Spine Clinic

The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute Clinic – Innovative Diagnosis and Treatment

 

Our spine doctors see patients with all different kinds of spine disease, from the most common to the most difficult or uncommon. As such, the practice prioritizes nonsurgical medical treatments for our patients.  Therefore, we will first consider physical therapy, rehabilitation, and medicine to get our patients on the road to recovery. To set expectations, patients will begin with an initial Spine clinic evaluation and, if necessary, diagnostic tests.

The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute Clinic champions innovative minimally-invasive surgical procedures and its advanced testing includes:

• MRI or CT scans
• 3D imaging and modeling are used to assist diagnose and treating spinal disorders.
• Nerve conduction and muscle tests are more specialized.
• Bone health

The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute specializes in the evaluation and treatment of people with spine and spinal cord diseases. For Example, our clinical staff reacts to unique patient demands by offering non-surgical and operative treatments that are both creative and effective. We know that back pain causes harm to the entire body. What begins as a minor ache, sprain, or injury can quickly escalate into a chronic condition that impairs your quality of life. Untreated back pain robs you of your health and wellness over time since it increases with time. It affects your sleep, exercise, and work. Chronic pain, if left untreated, can lead to depression, obesity, and other serious problems such as diabetes.

Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

• Pain or cramping in the legs
• Radiating back and hip pain
• Pain in the neck and shoulders
• Tingling or numbness.
• Weakness – When problems exist in the neck, your hand, arm, foot, or leg can weaken; if problems exist in the lower back, the weakness will appear in your foot or leg.
• Standing or walking becomes difficult due to a loss of balance.
• Bowel or bladder problems
• Sciatica is pain that runs down your leg from your lower back or buttocks.

Accidents may undoubtedly cause back pain, but there’s a lot more to it than that! Years of bad posture, stress, weight management concerns, and other everyday activities may take their toll on your body.

Diagnosing Spinal Stenosis at the Spine Clinic

The spine loses its natural curvature when subjected to stress or trauma. It will develop a limited range of motion, or the ability to bend and twist. As a result, other parts of the spine will compensate, resulting in mobility problems. At this point, the spine begins to degenerate.  When the spine becomes stressed, health issues in other parts of the body might arise. The brain-body link causes this problem. Through your nerves, your brain directs everything that occurs in your body. The spinal cord binds them together. Nerve irritation can develop when anything causes difficult mobility or poor postures of the spinal bones. This causes patients with sciatica to experience numbness and pain in their legs.

The issue is not in the legs, which is where the pain is, but in the spine, which is where the nerves start. When the spine’s poorly moving joints and out-of-place bones are left untreated, the body tries to curtain them to prevent future harm.  With an x-ray, doctors can see a reversal of the natural curvature of the spine and the growth of bone spurs in the later stages if left unchecked. The spinal bones may fuse together at the end of the disease, preventing any movement. Doctors may recommend surgery if the condition does not become resolved.

Medical History

The diagnosis of spinal stenosis begins with a discussion of your medical history with your doctor. Your doctor will inquire about your symptoms, previous illnesses, and treatments. Following that, your doctor will do a physical exam to determine the cause of your problems. The doctor may request that you conduct certain body motions to assist the doctor in ruling out any other potential reasons for pain.

Diagnostic Tests

Imaging scans are used to diagnose spinal stenosis. Your doctor will order a back X-ray. An X-ray does not reveal damage or changes in the soft tissues (muscles, discs, and ligaments), but it does reveal bony changes. The space within the spinal canal may constrict because of bone spurs. One of the most reliable diagnostic methods for Spinal Stenosis is an MRI or a CT scan. These tests will reveal any pressure on the nerves in the spinal canal, as well as detect disc and ligament problems

Here at the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, you will have the opportunity to learn:

• New core-muscle-strengthening procedures.
• Mechanical massage and vibration treatment are used to calm your back muscles.
• You may speed up and extend your back therapy and rehab by doing proper daily stretches and physical therapy at home.

We also have an on-site medical professional who can help with pain management and other medical conditions that impact the spine and body.

Advanced Diagnostics for Spinal Conditions at the Spine Clinic

We provide advanced diagnostics and the highest level of expertise in treating a wide range of spinal conditions.  People travel from all over the world to see us for common spinal diseases and pain as well as very complicated situations requiring surgical revision or reconstruction. Patients suffering from neck and back pain, as well as other spinal diseases, are evaluated and treated at the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute. Our interdisciplinary team of spine care experts—specialists in orthopedics, neurosurgery, physical therapy, anesthesiology, and pain management—work together to find the best treatment choices for each patient and enhance their quality of life.

For adults and teenagers, it’s time to attend the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute clinic if your back or neck pain has become persistent, acute, or interfering with your usual daily activities. Furthermore, only a specialist skilled in the nuances of the spine can effectively evaluate your condition and give you a treatment plan and solutions tailored to your specific needs. We give our patients a variety of treatment choices, ranging from non-operative to surgery, once their ailment has been thoroughly examined and a definite diagnosis has been made.

After conservative therapy has failed, our doctors may recommend spine surgery, including back or cervical (neck) surgery, In most situations, our surgeons perform spinal surgery to relieve excruciating pain caused by pinched nerves or to restore function lost owing to spinal cord compression or mechanical spine instability.

Spine Clinic and Back Pain Relief

Unfortunately, the treatment to stop back pain does not occur by taking a pill.  Otherwise, we believe that there must be a plan for continuing treatment to stop the pain and keep it from returning by ensuring good spinal health. In addition, our doctors believe in providing patients with all of the tools they need to fulfill a joyful life without pain.

This includes:

• Adjustments to your physical therapy occur regularly.
• Follow-up examinations to monitor improvements.
• Coordination with a Primary Care doctor for complete well-being.
• Chairs with traction and wobbling help a body move more effectively.

The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute with offices in Dallas, Plano, and Frisco, Texas offers excellent services, a clean environment, flexible appointment scheduling, and outstanding customer service. We invite you to give us a call and make an appointment.

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