How we handle spine care
OSI evaluates and manages common spine complaints — neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, disc-related symptoms, and degenerative changes anywhere from the cervical spine through the lumbar spine. That includes a thorough physical exam, X-rays in our clinics, and MRI ordered when the clinical picture calls for it. Most spine problems improve with a structured program of physical therapy, activity modification, and medication, and that is where we spend the majority of clinic time.
When symptoms persist despite non-operative care, or when imaging identifies a problem best handled operatively, we refer to a fellowship-trained spine surgeon or an interventional pain-management physician we know and trust. Patients stay in our care for the evaluation and the non-operative work; the handoff for surgery or advanced pain intervention happens seamlessly when it is the right call.
Who at OSI handles this region
Spine complaints are evaluated by our full surgeon team — all three are fellowship-trained and see patients across our six communities. Meet the providers.
What we treat here
Surgical care
We do not perform spine surgery at OSI. When imaging and clinical findings call for an operation or an interventional pain procedure, we refer out to a specialist we know and trust, and we stay involved on the non-operative side for as long as it helps.
When to call us vs. go to the ER
If you have severe pain, an obvious deformity, new weakness or loss of sensation, loss of bladder or bowel control, or any concern for a fracture after a fall, go to the nearest emergency room. For non-emergent evaluation of back or neck pain, call (830) 625-0009.