Spine Specialist in Frisco and Fort Worth TX

Though not all chronic back pain caused by spine conditions can be fully cured, it can be effectively managed and treated. A combination of trigger point injections, corticosteroid injections, physical therapy, and pain-relieving medications can be used to treat spine problems. You may also benefit from alternative methods such as acupuncture, electrical nerve stimulation, massage, or laser therapy. In severe cases, you may need a spinal surgery like spinal fusion, laminectomy, artificial disc replacement, microdiscectomy, or vertebroplasty.

If you’re experiencing chronic pain, you may be wondering where it’s coming from. There are a few signs that you can look out for to determine if your pain is stemming from a problem in your spine.

Symptoms of spine problems may include:
 
– Sharp, stabbing, dull, or burning neck pain
– Sharp, stabbing, dull, or burning back pain
– Stiffness or loss of mobility
– Nausea or vomiting
– Weakness or tingling of the extremities
– Radiating pain in the arms or legs
– Bladder or bowel dysfunction
– Uneven appearance
– Rounded shoulders or back

Spinal cord compression is a term used for conditions that put unwanted pressure on the spinal cord. The pressure can occur anywhere from the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions causing many different painful symptoms. These types of spinal conditions can be helped with non-invasive treatment methods such as physical therapy, medications, and injections. In severe cases, surgery may be recommended to reduce pain and improve your quality of life. The most common spinal surgery for spinal cord compression is called spinal decompression and fusion. The goal of this surgery is to relieve pain and pressure that’s been put on the spine.

Though both neurologists and spine specialists work to treat conditions of the spine, the fields of medicine are slightly different. Neurosurgeons are specialized in conditions that target both the brain and the spine whereas spine specialists and surgeons primarily focus on conditions of the spine. A neurologist can assess, diagnose, and treat diseases including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. A spine specialist can assess, diagnose, and treat conditions such as disc herniation, sciatica, osteoporosis, seminal stenosis, and spine injuries.
 
For further information about spine treatments and how our spine specialists in Frisco, TX can provide you with the care you need to relieve your pain, please give us a call. Our compassionate, kind team of medical professionals would love to answer any of your questions and schedule you with one of our experts as soon as possible. Worsening spine pain can make it difficult to complete everyday tasks and participate in physical activities. The team at Pain Specialists of Frisco can provide you with the treatment needed to relieve your pain and improve your quality of life so that you can get back on your feet right away! For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Frisco TX, Fort Worth TX, Prosper TX, Little Elm TX, The Colony TX, Haltom City TX, Benbrook TX, North Richland Hills TX, and surrounding areas.