Axis Spine & Disc Olathe, Kansas

Nonsurgical treatment for disc, sciatica, spine & nerve pain.

Find out whether we can help.

If you're dealing with spine, disc or nerve pain that hasn't gone away, start with an evaluation to determine whether our nonsurgical approach is appropriate for you.

Schedule an Evaluation Call (913) 355-5998

Evaluation + 3 treatment visits · $149 · If we determine you are not a candidate, you are refunded in full.

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Seated. Nonsurgical. Olathe, Kansas.

25Years in practice

65,000+Treatment visits supervised

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The problem

Still dealing with spine or disc pain?

Persistent symptoms have a way of taking over the ordinary parts of a day.

Sleep
Sitting
Walking
Working
Exercise
Everyday life

Most people have adjusted around their pain for months or years before they ask whether it can be evaluated properly. It can. The first step is finding out what is contributing to your symptoms and whether our approach is appropriate for it.

Conditions we treat

Two patients reclined in treatment chairs during a session

Why it keeps coming back

Why disc pain keeps coming back

Between each pair of vertebrae sits a disc. When it's healthy, it's tall and full of fluid, and it holds open the space where a nerve leaves your spine.

Years of sitting, lifting and gravity compress it. It loses water and height, that space narrows, and the nerve gets crowded. That's what sends pain, numbness and tingling down a leg or an arm.

It doesn't fix itself, because discs have no blood supply. They depend on pressure changing as you move — and a compressed disc isn't getting that.

How we treat it

Our treatment gently separates the vertebrae, taking pressure off the disc and giving the nerve room. Repeated over a course of care, that's what gives symptoms a chance to settle.

Seated and reclined. The space around the nerve opens as the vertebrae separate.

Conditions

Conditions we treat

Spine and nerve symptoms can come from a variety of conditions. We evaluate each patient individually to determine whether our nonsurgical approach is appropriate.

Herniated DiscDisc material pressing on a nerve Bulging DiscA disc that has lost height and spread outward SciaticaPain that travels down the leg Pinched NerveA nerve compressed where it leaves the spine Spinal StenosisNarrowing of the space around the nerves Degenerative Disc ProblemsDiscs that have worn, thinned or dried out Low Back PainPain that has not gone away Neck PainPain, stiffness or symptoms into the arm Numbness & TinglingAltered sensation in an arm, hand, leg or foot

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Our approach

Evaluate first. Then treat, measure and adjust.

We focus on nonsurgical treatment for appropriate spine, disc and nerve conditions. Treatment begins with an evaluation so we can determine whether our approach is appropriate for your condition.

01
Evaluate
Determine what may be contributing to your symptoms.
02
Treat
Begin appropriate nonsurgical treatment if you are a candidate.
03
Measure
Track your response to treatment.
04
Adjust
Modify the approach based on how you respond.

How we work

The first step

Start with an evaluation.

Evaluation + 3 treatment visits

$149

Your first step is simple. We evaluate your condition, determine whether you are an appropriate candidate, and begin treatment if appropriate.

Schedule Your Evaluation

If we determine you are not a candidate, you are refunded in full.

What's included

A one-on-one consultation about your symptoms, history and what you have already tried
A focused spine and nerve examination
Review of any imaging you already have (MRI, CT or X-ray)
A clear answer on whether our nonsurgical approach is appropriate for you
Three treatment visits, if you are a candidate
A written summary of what we found and what we recommend

No long-term commitment. Anything beyond these visits is discussed with you in person, in writing, after we know how you respond.

Your first visit

What happens at your first visit

Plan on about 45 minutes. Three things happen.

1
Talk
We discuss your symptoms, history and what you've already tried.
2
Evaluate
We perform a focused examination and review relevant imaging when available.
3
Start
If appropriate, you can begin treatment during your initial visit.

Why here

Why Axis Spine & Disc?

Focused

We specialize in spine, disc and nerve-related problems.

Nonsurgical

Our treatment approach does not involve surgery.

Clear

You will know what we recommend and why.

Measured

We track how you respond rather than simply prescribing visits without evaluating progress.

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The doctor

Dr. Matt Metcalf, DC

25Years in practice
65,000+Treatment visits supervised

Dr. Metcalf has spent 25 years in practice, and most of that time focused on nonsurgical care of the spine. At his previous practice he personally supervised more than 65,000 nonsurgical spine treatment visits — enough to know which patients respond, which do not, and how to tell the difference at the first visit.

He opened Axis Spine & Disc to do one thing well: evaluate spine, disc and nerve problems carefully, treat the ones that are appropriate for nonsurgical care, and be straightforward with everyone else.

More about Dr. Metcalf

Patient reviews

In their words.

Every review is a verified Google review of this clinic, quoted as written.

“Sciatica had me shifting around constantly, especially sitting for any length of time. … the leg pain's way down and I can actually sit through a meeting or a movie without needing to move.”
Aaron B.Verified Google review

“Foot pain from sciatica used to flare up bad just from standing too long. … that pain's way down now — I can stand and walk around without it acting up, which was the whole reason I came in for the herniated disc.”
Clairelle W.Verified Google review

“Sciatica and back pain had me pretty miserable, but it's so much better now.”
Michael P.Verified Google review

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FAQ

Questions people ask before they call

What does Axis Spine & Disc treat?

Spine, disc and nerve-related problems: herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc problems, low back pain, neck pain, and numbness or tingling that traces back to the spine. We also see expecting mothers with pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain. Every patient starts with an evaluation to determine whether our nonsurgical approach is appropriate.

What happens during my first visit?

Three things. We talk about your symptoms, your history and what you have already tried. We examine your spine and the nerves that leave it, and review any imaging you bring. Then, if you are a candidate, you begin treatment the same day. Plan on about 45 minutes.

How much does the initial visit cost?

$149. That covers the evaluation and three treatment visits. If we determine you are not a candidate, you are refunded in full. Anything beyond those visits is discussed with you in person, in writing, after we know how you respond.

Do I need an MRI?

Not to be evaluated. The examination comes first, and many patients are treated on the basis of the examination alone. If your findings warrant imaging, we will say so and help you arrange it.

Do you accept insurance?

The evaluation and treatment visits are self-pay at the price listed on this site, and we can provide an itemized receipt for a health savings or flexible spending account. Call (913) 355-5998 with questions about your situation.

Do I have to commit to a long-term treatment plan?

No. The first step is the evaluation and three treatment visits. There is no obligation beyond that, and no recommendation is made before we have examined you and measured your response.

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