As a member of the Mayo Clinic Health System Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department in La Crosse, Dr. Nelson focuses on conservative treatments of painful spine disorders and musculoskeletal pain problems. He uses non-surgical treatment options, and when necessary, uses state-of-the-art technology, to reduce pain and increase the activity of patients. Locally, WinnMed Radiology staff is specially trained to support Dr. Nelson through precise fluoroscopy-guided injections to reduce pain and increase the activity of patients.Dr. Nelson treats acute pain such as back, arm, hip and leg pain, as well as nerve pain, including pain from shingles.