James Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson specializes in non-surgical management of musculoskeletal and spine injuries. His broad medical expertise allows him to diagnose and treat a wide variety of injuries and illnesses with medications and minimally invasive procedures. His main areas of interest include spine disorders, stroke, sports medicine, and work-related injuries. He uses electrodiagnostics to accurately pinpoint the cause of pain, numbness/tingling, or strength loss.
Dr. Nelson is committed to ongoing research to advance medical knowledge and help people. He was an integral part of bringing Functional Orthopedic Research Center of Excellence (FORCE) Laboratory to The Center, which was a partnership between Oregon State University – Cascades, The Center and Therapeutic Associates. The FORCE Lab provided cutting-edge research and sought to optimize musculoskeletal function and performance, prevent injury, and promote general well-being through the study of human movement.
A competitive athlete in …high school and college, Dr. Nelson enjoys running, triathlons, water and snow skiing, and spending time with his wife and two children.