Our Approach

Phase #1

This will be direct one on one contact with Dr.Katz. During this time he will listen to your complaints and ask a series of very specific questions to help direct us towards the possible areas that may be causing your pain. The importance of this time cannot be overstated. One of my mentors and a brilliant diagnostician, Dr. John Mennell, would say, “Listen to your patients, they are telling you the diagnosis”. He was a master at arriving at a probable diagnosis based upon the consultation and then using the exam as confirmation. It is that model that we try to emulate.

"The Consultation drives the Examination"

  

Phase #2

The examination starts with questions and ends with answers. The goal is to determine where the pain is coming from. It is divided into many parts, namely postural, orthopedic, neurological and biomechanical. The sum of these parts will help us arrive at a diagnosis. It is very important to recognize that where the pain is, is not necessarily where the problem is. Spinal nerves, through a very complex series of branches, run through the entire body. The significance of this cannot be overstated. What this means is that any pain in the body can be caused by spinal nerve irritation secondary to a herniated disc, stenosis or arthritis. Through a comprehensive examination, we will be able to differentially diagnosis the source of your pain and determine the appropriate course of treatment needed to help to resolve your condition. 

"We will only accept patients whom we sincerely believe we can help"