Dr. Kamara M. Savage is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with 13 years of experience. She practices at Integrative Sports and Spine in Long Beach, CA, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation. Dr. Savage combines her deep knowledge of the body with a compassionate approach to patient care, focusing on improving quality of life through a multimodal approach to pain management.

Dr. Savage grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She chose to stay at UAB for medical school, graduating in 2012. Afterward, she completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she also served as an assistant professor, teaching residents and practicing general physiatry.

Her clinical expertise includes both inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient musculoskeletal care, where she performed ultrasound-guided joint injections, spasticity management with botulinum toxin injections, and electromyography testing. She later pursued advanced training in interventional pain management, gaining proficiency in fluoroscopy-guided joint injections, peripheral nerve blocks, ablation techniques, and spinal injections under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Dr. Savage’s approach to pain management integrates advanced interventional techniques with a focus on long-term patient relationships and improving overall wellness. She is dedicated to delivering personalized care that helps patients manage chronic pain and improve their functional abilities.Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Savage enjoys cooking, building wooden furniture, hiking, watching sports, and traveling to explore new places.

Education & Training

• Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, 2012
• Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center – Pain Medicine
• Certifications:
  Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)

Specialties & Expertise

Dr. Savage specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

• Neck, back, and joint pain
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Spasticity and movement disorders

Treatments & Procedures

Dr. Savage offers a variety of treatments, including:

• Fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections
• Joint and peripheral nerve block injections
• Epidural injections for pain relief
• Electromyography testing for accurate diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders
• Botulinum toxin injections for spasticity management
• Multimodal rehabilitation including physical therapy

Professional Achievements

• Current Role: Physician at Integrative Sports and Spine, Long Beach, CA
• Previous Experience: Assistant professor at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Professional Memberships:
  American Medical Association (AMA)
  Spine Intervention Society
  National Medical Association
  American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Board Certification: Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)

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