About the practice

Care that meets you where you are

Essential Spine was built around a simple idea: patients recover faster when pain management, chiropractic, physical therapy, and neurosurgical opinion sit at the same table.

3
Metro Detroit locations
25+
Years combined experience
10k+
Patients cared for
Chiropractic adjustment at Essential SpineGuided rehabilitation session
Physical therapist working with a patient
Get to know us

We're a recognized & quality leader in spine care

We start with a careful diagnosis, explain what we're seeing in plain language, and build a single plan that draws from every service we offer. If surgery is right, we'll say so. If it isn't, we'll say that too.

One coordinated plan

Pain management, chiropractic, PT, and neurosurgery in sync.

Least invasive first

Procedures only when they clearly move your recovery forward.

Dr. Abe Al Hage
Dr. Abe Al Hage
Pain Management · Practice lead
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No charge for your first call

Talk to our team about your symptoms and insurance before you ever book — we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.

Image-guided precision

Fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance on every applicable procedure, so treatment reaches the exact source of pain.

Professional team

Meet our specialists

Every patient benefits from a group of providers who actually talk to each other about the plan — before, during, and after treatment.

Dr. David Poulad, Neurosurgery

Dr. David Poulad

Neurosurgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine consultations, second opinions.

Dr. Abe Al Hage, Pain Management

Dr. Abe Al Hage

Pain Management

Interventional pain, spine injections, radiofrequency ablation, regenerative medicine.

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Dr. Samuel Hage

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care, soft-tissue work, coordinated recovery with medical and PT teams.

Our testimonials

What our patients say

David Coper
“For the first time in two years, I have a plan I actually understand. The team took time to explain everything — no rushing, no jargon.”
Chronic low back pain
Jessica Brown
“The injection was quick and the follow-up with physical therapy made all the difference. I'm back to walking with my grandkids.”
Sciatica
Kevin Martin
“I appreciated getting a straight answer that I didn't need surgery. Dr. Poulad walked me through every option honestly.”
Neurosurgical consultation

Ready for a real plan?

If you've been managing pain for months with no clear path forward, one consultation can change that.