Southeastern Spine & Pain

Effingham Orthopaedics is professionally staffed by Chatham Orthopaedic Associates physicians. This collaboration provides residents of Effingham and surrounding areas access to extensive expertise in orthopaedics and sports medicine.

Ruben Diaz, MD leads our interventional pain management clinic in Rincon with a multidisciplinary approach for acute and chronic pain. Using safe and effective injections and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Diaz provides longer-term relief than oral medications in a less invasive alternative to surgery. With years of experience treating thousands of patients, his goal is to relieve, reduce, or manage pain and improve quality of life using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Diaz helps patients return to everyday activities quickly. He treats sciatica, arthritis, disc pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, neuropathic pain, and more.

At Optim Pain Management, we focus on providing advanced interventional therapies to help you find effective, long-lasting relief. Our experienced team offers personalized treatment plans—including epidural injections, nerve blocks, and minimally invasive procedures—to address conditions such as chronic back pain, sciatica, and joint discomfort. By combining a patient-centered approach with cutting-edge techniques, we aim to restore function and improve your overall quality of life.