Amanda's Story
After a long-standing herniated disc became unmanageable, scientist Amanda Woerman, PhD, turned to the UCSF Spine Center for minimally invasive surgery. Four months later she completed her first IRONMAN and today is pain free for the first time in over six years.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation: Managing spinal problems with conservative care
UCSF’s Non-operative Spine Program applies a multidisciplinary approach to restoring functionality for patients. Each patient receives a personalized program that combines pain medication, a tailored exercise regimen and, if needed, cognitive behavior therapy and injections.
New Faculty: Patricia Zheng, MD
Dr. Patricia Zheng is a board-certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation focused on providing non-operative care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. She specializes in diagnostic and non-surgical procedures for patients with chronic back, neck, and joint pain.
Register for the 2018 UCSF Spine Symposium
Register now for the 13th Annual UCSF Spine Symposium on June 1-2, 2018 at cme.ucsf.edu.