Spine Care at OrthoTexas
Expert Care for Back and Neck Pain
Spine Care at OrthoTexas delivers comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for neck, back, and spine conditions across North Texas. OrthoTexas is recognized as a leader in spine care, bringing together fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeons, interventional pain specialists, and rehabilitation experts within one integrated system. Our approach prioritizes conservative, non-surgical treatment whenever possible, using advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life. When surgery is necessary, patients benefit from experienced surgeons, modern techniques, and coordinated follow-up care designed to support long-term spine health.
Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons patients seek orthopedic care, and OrthoTexas provides expert evaluation and treatment for the full spectrum of spine conditions. From everyday muscle strain and posture-related discomfort to complex degenerative or nerve-related spine issues, OrthoTexas offers comprehensive, conservative-first care tailored to each patient’s needs. With access to fellowship-trained spine surgeons, interventional pain specialists, and rehabilitation experts across multiple North Texas locations, patients benefit from broad expertise, timely diagnosis, and coordinated treatment designed to relieve pain and restore function.
Your Guide to Spine Care
Conditions We Treat
OrthoTexas treats a wide range of spine conditions affecting the neck, mid-back, and lower back, using a conservative-first, evidence-based approach. Our spine specialists diagnose and manage both acute injuries and chronic degenerative conditions, tailoring care plans to each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. Below are some of the most common spine conditions treated at OrthoTexas, each supported by advanced diagnostics and coordinated specialty care.
Herniated Discs
Herniated discs occur when disc material presses on nearby nerves, often causing radiating pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease involves age-related wear of the spinal discs, leading to chronic neck or back pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on nerves, commonly resulting in pain, numbness, or difficulty walking.
Sciatica & Nerve Pain
Sciatica and related nerve conditions cause burning, shooting, or radiating pain that travels from the spine into the buttock, leg, or arm.
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips out of position, creating spinal instability and lower back or leg pain.
Fractures & Trauma
Spine fractures may result from trauma, high-impact accidents, or osteoporosis, requiring timely evaluation and specialized orthopedic care.
Neck Pain & Whiplash
Neck pain and whiplash injuries often stem from soft tissue strain, poor posture, or sudden impact, leading to stiffness, headaches, and limited motion.
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain involves persistent symptoms lasting months or longer and is often managed through a multidisciplinary approach combining imaging, pain management, and rehabilitation.
Facet Joint Syndrome
Facet joint syndrome involves arthritis or inflammation of the small joints in the spine, often causing localized back or neck pain that worsens with movement or prolonged standing.
Spinal Arthritis
Spinal arthritis refers to degenerative changes affecting the joints of the spine, leading to stiffness, chronic pain, and reduced flexibility over time.
Bulging Discs
Bulging discs occur when a spinal disc extends beyond its normal boundary without rupturing, potentially irritating nearby nerves and causing pain or discomfort.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy develops when a nerve in the neck is compressed, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy involves nerve compression in the lower back, often causing shooting pain, tingling, or weakness that travels down the leg.
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adult scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that develops due to degenerative changes, potentially leading to back pain, imbalance, and nerve symptoms.
Spinal Instability
Spinal instability occurs when vertebrae move excessively, often due to degeneration or injury, causing pain, muscle fatigue, or nerve compression.
Post-Surgical Spine Pain
Some patients experience persistent or recurrent pain after spine surgery, which may require advanced imaging, pain management, and targeted rehabilitation.
Myofascial Back and Neck Pain
Myofascial pain involves muscle tightness and trigger points in the back or neck, often contributing to chronic discomfort and restricted movement.
Spinal Compression Fractures
Compression fractures, commonly associated with osteoporosis, can cause sudden or progressive back pain and may require specialized non-surgical or minimally invasive treatment.
Spine Treatments and Procedures
OrthoTexas offers a complete range of spine treatments designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life, always starting with conservative care whenever possible. Our spine specialists follow a balanced, evidence-based approach, progressing from non-surgical therapies to advanced surgical solutions only when clinically appropriate. By integrating diagnostics, pain management, rehabilitation, and surgical expertise within one orthopedic system, OrthoTexas ensures each patient receives the right level of care at the right time.
Non-Surgical Treatments
Non-surgical spine care focuses on reducing pain, improving mobility, and stabilizing the spine without surgery. Treatment plans may include physical therapy, targeted exercise programs, medication management, bracing, and coordinated conservative care strategies designed to address both acute and chronic spine conditions.
Interventional Spine Procedures
Interventional procedures are minimally invasive treatments used to reduce inflammation, relieve nerve irritation, and help confirm pain sources. These may include epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, and radiofrequency ablation, often guided by advanced imaging for precision.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and specialized techniques to treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression. These approaches are designed to reduce tissue disruption, shorten recovery time, and help patients return to daily activities more quickly.
Spinal Fusion & Reconstruction
Spinal fusion and reconstructive procedures may be recommended for instability, deformity, or severe degenerative conditions. These surgeries stabilize affected segments of the spine and are performed using modern techniques aimed at improving alignment, reducing pain, and supporting long-term function.
Motion-Preserving Surgery
Motion-preserving procedures, such as artificial disc replacement when appropriate, are designed to relieve pain while maintaining natural spine movement. These options may be considered for select patients who meet specific clinical criteria.
Disc Decompression Procedures
Disc decompression techniques relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by herniated or bulging discs, helping reduce radiating pain and neurological symptoms.
Laminectomy & Decompression Surgery
Laminectomy and related decompression procedures remove bone or tissue compressing the spinal cord or nerves, commonly used to treat spinal stenosis and nerve impingement.
Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty
These minimally invasive procedures stabilize spinal compression fractures, often related to osteoporosis, to reduce pain and support spinal alignment.
Revision Spine Surgery
Revision procedures address persistent symptoms, instability, or hardware-related issues following prior spine surgery, requiring specialized expertise and careful planning.
Multidisciplinary Spine Rehabilitation Programs
Comprehensive rehab programs combine physical therapy, pain management, and functional conditioning to support recovery before or after spine procedures and improve long-term outcomes.
Why Choose OrthoTexas for Spine Care?
OrthoTexas stands out as a trusted destination for comprehensive spine care across North Texas by combining fellowship-trained spine surgeons with a truly integrated, conservative-first approach. Patients benefit from coordinated care that brings together spine surgeons, interventional pain specialists, physical therapists, and advanced imaging services within one orthopedic system. With multiple convenient locations, OrthoTexas provides timely access to evaluation, diagnostics, and treatment, reducing delays in care. Our spine team’s extensive experience managing a high volume of complex and routine spine conditions supports strong clinical outcomes, personalized treatment planning, and a consistent focus on helping patients return to active, functional lives.
Advanced On-Site Diagnostics
OrthoTexas provides advanced on-site diagnostic imaging to support fast, accurate evaluation of spine conditions. Immediate access to MRI, digital X-ray, and ultrasound allows spine specialists to quickly identify the source of pain, nerve compression, or structural changes without unnecessary delays. Having diagnostic imaging available within the same orthopedic system streamlines care, improves communication between providers, and enables timely treatment planning. This integrated approach helps patients move efficiently from diagnosis to appropriate conservative care or advanced treatment when needed.
Your Complete Care Team
Spine care at OrthoTexas is delivered through a coordinated, multidisciplinary team focused on treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms. Fellowship-trained spine surgeons work closely with interventional pain management physicians, physical therapists, and on-site imaging specialists to create seamless, personalized care plans. This collaborative model allows providers to share insights, adjust treatment strategies in real time, and guide patients through every stage of care, from diagnosis and conservative treatment to advanced procedures and rehabilitation. By uniting multiple specialties within one system, OrthoTexas ensures efficient communication, consistent care, and better outcomes for patients with spine conditions.
Spine Care Available Across North Texas
OrthoTexas makes expert spine care accessible across North Texas through multiple clinic locations offering specialized spine services. Patients can receive evaluation, advanced imaging, interventional treatments, and follow-up care close to home while benefiting from the expertise of a unified orthopedic system. With spine specialists available at select OrthoTexas locations, patients gain convenient access to coordinated care without the need to travel far for advanced diagnosis or treatment, reinforcing OrthoTexas’ regional leadership in comprehensive spine care.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a spine specialist?
You may consider seeing a spine specialist if back or neck pain persists despite rest, radiates into the arms or legs, or is accompanied by weakness, numbness, or limited mobility. Injuries, worsening symptoms, or pain that interferes with daily activities are also common reasons to seek an orthopedic evaluation.
Do all back and neck problems require surgery?
No. Most spine conditions improve with non-surgical care. OrthoTexas follows a conservative-first philosophy, using treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and targeted injections before considering surgery. Surgical options are recommended only when appropriate and when other treatments have not provided relief.
What diagnostic tests are used to evaluate spine conditions?
Spine evaluation often includes a detailed physical exam along with imaging such as X-rays or MRI to assess bones, discs, nerves, and soft tissues. In some cases, additional imaging such as CT scans may be used to gather more detailed information.
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and specialized techniques to treat certain spine conditions while reducing disruption to surrounding tissues. These approaches may lead to shorter recovery times and less postoperative discomfort for appropriately selected patients.
Does OrthoTexas treat chronic spine pain?
Yes. OrthoTexas provides comprehensive care for chronic spine pain through a multidisciplinary approach that may include physical therapy, interventional pain management, advanced imaging, and surgical treatment when needed. Care plans are tailored to each patient’s condition and long-term goals.
Can spine problems cause arm or leg pain?
Yes. Nerve compression in the spine can cause pain, tingling, or weakness that radiates into the arms or legs, depending on the area of the spine involved.
How long does recovery take after spine treatment or surgery?
Recovery timelines vary widely based on the condition and treatment approach. Some patients improve within weeks with conservative care, while surgical recovery may take several months and often includes structured rehabilitation.
Do I need a referral to see a spine specialist at OrthoTexas?
Referral requirements can vary by insurance plan. OrthoTexas staff can help patients understand their coverage and scheduling options when making an appointment.
