Get Lasting, Non-Surgical Pain Relief

Suffering from back or neck pain, arthritis, tendonitis, injuries, or other conditions that limit your mobility and quality of life? The expert team at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians can help.

We offer advanced treatments for musculoskeletal injuries and joint arthritis, developing innovative, comprehensive therapy plans for patients to reduce pain and inflammation and improve function.

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Our board-certified specialists are leaders in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) field, with:

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MSK Injections Provided

"Top Doc" Awards

+ Years Experience

Performing Regenerative Injections

Conditions We Treat

At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, our providers specialize in the non-surgical management of spine, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. As experts in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), we use state-of-the-art techniques to diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop tailored treatment plans emphasizing cutting-edge therapies to reduce pain and restore function. Whether you have back pain, a sports injury, arthritis, or another injury, we can help you find relief and get back to living actively.

Chronic Neck & Back Pain

Persistent neck or back pain can greatly interfere with daily life. Our providers determine the source of the pain, whether it's a strained muscle, pinched nerve, sciatica, or other spine pathology.

Osteoarthritis of the Joints

A variety of non-surgical treatment options are available to ease pain and stiffness, as well as improve function and quality of life.

Tendon & Ligament Injuries

We treat a full range of injuries, including tendonitis and ligament injuries, such as sprains and strains, to relieve pain and restore mobility.

Musculoskeletal Pain

Our providers are experts at evaluating and treating all forms of musculoskeletal pain, from neck and back pain to muscle strains, joint injuries, and tendonitis.

Shoulder & Elbow Injuries

We diagnose and treat all shoulder problems including rotator cuff tears, as well as elbow injuries, such as tennis elbow. Our nonsurgical options get you back to activity.

Ankle & Foot Pain

From heel pain and plantar fasciitis to ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, and arthritis, we offer nonsurgical ways to alleviate foot and ankle pain.

Our Non-Surgical Treatment Options

At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, we offer a full range of advanced nonsurgical treatment options for spine and musculoskeletal conditions. Our expert providers individualize care plans using the latest evidence-based therapies. Treatment options we provide include:

Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Evaluations
Individualized Physical Therapy Planning
Spine Injections Under Fluoroscopy
Joint, Tendon and Bursa Injections
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Electrodiagnostic Testing

As the leading provider of non-surgical musculoskeletal therapies, our providers have helped countless patients alleviate their pain and regain their mobility and health. We are dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing spine, sports, and musculoskeletal pain and injury to help patients stay as active as possible at any age.

The Desert Spine and Sports Physicians Approach

Benefits of Our Advanced Treatments

Our comprehensive approach to treatment can help dramatically activate tissue regeneration, accelerate recovery time, ease pain, and restore function throughout the body. Benefits include:

Promotes cartilage healing and regeneration
Reduces joint inflammation
Improves joint lubrication and mobility
Stimulates tissue healing in damaged areas
Reduces pain from arthritis and musculoskeletal injury
Strengthens collagen in tendons and ligaments

How We Help Patients

The doctors have been outstanding. They are attentive, listen and understand the myriad of options available to try and control my neck pain. The staff is easy to get ahold of and responsive in making appointments.

- Dennis

How We Help Patients

I had a great experience at the practice. After my initial consult, for right hip pain, the doctors sent me for an MRI and successfully diagnosed and treated my injury. I am looking forward to being pain free under their guidance.

- Elizabeth

How We Help Patients

The doctors are extremely knowledgeable with great communication skills. The entire staff is welcoming and helpful.. Huge upgrade from my last pain management doctor.

- Aaron

How We Help Patients

One of the very best Doctors I have ever seen. And I have had MORE doctors than I can even count or remember. They are SO caring and explain everything so a common person can understand. They made me feel like they are not going to give up on me until we find pain relief. I will be referring all my friends and family.

- Becky

How We Help Patients

Exceptionally efficient patient process from reception to the doctor. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. A very thorough examination and I was pleasantly surprised. You wouldn’t be disappointed by visiting.

- Diana

Meet Our Providers

We’re proud to have an experienced team of board-certified physiatrists or rehabilitation physicians specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

Brad Sorosky, MD

Susan Sorosky, MD

Tima Le, DO

Arthur Hatch, DO

Andrew Minkley, MD

Brent Page, MD

Puneet Ralhan, DO

Paul Overdorf, DO

Kurt Wilhelm, MD

Dustin Sielski, MD

Paul Pannozzo, MD

Jacob Cabrera, MD

Brian-Lamar Brice, MD

About Desert Spine and Sports Physicians

At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, we are dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing spine, sports, and musculoskeletal pain and injury with non-surgical treatments that focus on the whole person. We treat each patient with the utmost care, personalizing their treatment plan to relieve pain and enhance their healing so they can live fully functional lives. With our comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative medical care, we help patients of all ages stay as active as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a physiatrist?

Physiatrists are board-certified physicians or rehabilitation physicians who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Physiatrists are experts at diagnosing and treating problems affecting the nerves, muscles, and bones. As “physicians of function,” rehabilitation physicians place an emphasis not only on relieving pain but also on restoring maximum function.

What conditions do physiatrists treat?

As specialists in PM&R or physiatrists, we are experts at diagnosing and treating problems affecting the nerves, muscles, and bones. Some of the diagnoses we commonly see at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians include but are not limited to:

Back and Neck Pain
Herniated Discs
Sciatica/Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Compression Fractures
Sports Injuries
Musculoskeletal Pain
Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis/Bursitis
Women’s Health Issues

How does a physiatrist consultation and visit work?

You will have an initial consultation to evaluate your issue and discuss the treatment options available, that can be billed to insurance, or cash pay rates of $250.

Why choose Desert Spine and Sports Physicians?

All the physiatrists at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians are fellowship trained in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. In addition, all interventions are done under image guidance, such as through ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

Get Lasting, Non-Surgical Pain Relief

Our board-certified specialists are leaders in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) field, with:

+

+ Years Experience

Conditions We Treat

Chronic Neck & Back Pain

Osteoarthritis of the Joints

Tendon & Ligament Injuries

Musculoskeletal Pain

Shoulder & Elbow Injuries

Ankle & Foot Pain

Our Non-Surgical Treatment Options

The Desert Spine and Sports Physicians Approach

1. Evaluation

2. Testing

3. Treatment

4. Recovery

Benefits of Our Advanced Treatments

How We Help Patients

The doctors have been outstanding. They are attentive, listen and understand the myriad of options available to try and control my neck pain. The staff is easy to get ahold of and responsive in making appointments.

- Dennis

How We Help Patients

I had a great experience at the practice. After my initial consult, for right hip pain, the doctors sent me for an MRI and successfully diagnosed and treated my injury. I am looking forward to being pain free under their guidance.

- Elizabeth

How We Help Patients

The doctors are extremely knowledgeable with great communication skills. The entire staff is welcoming and helpful.. Huge upgrade from my last pain management doctor.

- Aaron

How We Help Patients

- Becky

How We Help Patients

Exceptionally efficient patient process from reception to the doctor. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. A very thorough examination and I was pleasantly surprised. You wouldn’t be disappointed by visiting.

- Diana

Meet Our Providers

Brad Sorosky, MD

Susan Sorosky, MD

Tima Le, DO

Arthur Hatch, DO

Andrew Minkley, MD

Brent Page, MD

Puneet Ralhan, DO

Paul Overdorf, DO

Kurt Wilhelm, MD

Dustin Sielski, MD

Paul Pannozzo, MD

Jacob Cabrera, MD

Brian-Lamar Brice, MD

About Desert Spine and Sports Physicians

Frequently Asked Questions

Caring for Your Body, Elevating Your Life: Unveiling a New Era of Personalized Healing at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians

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