San Antonio's Spine Specialists

A spine surgeon may be recommended when symptoms are severe, worsening, or not improving with nonsurgical care — or if you have significant nerve compression, loss of strength, spinal instability, or a condition affecting your ability to walk, work, or complete daily activities. Seeing a spine surgeon doesn't always mean you need surgery; the evaluation helps determine whether surgery is an appropriate option.

TSAOG 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.

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.

Your first spine appointment may include a review of your symptoms, medical history, prior treatments, and any available imaging, plus a physical exam evaluating your movement, strength, reflexes, and areas of pain or numbness. From there, your spine doctor can recommend next steps — imaging, nonsurgical treatment, referral to another specialist, or a surgical evaluation.