Choosing where to go for pain treatment is a decision that affects how quickly you get relief, and how much trust you can put in the plan you're given. Here's what sets Integrative Sports & Spine apart for patients in Long Beach, beyond the marketing language you'll find on most clinic websites.
Board-Certified Expertise, Not Guesswork
Every physician on our team is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), and several are also board-certified in pain medicine. That includes Dr. Henry K. Lee, DO, our CEO and Medical Director, and Dr. Victoria S. Chang, MD, our co-founder. That specialization matters: it means the physician evaluating your pain has training focused specifically on diagnosing musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions, not general practice with pain management added on.
We Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptom
A lot of pain care stops at symptom relief: medication that dulls pain without addressing what's causing it. Our approach starts differently. Before recommending treatment, we work to identify which disc, joint, nerve, or soft tissue structure is generating your pain, using a physical exam, imaging, and, when appropriate, diagnostic injections. That lets us recommend a treatment aimed at your specific problem instead of a generic protocol.
A Conservative-First Philosophy You Can Trust
We don't default to the most invasive option available. Treatment starts with the least invasive approach likely to help, which for many patients means physical therapy and activity modification, and escalates to interventional procedures like epidural steroid injections or radiofrequency ablation only when needed. When a structural problem genuinely requires surgery, we say so directly and coordinate with a surgeon, rather than avoiding the conversation or rushing to more aggressive treatment than necessary.
What Long Beach Patients Can Expect
We build care at our Long Beach clinic around a few things that matter to patients:
- Feeling heard during your first visit, rather than rushed through a generic checklist.
- A thorough evaluation that works toward the most likely cause of your pain, not just a vague label like "back pain" or "joint pain."
- A treatment plan that starts conservative and only escalates when it's genuinely needed.
- Straightforward scheduling and insurance verification, so getting care doesn't become its own source of stress.
- Follow-up that happens, with a clear plan for what comes next after each visit or procedure.
Meet the Physicians Long Beach Trusts
Our Long Beach clinic is staffed by board-certified physicians trained in interventional pain management and PM&R:
- Dr. Henry K. Lee, DO, CEO, Medical Director and interventional pain management specialist.
- Dr. Victoria S. Chang, MD, co-founder and interventional pain management specialist.
- Dr. Kamara M. Savage, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist.
- Dr. Kyle T. Seko, DO, interventional pain and PM&R specialist, seeing patients in Long Beach and Riverside.
Each physician brings the same diagnosis-first, conservative-first approach to every patient they see.
Our Commitment to Long Beach Patients
- We will always explain your diagnosis and treatment options in plain language, not just medical jargon.
- We will recommend the least invasive effective treatment first, and explain why, whenever there's a choice to make.
- We will check your insurance benefits before treatment begins and walk you through what your plan is expected to cover. Your final cost depends on your plan, deductible and the claim itself.
- We will coordinate with other providers, including surgeons and chiropractors, when that's genuinely in your best interest.
See What Other Patients Are Saying
The best way to get a feel for what it's like to be a patient here is to read reviews from people who've already been through it. We encourage you to check our current Google reviews before your visit, and we welcome the accountability that comes with being reviewed publicly.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- A detailed history and physical exam, covering when your pain started, what makes it better or worse, and what you've already tried.
- A review of existing imaging, or a referral for imaging if needed.
- A personalized treatment plan, explained clearly, with a specific follow-up plan.
Reviewing our pre-appointment checklist and 10 questions to ask your pain specialist beforehand can help you get the most out of your first visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Integrative Sports & Spine different from other pain clinics in Long Beach?
Our combination of board-certified specialists, imaging-guided diagnosis, and a conservative-first treatment philosophy means your care is built around what's causing your pain, not a generic protocol applied to everyone who walks in.Is Integrative Sports & Spine accepting new patients in Long Beach?
Yes. Our Long Beach clinic welcomes new patients, and many can schedule directly without a referral, depending on their insurance plan.How do I know which physician I'll see?
If you have a preference, let our team know when you schedule and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Otherwise, we can match you with the physician whose specialty best fits your condition. All of our physicians share the same diagnosis-first approach.Do you work with other providers, like chiropractors or surgeons?
Yes. We coordinate care with chiropractors, physical therapists, and surgeons when it genuinely benefits the patient, rather than treating other providers as competitors.
Experience the Difference at Our Long Beach Clinic
If you're looking for a pain management team that takes the time to diagnose your condition carefully and treat it with non-surgical options first, we'd welcome the opportunity to show you what that looks like at our Long Beach pain clinic.
Schedule a consultation online or call (833) 476-7377 to get started.
