What does Michigan Spine Specialists treat?
Back and neck pain, herniated and bulging discs, radiculopathy and sciatica, spinal stenosis, spinal instability, compression fractures, and spine injuries from car accidents and work. When surgery is needed, options include spinal fusion, disc replacement and laminectomy. Pain management, physical therapy and regenerative medicine share our buildings, so non-surgical care and surgery are planned together.
Spine conditions and surgery
Neck and back
Discs and nerves
Spine conditions
Instability and injuries
From first visit to surgery, only if you need it
| Step | What it includes | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative care | Physical therapy, activity changes, medication, bracing | Physical therapy |
| Interventional pain care | Epidural and facet injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation | Epidural injections |
| Regenerative options | PRP and bone marrow concentrate for some joint, tendon and disc problems | Regenerative medicine |
| Surgery | Spinal fusion, disc replacement and laminectomy, with minimally invasive techniques when they fit | Surgical services |
In-depth guides
What to expect
Evaluation
A visit reviews your symptoms, your exam and your imaging. Bring any MRI or X-ray images and reports you have.
A plan with every option
You hear the non-surgical and surgical options, what each involves and what recovery looks like.
Treatment
Most plans start with therapy and targeted injections in the same building. Surgery is scheduled only when it's likely to help more than continued conservative care.
Recovery
Our physical therapists coordinate with your surgeon or physician, so rehab starts on time and follows the plan.
Why patients choose us
Surgery only when it helps
Most spine and joint problems improve without surgery, and our plans start there.
Minimally invasive techniques
When surgery is needed, smaller incisions and robotic assistance can mean a shorter recovery for many patients.
Four offices, one team
Dearborn, two offices in Sterling Heights, and Garden City, with pain management and physical therapy in the same buildings.
Car accident and work injuries
Our team checks your auto no-fault or workers' comp claim before your first visit.
When to get emergency care
Call 911 or go to an emergency room for back or neck pain with new weakness or numbness in the legs or arms, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin area, or pain after a serious fall or crash. Specialty Medical Center's offices, including urgent care, are not emergency rooms.
Where we see patients
Dearborn
13530 Michigan Ave, Suite 120, Dearborn, MI 48126(313) 572-0810Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pmLocation detailsSterling Heights · 15 Mile
5456 15 Mile Rd, Suite 101, Sterling Heights, MI 48310(586) 666-2407Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pmLocation detailsSterling Heights · Schoenherr Rd
43401 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313(586) 488-3636Location detailsFarmington Hills Opening soon
30840 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 300, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Common questions
Do I need surgery?
Most people with back, neck or joint pain don't. A visit reviews your symptoms and imaging and explains every option, including whether surgery would help more than continued therapy and injections.
Do I need a referral?
Many plans don't require one. Some HMO and Medicaid plans do; our team checks your plan before your visit.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your MRI or X-ray images and reports, a list of your medicines, your insurance card, and for a car accident, your auto insurer and claim number.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Surgery done through smaller incisions, often with specialized instruments and imaging. For many patients it means less muscle disruption and a shorter recovery than traditional open surgery.
Can I get a second opinion?
Yes. Bring your imaging and any surgical recommendation you've received, and we'll review your options with you.
Do you treat car accident and work injuries?
Yes. We see patients hurt in car accidents and at work at every office, and our team checks the auto no-fault or workers' comp claim before the first visit.
