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Resources & FAQs for Neurological Disorders

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we offer quality care and support services through our Center for Neurosciences & Spine. Below you’ll find useful neurology information, including resources and answers to frequently asked questions.

Neurology resources

Educational classes, support groups and events

We offer educational classes, support groups and special events for both patients and caregivers.

Multiple sclerosis support groups

Support groups, including online communities, can be very useful connections for those facing different aspects of an MS diagnosis. They can provide a safe environment for sharing personal experiences and strategies for dealing with the disease. Consider connecting with these support group resources either in person or online:

Clinical trials

In partnership with Benaroya Research Institute, we offer access to research and clinical trials

Patient information handouts

Neurology frequently asked questions

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Center for Neurosciences & Spine treats a variety of conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, brain tumors, back pain, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sleep disorders and more. View a more comprehensive list of conditions treated.

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's board-certified neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, sleep medicine physicians, neuropsychologists, therapists and other neuro-rehabilitation specialists work together to provide the best-quality neurologic care to our patients. Learn more about these services.

  • The neurologists, sleep medicine physicians, pain specialists, neurosurgeons and neuro-rehabilitation specialists in Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Center for Neurosciences & Spine see patients at a variety of locations. Find a location near you.

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, in partnership with Benaroya Research Institute, is the northwest's leader in offering clinical studies to patients.

  • It's been estimated that up to 30% of adults will have an episode of back pain lasting at least one week in a given year. If symptoms are prolonged, you'll usually see improvement with a stretching or strengthening program tailored specifically to you. Failure to improve over time, a fever, prominent pain at night, bowel or bladder changes associated with pain, or a history of cancer or immune suppression are considered "red flags" and should prompt further medical evaluation. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers rapid access to back specialists through our Spine Program. Our specialists can quickly assess your situation and get you started on the road to recovery. Please call us if your back pain is interfering with your ability to function normally for more than a day or two.

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers the full spectrum of treatment options for spine care. Our physiatry and physical therapy team in the Spine Program provides effective, evidence-based conservative treatment interventions to help manage the pain, provide education on ergonomics and back health, as well as develop a flexibility and strengthening program that is tailored to you. We also work with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Anesthesia Pain Clinic/Interventional Pain service to provide a variety of interventional procedures, including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, radiofrequency treatments, and neurostimulation procedures such as spinal cord stimulation. We have some of the top neurosurgeons in the area who specialize in spine surgery, from minimally invasive approaches to complex spinal reconstructions.

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s Center for Neurosciences & Spine team provides a multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation and treatment of progressive memory disorders, including services for Alzheimer's disease, dementia and multi-infarct dementia. Learn more about our services for memory disorders.

  • Our Neuro-Laboratory offers patients complete diagnostic testing for neurological conditions. View the tests performed in the Neuro-Laboratory.

  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Neurosciences & Spine offers educational classes and support groups for brain tumor support, stroke support and multiple sclerosis. Learn more about Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's classes and support groups.

Need more information?

If you need more information about neurology resources and or have additional questions about neurological disorders, our specialists can help.