Kraus Back and Neck Institute in Houston, TX spinehealth.com

Relief from Lower Back and Neck Pain

 
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      At the Kraus Back and Neck Institute (KBNI), we specialize
                 in non-surgical as well as surgical treatments
                                of Back and Neck  Pain
     Conservative to Surgical Options: MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY 
              
 "Applying Science to the Art of Medicine"                                                  
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                 Dr. Kraus is available for Neurosurgery consultation (surgical and non-surgical) in Houston.
                      Offices:  1) West Houston Medical Center
                                    2) Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
                                    3) Katy
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      To arrange  an appointment, call 281-870-9292,  visit  neurosurgerypa.com
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              For national and international patients, we can help with  travel arrangements
                                
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                                            Dr. Kraus is honored to be listed in
                                            "Best Doctors in America" (2001-2008) and
                                             "Top Doctors of Houston, Texas" (2007, 2008, 2009)     

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Locations:

West Houston Medical Center - 12121 Richmond Ave., Ste. 324, Houston, Texas 77082 MAP
Memorial Hermann Northwest - 1740 West 27th St., Ste. 100, Houston, Texas 77008
West University/Galleria - 3391 Westpark, Houston, Texas 77005
Memorial Hermann Memorial City - Professional Building III, 915 Gessner, Ste. 360, Houston, Texas 77024
Humble Office - 8901 FM 1960 Bypass, Ste. 304, Humble, Texas 77338
Houston, Woodlands, Kingwood, Galleria, West University, Bellaire, North Houston, East Houston, South Houston, West Houston

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Why do I have back pain?

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referred back pain (kidney infections, gallstones, ulcers)
arachnoiditis back pain
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Osteoporosis of spine
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Gary Kraus, M.D.
Medical Director
West Houston Neuroscience Center
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Gamma Knife Center
West Houston Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Neurosurgery, University
of Texas Medical School
at Houston
Houston, Texas
United States
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Directed at the millions who suffer from low back pain ("back attack", sciatica), on a daily basis.  Developed by a neurosurgeon, in conjunction with an expert team of specialists in strength training, nutrition, chiropractic, physical therapy and psychology.

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Who Treats Low Back Pain ?

physiatrists (physical therapy expert)

chiropractors

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Anesthesiologists

internists,

family physician expert

neurologist (specialist)

pain psychologists

neurosurgeon specialist

orthopedic spine surgeons

physical therapy expert

occupational
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back specialist

nerve specialist

spine specialist

 


Diagnosis of sciatica and low back pain

L1 sciatica low back pain

L2 sciatica low back pain

L3 sciatica low back pain
L3 sciatica low back pain

L4 sciatica low back pain

L5 sciatica low back pain

S1 sciatica low back pain

S2 sciatica low back pain

S3 sciatica low back pain

S4 sciatica low back pain


Types of low back pain / spine pain

lumbago low back pain

sciatica low back pain

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hip and low back pain

sacro-iliac low back pain

radicular pain

groin pain

mechanical low back pain

dysesthetic low back pain

neuropathic low back pain

 


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Traditional
Treatment LOW BACK
PAIN/SPINE PAIN

MCKENZIE METHOD
Medications : back pain
Traction
MedX Strengthening
MedX Research and
   Science

Physical Therapy
Products
       BIOFREEZE
Exercise
Chiropractic
Strength   Training
Braces
McKenzie Lumbar Rolls
Epidural Steroids
Facet Blocks
SI Joint Injections
Botox for Back Pain
Myobloc for Back Pain
Nerve Blocks
Trigger point injection
Stress management
Posture
WEIGHT LOSS
Spine Surgery

KYPHOPLASTY
The Operating Room

Non-Traditional
Treatment
BACK PAIN

 Acupuncture
Bodywork/ massage
Herbal Therapies
Magnet therapy
Yoga
Mind/Body

 

nutrition for low back painNutrition made plain and
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exercises for low back pain Card-vascular:  a little bit will do it !!

 

strength training

Strengthen your  low back, and your whole body


 

      

Locations:

West Houston Medical Center - 12121 Richmond Ave., Ste. 324, Houston, Texas 77082 MAP
Memorial Hermann Northwest - 1740 West 27th St., Ste. 100, Houston, Texas 77008
West University/Galleria - 3391 Westpark, Houston, Texas 77005
Memorial Hermann Memorial City - Professional Building III, 915 Gessner, Ste. 360, Houston, Texas 77024
Humble Office - 8901 FM 1960 Bypass, Ste. 304, Humble, Texas 77338
Houston, Woodlands, Kingwood, Galleria, West University, Bellaire, North Houston, East Houston, South Houston, West Houston

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