Comprehensive Non-Surgical Spine Care

Spine physicians are specialist medical doctors with advanced expertise in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of spinal conditions.

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Meet Dr Christella Mylordi

Coordinated Care

At Sydney Spine Institute, Dr Christella Mylordi works closely with our surgeons, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and medical team to help ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment pathway from the outset.

Many spinal conditions can be effectively managed without surgery. Through detailed assessment, patient education, rehabilitation planning, pain management, and coordinated multidisciplinary care, our aim is to improve function, reduce symptoms, and help patients return to meaningful activities.

Why See a Spine Physician First?

Most spinal conditions do not require surgery.

Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis.

Access to coordinated multidisciplinary care.

Timely surgical referral when required.

A Coordinated Pathway to Care

Every patient is different and not everyone follows the same treatment pathway. Depending on your symptoms, diagnosis, goals, and personal circumstances, care may involve one or several members of our multidisciplinary team.

The pathway below illustrates how patients commonly move through our services.

GP or Specialist Referral

Referral received from your GP or specialist.

Triage

Initial review to determine priority and safety.

Are red flags present?

Urinary or bowel symptoms, arm or leg weakness, foot drop, severe persistent arm or leg pain, or instability.

Yes (urgent pathway)

Prompt Surgical Assessment

Urgent review by a spine surgeon.

Surgery

Surgical intervention as clinically indicated.

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

Structured rehabilitation to support recovery, restore function and return to daily activities.

No (common pathway)

Spine Physician Assessment

Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and discussion of your goals.

Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology

Move better, build strength and improve function with tailored exercise.

Pain Coaching and/or Metabolic Health Support (if required)

Address pain, lifestyle and metabolic factors to support your recovery.

Surgical Assessment (if/when appropriate)

Surgical consultation if conservative care isn’t enough or not appropriate.

Ongoing Rehabilitation & Recovery

Continued support and guidance to help you return to the activities you value.

Treatment pathways vary according to the individual. Dr Mylordi works closely with the broader team to ensure patients access the right service at the right time.

What Treatments May Be Recommended?

Helping patients understand pain mechanisms and improve confidence with movement and activity.

Appropriate medications where indicated.

Targeted rehabilitation programs.

Exercise-based recovery and physical conditioning.

Medical and lifestyle interventions where health factors may be contributing to symptoms or recovery.

Referral for injections or interventional procedures when appropriate.

Referral to a spinal surgeon where surgery may provide meaningful benefit.

When Should I See a Spine Physician?

Persistent neck pain

Persistent back pain

Sciatica or nerve symptoms

Symptoms affecting work or daily activities

Ongoing symptoms despite treatment

Imaging abnormalities requiring specialist review

Patients seeking a comprehensive non-surgical assessment

Dr Christella Mylordi

Our Spine Physician Service

Dr Mylordi has extensive experience in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of spinal conditions and works closely with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate evidence-based care.