David W. Spight, D.O.
“My greatest satisfaction in medicine is having the opportunity to educate patients about the relationship between structure and function, which allows them to gain the necessary knowledge to become active participants in their care.”
Specialties
- Back, Neck & Spine Care
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Interventional Spine Procedures
- Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Spine Disorders
Team
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How Injections Work: David Spight, DO
Listen to one of our spine experts David Spight, DO discuss when an injection can be helpful and how different types of injections are used.
Another video resource from Dr. Spight: Degenerative Disc Disease [Video]
Dr. David Spight’s Approach to Care
“My greatest satisfaction in medicine is having the opportunity to educate patients about the relationship between structure and function, which allows them to gain the necessary knowledge to become active participants in their care.”
Educational Background & Fellowship
Dr. Spight completed his undergraduate studies at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL and went on to receive his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His residency took place at Detroit Medical Center’s Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and he completed advanced fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management, Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, IN.
Medical School
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergraduate & Doctoral Studies
National College of Chiropractic — Lombard, IL
Residency
Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center — Detroit, MI
Fellowship
Interventional Pain Management, Spine Technology and Rehabilitation — Fort Wayne, IN
- Board Certified: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Subspecialty – Pain Medicine
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- North American Spine Society
- Spine Interventional Society
Patient Education
Spine Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Spine Injections Animated Library
Publications
- Spinal Pain Generators. Indiana University School of Medicine, Family Practice Program, Fort Wayne, Indiana 2005
- Cervical Spine Part I & Cervical Spine Part II. Wayne State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Detroit, Michigan 2003
- Complete Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury After Cardiac Catheterization. Wayne State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Detroit, Michigan 2002
- Brown Sequard Syndrome and Innovations in the Rehabilitation of Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury. Wayne State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Detroit, Michigan 2002
- Rehabilitation of Transtibial Amputations. Wayne State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Detroit, Michigan 2002
- Rehabilitation of Total Knee Arthroplasty. Wayne State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Detroit, Michigan 2002
- Low Back Pain. Wayne State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Detroit, Michigan 2001
Articles and Videos from David W. Spight, D.O.
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A story of chronic back pain and the road to recovery
I would highly recommend seeing Summit Ortho and Dr. Spight if you are suffering from chronic pain, because you do not have to be.
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Ask Dr. Spight: What Causes Spine Swelling?
Dr. Spight explains why spine swelling is rarer than most people think.
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Ask Dr. Spight: Can I Try a Waterbed for Back Pain?
If you are considering a waterbed for back pain, read Dr. Spight’s tips before you buy.
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Back and Neck Risk Assessment
How’s the state of your back and neck? Find out.
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Introducing David Spight, D.O. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series
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Cracking Your Back [Video]
Ask the Expert: Spine Video Series