Essential Sports & Spine Solutions

We help adults suffering from back pain, neck pain, and joint pain to have more functional, fulfilling, and active lives.

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We treat a variety of conditions

Dr. Verma aims to provide unique pain solutions for injuries and conditions that can cause back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, and headaches. Click to learn more.

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Nikhil Verma, MD

Dr. Verma is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician and fellowship-trained Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Physician.

He provides comprehensive physical medicine, rehabilitation care, and interventional pain care to patients in Columbus, Ohio.

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Our Services

At Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, Dr. Verma utilizes evidence-based, innovative, non-surgical treatment and/or minimally invasive procedures to help his patients who suffer from painful and chronic injuries. Click each service to learn more.

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Insurances Accepted

Our Services

For your convenience, Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, accepts most major insurance plans. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office. We also accept Worker’s Comp cases.

Our Medical Affiliations

Dr. Verma is actively involved in his field and is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (as well as the Ohio Branch), the North American Spine Society, and the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, to name a few.

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   Brett Morris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an overall great experience.  The staff is amazing.  they always responded quickly to my request and questions. Dr verma added a supplement list to my pre treatment for my PRP procedure .  Im still taking and seeing great results from the supplements.  I was bone on bone in my right knee before the procdure and only had 60% use of my knee.  4 months later im at 95% utilization of my knee.  No inflamation and the cartledge in my knee has been restored .  Im no loger bone on bone. BPC-157 injections have been so helpful as well as discipling myself to no longer eat sugar and gluten.   My gut health is significately better as well due to diet and Dr vermas supplement advice. Im very thankful for Dr Verma and his practice, im no loger living in pain .
  
 
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   Nancy Book 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "I came in facing the recommendation of a hip replacement and wanted to explore every option before committing to major surgery. Dr. Verma explained the MFAT procedure — where they use your own fat tissue, processed and injected directly into the joint — and it made sense to try I won't say it was an overnight fix. But I noticed real, measurable improvement very soon.  I started to have less pain and better mobility. What's been most meaningful to me is that I can now do my physical therapy with actual confidence — I'm able to push through sessions that would have been impossible before the procedure. The progress has been steady and consistent, and I feel like I was given a real option instead of just being handed a surgical timeline. Dr. Verma  took the time to explain everything clearly and I never felt rushed or pressured. If you're facing a joint replacement and want to explore what's possible before going that route, I'd strongly encourage a consultation. I will be forever grateful for what Dr Verma has done for me
  
 
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   David Meagher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Verma has been extremely helpful and professional with my treatment plan. I highly recommend his services!
  
 
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   Mike Holdren 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For two years plus I tried numerous non-surgical therapies for the constant pain shooting down my right thigh across both knees and down the shins and ankles.  Treatments included numerous epidurals, knee ablations, physical therapies (land and water), acupuncture, more PT sessions, chiropractor, etc. In January 2026 I moved on to PRP on my spine.  Two  sports med doctors that I have seen for other issues, highly recommended that I do PRP on my spine and recommended that I see Dr Nikhil Verma. These doctors also perform PRP but not on the spine! Dr Verma is an amazing doctor. In addition to his expertise and great ability to connect to his patients, he also uses a very holistic approach to healing the body. I have really enjoyed reading his articles on alternatives to chronic NSAID use and his promotion of the use of the body's own anti-inflammatory abilities. Unfortunately for me the MRI's and X-rays show that my Sciatic nerve canal is extremely pinched at two locations and three neurosurgeons have said that, at a minimum, a laminectomy is needed. Finally, for those seeking healing for their bodies, please go see Dr Verma before seeking other expertise!
  
 
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   David 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of being treated by Dr.Verma for upper cervical instability. We opted for a PRP approach. He used fluoroscopy with contrast confirmation as he injected my posterior neck structures. Dr. Verma went above and beyond offering me multiple free consultations to review imaging and answer my questions. I owe the world to him and his office for helping restore my quality of life. I couldn't recommend him more.
  
 
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   Jim Mauler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Verma is a great doctor.  He answers all questions and concerns and in a way that is understandable.
  
 
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   Carol Garrabrant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am 72 years old, have always been active, but during the summer I began to have some severe pain from my hips, causing me to stop nearly all my activities.  I started out with trying physical therapy which only helped a little.  In late summer, the pain and dysfunction got even worse. My physical therapist recommended that I speak with Dr. Verma at Essential Sports & Spine Solutions. Dr. Verma recommended I get an MRI which revealed I had a torn labrum which explained the severe hip joint pain I was experiencing, but not all the pain I had stemmed from that condition.  I also had arthritis in my SI joint along with tendinosis, both of which were connected to the non-joint pain I was experiencing. Dr. Verma suggested either the PRP or  Lipoaspirate (Adipose-Derived Therapy) as an approach to resolve the labrum pain in the hip joint.  I dove into research on both treatments and based on NIH articles, I felt the Lipoaspirate would be the better choice for me.  I did hold on the decision until I researched all my options. During this period, I met with several orthopedic surgeons as well to assess which direction made the most sense for me.  'Traditional' medicine would tell you to just have a hip replacement; however, that would only address the pain in the joint and is frankly a huge step to take if there are other treatments.  The ortho specialists were very dismissive of my concerns that the hip replacement was an extreme step. I finally made my decision and proceeded with the Lipoaspirate therapy at Essential Sports & Spine Solutions in mid-December.  During that period between late summer and December, I went with chiropractic manipulation for the SI joint issue, while continuing to strengthen muscles in physical therapy to resolve the tendinosis problem, since the pain stemming from those two conditions would remain whether I had a hip replacement or had the Lipoaspirate therapy. The bottom line is that the results from the Lipoaspirate procedure were wildly successful, particularly when combined with the chiropractic and physical therapies. Throughout 2025 I could not walk without a cane and my walking range was extremely limited.  After the Lipoaspirate therapy in mid-December (combined with physical and chiropractic therapies along with Dr. Verma's MLS Laser therapy), in mid-January 2026, I was able to go on a vacation that involved hiking 3-5 miles each day for a week, with only the tendinosis being a slight problem. Keep in mind that tendinosis would have not been resolved whether I had gone with hip replacement or the Lipoaspirate therapy. The 'grinding' pain that was like a constant toothache in my hip joint and stemmed from the torn labrum condition was 100% gone.  Note that the orthopedic surgeons wanted to completely replace my hip joint to resolve these labrum issues. The remaining SI joint and tendinosis problems are manageable through physical therapy and chiropractic care.  I am extremely happy that I chose this treatment approach.  I am back to doing everything I could do before.  What remains to be handled is simply strengthening of the muscles that atrophied during that period of extreme pain I had experienced. Thank you, Dr. Verma, for providing treatment options that worked so well for me.  I cannot recommend your office enough.
  
 
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   Lisa Federico 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband was struggling with a pinched nerve for nearly 4 weeks that was causing not only significant back and neck pain, but numbness in his right arm.  Traditional medicine was such a waste...took a week to get a call back, the nurse practioner couldn't answer any questions and facilitated an xray only to then send him to a PT - she "wasn't allowed" to prescribe pain meds...even though he wasn't sleeping and in significant pain.  Dr. Verma gave my husband relief in less than an hour.  Scheduled the appointment, he reviewed the xrays, gave him a shot and he had his best day in weeks.  We'll return once he gets an MRI as we believe PRP is a better alternative then back/neck surgery.  We're done with the traditional medical routes unless we experience something catastrophic.  Dr. Verma is very knowledgable, thorough, and we didn't feel rushed - he took the time to explain and listen and provide options unlike our primary care process ...with insurance covering nothing these days - private pay is the way to go...you're going to pay out of pocket either way - I'd rather spend the money on a great patient experience with a caring doctor that isn't handcuffed by the insurance companies and Ohio Health's of the world. Truly a shame what's happening to healthcare in this country. Thankfully there are Direct Service Providers like Dr. Verma that are stepping up to provide the type of healthcare we should be receiving.
  
 
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   marty levitin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Verma was a tremendous help.  My lower back had been hurting for awhile and his treatment has me pain free.  Am so happy a friend recommended me to see Dr Verma