About Pain and Spine Consultants
Our History
Pain and Spine Consultants has been serving Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas since 1998. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on customer service and a commitment to excellence. When Dr. Nwofia arrived in Nashville, there was a lack of physiatrists treating physical pain. Dr. Nwofia’s vision for a multi-disciplinary approach to pain drove him to combine superior clinical care with the latest, and most effective, spinal and neuro-musculoskeletal interventional procedures. Through Dr. Nwofia’s vision and hard work, we have grown from a single location in Nashville, to five locations spread throughout Middle Tennessee. This growth has only been possible with the aid of exceptional providers and support staff, as well as the trust placed in us by referring physicians and patients.
Information about Physiatrists?
What Is A Physiatrist?
A physiatrist, pronounced fizz ee at’ trist, is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As the population of America ages, as people survive conditions that once would have been fatal, and as quality of life is an increasing concern, the field of physiatry is moving to the forefront of medicine. The specialty serves all age groups and treats problems that touch upon all the major systems in the body.
What Kind Of Differences Do Physiatrists Make?
Since it is the concern of physiatrists to restore patients to maximum function, the difference they make can be dramatic. In the case of the herniated disk, the physiatrist not only takes care of the acute problem, but also treats the patient until he/she returns to optimal function, usually without surgery. The physiatrist also teaches the patient how to prevent the injury in the future. Because the physiatrist is concerned with all areas of rehabilitation—social,vocational,and medical— the quality of life is significantly increased for patients.