What is a Physiatrist?
A Physiatrist (pronounced: fizz ee at’trist) is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, a medical doctor who specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions and pain. Much like a cardiologist is the non-surgical cou...
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Office Hours
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | Closed |
Non-Surgical Treatment
Epidural Injections: For sciatica and back pain. Anti-inflammatory medicine is placed in the epidural space near an injured disc of inflamed nerve. X-ray image guidance and local anesthetic are used for comfort. If a specific nerve root i...
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5005 Signal Bell Lane
(River Hill Station)
Suite 208
(River Hill Station)
Suite 208
About Us
Maryland Spine & Sports Medicine offers a full range of services to treat back and neck pain as well muscle tendon and joint problems. Our physicians do Nerve Conduction and EMG testing for carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve injuries as well. From children to seniors, the Physicians at Maryland Spine and Sports Medicine are able to handle all of your Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation needs.
Located in Clarksville, Maryland, our office is easy to find and convenient to the entire Annapolis-Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Maryland Spine and Sports Surgi-center (Suite 207) is in the same building as our main office, and is used to provide fluoroscopically guided spinal procedures in a safety conscious environment while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere.
Doctors John Collins and Aaron Twigg are all board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They are all committed to the excellence of their practice. All have a keen interest in sports medicine, since they participate in sports and physical training themselves.
Examples of conditions we treat:
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Sports Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries
Knee injuries
Arthritis / Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Myofascial Pain
Neck Pain
Sports Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries
Knee injuries
Arthritis / Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Myofascial Pain
Dr. John P. Collins
Dr. Aaron Twigg
How Do Physiatrists Treat Patients?
At Maryland Spine and Sports Medicine, we will complete a thorough history and physical exam. We will then work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that may include any of the following:
...And a healthy dose of explanation and education about your condition. If surgery is necessary, we will work with you and your surgeon to coordinate your care and rehabilitation...
Frequently Asked Questions
Physiatrists are concerned with restoring maximum functioning. In the case of a herniated disc, the physiatrist not only takes care of the acute problem by managing the pain, but also treats the patient until they return to optimal functioning, ... Read More
Physiatrists offer a broad spectrum of medical services. They do not perform surgery. The most important treatment is often education and prescription of the best exercises to help rehabilitate and resolve a painful condition. An individuali... Read More
A physiatrist’s diagnostic tools are the same as those used by other physicians, with the addition of a few specialized tests. Physiatrists have extensive training in musculoskeletal anatomy and examination. They also use imaging including X-Ray... Read More
The field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (P.M.& R.) began in the 1930’s to address musculoskeletal and neurological problems. It broadened in scope considerably after World War II. As thousands of veterans came back home with seriou... Read More
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5005 Signal Bell Lane
Suite 208
Clarksville, MD
443-535-9900
443-535-9901