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TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine helps patients in San Antonio find care for back pain, neck pain, spine injuries, and other spine conditions. Our team includes spine doctors, nonsurgical physicians, chiropractors, and orthopedic spine surgeons, giving patients access to conservative treatment options and spine surgery when needed.

We focus on identifying the cause of your symptoms and helping you understand the right treatment path for your diagnosis, goals, and daily life.

Spine Care for Back Pain, Neck Pain, and Spine Conditions

Back pain and neck pain can have many causes, which is why an accurate diagnosis is important. A spine doctor can evaluate where your symptoms are coming from, how they affect your movement, and whether they are related to the muscles, joints, discs, nerves, or bones in the spine.

Back pain is extremely common. According to MedlinePlus, 8 out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives. Some symptoms improve with time, while others may need medical care, especially when pain keeps returning, spreads into the arms or legs, or affects daily activities.

At TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine, the goal is to match your care plan to the cause of your symptoms. Some patients improve with nonsurgical spine care, while others may need an evaluation with an orthopedic spine surgeon.

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When to See a Spine Doctor

You should consider seeing a spine doctor when back pain, neck pain, stiffness, weakness, numbness, or tingling lasts more than a few days, keeps returning, or starts to affect your daily activities.

Seek emergency care if pain travels into your arms or legs, affects your balance, causes weakness, or follows an injury.

Spine Conditions We Treat

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine treats a wide range of back, neck, and spine conditions, including herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, arthritis of the spine, neck pain, lower back pain, and spine injuries.

Our spine doctors evaluate each patient's symptoms, medical history, and imaging when needed to recommend an appropriate treatment plan.

Nonsurgical Spine Treatment Options

Many back and neck conditions can be treated without surgery. Depending on your diagnosis, nonsurgical spine care may include pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic care, injections, or other conservative treatment options.

When to See a Spine Surgeon

A spine surgeon may be recommended when symptoms are severe, worsening, or not improving with nonsurgical care. You may also need a surgical evaluation if you have significant nerve compression, loss of strength, spinal instability, or a condition that affects your ability to walk, work, or complete daily activities.

Seeing a spine surgeon does not always mean you need surgery. The evaluation helps determine whether surgery is an appropriate option.

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Options

When spine surgery is recommended, TSAOG's orthopedic spine surgeons help patients understand their diagnosis, surgical options, and expected recovery. Surgical care may be considered for certain disc problems, nerve compression, spinal stenosis, spine injuries, or other structural conditions of the spine. Your surgeon will explain the recommended procedure, why it may help, and what to expect before and after surgery.

What to Expect at Your Spine Appointment

Your first spine appointment may include a review of your symptoms, medical history, prior treatments, and any available imaging. Your provider may also perform a physical exam to evaluate your movement, strength, reflexes, and areas of pain or numbness.

From there, your spine doctor can recommend next steps, which may include imaging, nonsurgical treatment, referral to another specialist, or a surgical evaluation.

Spine Care Locations in San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine provides spine care for patients in San Antonio and surrounding communities. Availability may vary by provider and location, so patients can review current appointment options when scheduling care.

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Schedule an Appointment With a Spine Doctor in San Antonio

If back pain, neck pain, or spine-related symptoms are affecting your life, TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine can help you take the next step. Schedule an appointment with a spine doctor in San Antonio to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a spine doctor treat?

A spine doctor treats back pain, neck pain, spine injuries, disc problems, nerve compression, arthritis of the spine, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and other conditions that affect the spine.

When should I see a spine doctor for back pain?

You should see a spine doctor when back pain lasts more than a few days, keeps returning, spreads into your leg, causes numbness or weakness, or limits your daily activities.

What is the difference between a spine doctor and a spine surgeon?

A spine doctor evaluates and treats spine-related conditions. A spine surgeon is a physician who can perform surgery when a spine condition requires surgical care. Not every spine doctor visit leads to surgery.

Do I need a spine surgeon or a back pain doctor?

Many patients start with a spine doctor or back pain doctor for an evaluation. If your symptoms or diagnosis suggest that surgery may be needed, your provider may recommend an evaluation with a spine surgeon.

When is spine surgery recommended?

Spine surgery may be recommended when nonsurgical care has not improved symptoms or when a condition causes significant nerve compression, weakness, instability, or loss of function.

Can spine doctors help with neck pain?

Yes. Spine doctors treat neck pain related to muscle strain, arthritis, disc problems, nerve compression, injuries, and other cervical spine conditions.