerve root in your spine, often resulting in pain, numbness, or tingling in the affected area.
Spinal Stenosis
A narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on nerves and cause pain, numbness, or weakness in your back or legs.
Degenerative Disc Disease
The gradual wear and tear of the discs in your spine, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy is a condition where a nerve root in the spine becomes compressed or irritated, causing pain numbness, tingling, or weakness.
If you're suffering from any of these conditions or other back pain, don't hesitate to contact Atlas Pain Specialists. We are dedicated to helping you find relief through personalized, interventional pain management options that may help you avoid surgery.
Understanding Back Pain: Symptoms and Manifestations
Back pain manifests in various ways, depending on its underlying cause and severity. Common symptoms include localized discomfort, stiffness, or aching sensations in the upper, middle, or lower back. Pain may range from dull and achy to sharp and stabbing, often worsening with movement or prolonged sitting or standing. Individuals may experience muscle spasms, limited range of motion, or difficulty performing daily activities. In some cases, back pain can radiate to other areas of the body, such as the hips, legs, or buttocks, a condition known as referred pain. Additional symptoms may include numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area, indicating potential nerve involvement.
Chronic back pain lasting more than three months may lead to fatigue, mood changes, and decreased quality of life. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan to address back pain and its associated symptoms effectively. Early intervention and comprehensive management can help alleviate discomfort, restore function, and improve overall well-being.
Chronic back pain lasting more than three months may lead to fatigue, mood changes, and decreased quality of life. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plan to address back pain and its associated symptoms effectively. Early intervention and comprehensive management can help alleviate discomfort, restore function, and improve overall well-being.
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Back Pain Treatments
At Atlas Pain Specialists, we offer comprehensive back pain treatment tailored to your unique needs, utilizing a range of interventional pain management techniques to help you find relief and restore your quality of life.
Caudal Epidural Injection
Coccyx Injection
Nerve Root Block
Dorsal Root Ganglion Block
Radiofrequency Ablation
Ilio Lumbar Ligament Injection
Lumbar Epidural Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Nerve Pain
Arm Pain
Foot Pain
Pelvic Pain
Leg Pain
Body Pain
Nerve Pain
A problem within the peripheral nervous system is indicated by neuropathy, also called peripheral neuropathy. The network of nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord is your peripheral nervous system. Your central nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
Nerve Pain Treatments
Arm Pain
Arm pain may be caused by a variety of conditions, including abnormalities or injury to bones, skin, nerves, joints, or blood vessels, as well as natural wear and tear, overuse, or trauma. It may be accompanied by inflammation, swelling, and discomfort. Treatment options vary depending on the cause of the pain.
Arm Pain Treatments
Foot Pain
There are many different structures in the foot that can be affected by pain, including bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Pain can be caused by a minor injury that resolves on its own, or by a chronic, degenerative condition that requires treatment.
Foot Pain Treatments
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is a common problem that can cause discomfort in the lower abdomen and pelvis. For women, it may be a sign of a problem with the reproductive or urinary systems. Pelvic pain can be constant or come and go, depending on the cause.
Pelvic Pain Treatments
Leg Pain
If you experience leg pain, there are things you can do to help reduce your discomfort. Leg pain can be caused by a number of conditions or injuries, and the first step in treating it is to get an accurate diagnosis. Our pain specialists at Atlas Pain Specialists can help diagnose your leg pain and determine your best treatment options.
Leg Pain Treatments
Body Pain
If you are living with pain throughout your whole body, you understand the difficulty it can cause in everyday life. Total body pain can significantly affect your quality of life and productivity. There are many possible causes of total body pain, and the first step in treatment is to determine the cause. Atlas Pain Specialists can help diagnose your pain and offer a range of therapies to treat it.
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AHCCCS
Arizona Care Network
Arizona Complete Health (formerly HealthNet)
Arizona Foundation for Medical Care
Arizona Priority Care (Medicare)
Banner Health Network
Banner UofA Health Plans
BCBS of Arizona
CareMore Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan
Cigna
Equality Health
First Health
Health Choice AZ
Humana
Innovative Care Partners
Medicare
Mercy Care
Multiplan
Optum Care
Steward Health Care Network
Tricare
Trivest VA P3
United Healthcare - Commercial
United Healthcare Community State Product (AHCCCS/Medicare)
United Healthcare Medicare
United Healthcare NICE Product
Atlas Pain Specialists has a policy regarding the prescribing of controlled substances. Each patient will be evaluated on an individualized basis and some may not be a candidate for chronic opiate therapy.
In order to protect your health, patients are monitored closely for possible addiction, abuse, and diversion. This monitoring may include follow-up office visits, urine drug screening, and the sharing of medical records between your physicians and your pharmacies.
Atlas Pain Specialists reserves the right to determine if we will take over the prescribing of controlled substances from other providers on a case by case basis.
Patients should not expect to receive a prescription for a controlled substance at your first visit.
In order to protect your health, patients are monitored closely for possible addiction, abuse, and diversion. This monitoring may include follow-up office visits, urine drug screening, and the sharing of medical records between your physicians and your pharmacies.
Atlas Pain Specialists reserves the right to determine if we will take over the prescribing of controlled substances from other providers on a case by case basis.
Patients should not expect to receive a prescription for a controlled substance at your first visit.
We are located on in Northern Glendale but many of our patients are coming from the greater Phoenix area since we are near the Glendale/Phoenix border. Our address is 18205 N 51st Ave building b STE 125, Glendale, AZ 85308.
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