SpineMed Specialists

03/30/2026

🦶 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN), also known as diabetic foot pain, can turn everyday life into a constant struggle. Numbness, burning, stabbing pain, and sensitivity in the feet or legs can make it hard to walk, stand, or even rest. If this sounds like you, SpineMed Specialists in Wichita, KS, is here to help.

😁 We offer FDA-approved Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) therapy — a proven, non-opioid solution for managing chronic pain caused by DPN and other nerve conditions. SCS works by disrupting pain signals before they reach your brain, offering lasting relief when other treatments haven’t worked.

🫵 Why you can trust us:
✅ 86% of patients report success after 1 year
✅ Up to 10 years of meaningful relief
✅ 17x more likely to experience significant pain relief

🩺 Common conditions treated with SCS:
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Chronic pain
Neuropathic pain
Radicular Pain
Ischemic Pain
Peripheral vascular disease
Arachnoiditis
Postherpetic neuralgia
Cancer pain

📞 Schedule your consultation today by calling us at 316-334-3750, and let’s talk about whether an SCS is right for you. Tambien se habla español.

03/27/2026

😁 We’re so excited to welcome Natalie Crumpler, APRN, FNP-C, to SpineMed Specialists!

Natalie is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who brings over a decade of diverse clinical experience in primary care, pain management, hospice and palliative care, ambulatory surgery, and wellness medicine. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University with honors and a 3.93 GPA, and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Newman University.

Throughout her career, Natalie has developed a strong skill set in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, interpreting lab and imaging results, and performing procedures such as joint and trigger point injections and other minimally invasive treatments. She is passionate about creating personalized, evidence-based care plans that prioritize both comfort and long-term outcomes.

🩷 What truly sets Natalie apart is her commitment to patient education, preventive care, and open, honest communication. She strives to make every patient feel heard, informed, and confident in their care. We’re thrilled to have Natalie join our team and know she will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients!

03/25/2026

❤️Pain management takes a comprehensive approach to understanding and treating pain. This begins with identifying the underlying cause and evaluating how it affects day to day function. From there, a personalized treatment plan is developed using non surgical methods aimed at improving mobility, reducing discomfort, and helping patients return to normal activities.

Effective pain management also involves patient education. When individuals better understand their condition and the available treatment options, they are more equipped to take an active role in their care and make informed decisions. Small improvements in pain control and function can lead to meaningful changes in daily life over time. Check our article on pain management to learn more.

Learn about the benefits and risks associated with Pain Management. Read to see if you should seek help from a trusted provider.

03/23/2026

❤️ Are you or a loved one living with chronic pain, making your life feel unbearable? What may start as mild discomfort, like numbness in the feet, can quickly progress to burning, stabbing pain that radiates around the body, making it nearly impossible to walk, stand, sit, or even rest comfortably.

🫵 If you’ve tried other treatments without relief, a Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) may be the solution you’ve been searching for. This non-opioid, FDA-approved device is implanted under the skin and works by disrupting pain signals before they reach the brain, providing lasting relief for conditions such as:
✅ Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (diabetic foot pain)
✅ Chronic Pain
✅ Neuropathic Pain
✅ Radicular Pain
✅ Ischemic Pain
✅ Peripheral Vascular Disease
✅ Arachnoiditis
✅ Postherpetic Neuralgia
✅ Cancer Pain

😁 SpineMed Specialists team has several clinics throughout the state of Kansas. These are located in Wichita, Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal, ensuring access to Dr. Thomas Frimpong’s expertise wherever you are! 📞 Schedule your consultation today by calling us at 316-334-3750. También se habla español.

03/17/2026

🍀 Wishing everyone a happy and healthy St. Patrick's Day!!

03/17/2026

🚨 ¡Grandes noticias para Wichita, Liberal, Dodge City, y Garden City! 🚨

😁 En SpineMed Specialists, le ayudamos a superar el dolor y a tomar las riendas de su salud. Con nosotros, usted puede experimentar costos de bolsillo más bajos y copagos de seguro en los procedimientos adecuados.

👋 Conozca al Dr. Thomas Frimpong, un neurocirujano certificado por la junta que se especializa en cirugías de columna mínimamente invasivas y complejas. Dr. Frimpong obtuvo el título de Doctor en Medicina Osteopática en el Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine en 2008 y completó la residencia en neurocirugía en Virginia Tech Carilion Neurosurgery en 2016. 📚 Para mejorar aún más su experiencia, el Dr. Frimpong realizó una beca en cirugía de columna mínimamente invasiva y compleja en Bassett Healthcare, afiliado al Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, en 2017.

⭐️ El Dr. Frimpong se dedica a brindar atención personalizada a pacientes que padecen afecciones de la columna vertebral, utilizando técnicas quirúrgicas avanzadas para mejorar su calidad de vida. 📞 Para programar una cita con el Dr. Thomas Frimpong, llame al 316-334-3750.

03/11/2026

🦶 Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes and often begins with subtle symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning sensations, or sharp pain in the feet and legs. Over time, prolonged high blood sugar levels can damage nerves and the small blood vessels that support them, leading to decreased sensation, muscle weakness, balance issues, and a higher risk of foot ulcers or infections.

😁 Learning to recognize early warning signs and understanding what contributes to nerve damage is essential for prevention and long-term management. 👉 Check out the full article to explore symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options in more detail.

Discover effective relief for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Wichita. Learn how spinal cord stimulator can improve your quality of life.

03/10/2026

❤️ Are you or a loved one dealing with pain that seems to never go away? At SpineMed Specialists, we’re proud to deliver exceptional outcomes while helping our patients save money. Don’t let pain hold you back from enjoying quality time with your family and making new memories. Whether you need expert spinal neurosurgical care from Dr. Thomas Frimpong or personalized interventional pain management solutions from Dr. James Signer, we’ve got you covered.

👋 For our surgical patients, we have several clinics all over the state of Kansas. These are located in Wichita, Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal, ensuring access to Dr. Frimpong’s expertise wherever you are! Interventional pain management services with Dr. Sigler are offered exclusively at our Wichita clinic location.

⭐️ We provide patients with the highest level of care in a modern, comfortable, and efficient surgical environment. From your first consultation through recovery, our experienced team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. 📞 Schedule your consultation today by calling 316-334-3750!

03/06/2026

😃 That extra hour of daylight is almost here. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this upcoming Sunday and give yourself a little extra rest to ease into the change!