If you’ve lived with back pain long enough, you’ve probably heard it all:
- “It’s just your age.”
- “You need to strengthen your core.”
- “There’s nothing really wrong with you.”
- “You’ll just have to live with it.”
And yet… the pain is real.
The instability is constant.
And the “solutions” haven’t worked.
At Vertrae® in Dayton, Ohio, we’ve helped hundreds of patients who’ve done everything right, therapy, injections, medications, but still couldn’t get lasting relief.
The reason? Most clinics aren’t looking deep enough.
And that’s exactly where we begin.
MYTH #1: “If your MRI is normal, your back is fine.”
Fact: Many causes of chronic back pain, including multifidus dysfunction, are not easily diagnosed on standard imaging.
The multifidus is a deep stabilizing muscle that keeps your spine aligned and your movements balanced. When it stops working, your spine becomes unstable, but that doesn’t show up on X-ray, and it’s not easily seen on an MRI.
That’s why Vertrae® doesn’t rely on imaging alone. We use hands-on testing, detailed MRI reviews, and a spine-only diagnostic process to uncover what others miss.
MYTH #2: “Everyone has back pain. It’s just part of aging.”
Fact: Back pain isn’t a normal part of life, especially if it’s persistent, unstable, or affecting your ability to move.
We hear this all the time from patients who’ve been told to just live with it.
The truth? If your pain keeps coming back, there’s almost always a reason, and often, a solution.
But not every clinic is equipped to find it.
MYTH #3: “If injections and therapy don’t work, your only option is spine surgery.”
Fact: For some patients, the pain isn’t coming from the discs or joints at all. It comes from inside the bone.
This type of pain, called vertebrogenic pain, is caused by the basivertebral nerve, which carries signals from inflamed endplates inside the vertebra. Traditional treatments like injections or even fusion don’t address this nerve directly, but now, we can.
At Vertrae®, we offer Basivertebral Nerve Ablation, a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment that uses targeted radiofrequency energy to quiet the basivertebral nerve at its source. It’s FDA-approved, covered by Medicare and most insurers, and supported by long-term data showing durable relief.
Why Vertrae® Is Different
We’re not a general orthopedic practice or a pain management clinic.
We’re a spine-only, outpatient spine center designed specifically for people like you, those who’ve been through the runaround and are ready for real relief.
What Makes Our Model Unique:
- Dual-fellowship spine surgeon (Dr. Kamal Woods) who specializes in both minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques
- Jen, PA-C, who helps guide diagnostics and supports your plan every step of the way
- PT team trained in spine-specific therapy: Kris, Presley and Shawn
- Onsite diagnostics and MRI reviews that go beyond “what’s normal” to ask: what’s working and what’s not?
We collaborate as a team.
We don’t guess.
And we don’t stop at surface-level solutions.
What We Offer That Others Don’t
At Vertrae®, everything we do has been designed around one focus: the spine. From the way our building was planned, to the technology we use, to the way our staff are trained. Every detail exists to improve your spine health and your experience.
- Spine-Only Design – Our office, PT gym, and outpatient surgery center were built specifically for spine care, not adapted from a general clinic.
- Spine-Focused Team – From surgeons and PAs to therapists and nurses, every team member is trained and experienced only in spine.
- Advanced Diagnostics & Rehab – Including multifidus-focused testing and tailored rehab protocols.
- Innovative Procedures – Access to ReActiv8® restorative neurostimulation, cutting-edge robotic-assisted surgery, and implants like Barricaid® that reduce risk of re-herniation.
- Step-by-Step Care Plans – Clear milestones that guide you through diagnosis, therapy, procedures, and long-term recovery.
- Seamless Care Under One Roof – Office visits, physical therapy, pain management, and outpatient surgery all connected in a single location.
- Patient-First Experience – We obsess about more than just treatment: from scheduling your first appointment, to walking into our space, to the way we support you after surgery.
That’s why patients across Dayton, the Miami Valley, and all Southwest Ohio choose Vertrae®. We don’t just treat spine problems. We’ve created a spine-focused ecosystem that few others in the country can match.
What Patients Say
“I finally felt like someone saw the whole picture.”
“They figured out what no one else could.”
“It’s not just that the pain got better; my back feels strong again.”
This is what happens when care is integrated, spine-focused, and built around your real experience, not just a scan.
The Bottom Line?
If your back pain hasn’t improved with traditional care…
If you’ve been told it’s “nonspecific” or “age-related”…
If you’re tired of being dismissed…
It’s time for something different.
Call us at (844) 255-2225
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