Pain can come from many different structures and mechanisms. Daygo Medical Group focuses on identifying the source, understanding how it affects function and building an individualized treatment plan around the person—not just the symptom.
Dr. Katzen evaluates a broad range of spine, musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions. The goal is to identify the likely source of pain, understand its impact on function and determine which treatment options are most appropriate for the diagnosis and the patient's goals.
Neck and back pain can arise from the discs, facet joints and other structures of the spine. A focused evaluation helps identify the likely source of pain and determine which treatment options may be appropriate.
Spinal nerve irritation or compression can produce pain that travels into an arm or leg and may be accompanied by numbness, tingling or weakness. Identifying the affected nerve and underlying cause helps guide treatment.
Spinal stenosis can contribute to back or leg pain, weakness, heaviness and reduced walking or standing tolerance. Treatment depends on the location and severity of the narrowing, the patient's symptoms, imaging findings and impact on function.
The facet joints of the spine and sacroiliac joints of the pelvis can be important sources of axial pain. History, examination and appropriately selected diagnostic procedures may help clarify whether a particular joint is contributing to symptoms.
Pain involving joints, tendons and surrounding soft tissues may benefit from a focused musculoskeletal evaluation. Treatment is selected according to the anatomy involved, the diagnosis and the patient's functional goals.
Persistent pain can involve nerve injury, altered pain signaling or multiple overlapping pain generators. These conditions often benefit from a broader strategy that considers function, prior treatment and whether advanced interventional or neuromodulation options may be appropriate.
The procedure is never the starting point. The first step is understanding the clinical picture and determining what is most likely driving the symptoms.
How the pain started, where it travels, what makes it better or worse and how it affects daily function all matter.
Physical findings and relevant imaging are considered together rather than in isolation.
Conservative, interventional and advanced treatment options are considered according to the diagnosis and prior care.
The final strategy reflects the condition, goals, preferences and expected benefit of each option.
A focused evaluation can help identify the likely source of pain and determine which treatment options may be appropriate.
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