Spine Care
Orthopedic care for back pain and spinal injury
A sudden fall or heavy lifting may cause a back or spinal injury that results in acute pain lasting up to six weeks. Back pain that lasts more than three months is considered chronic and can be caused by several conditions of the spine: sciatica, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or a herniated disk. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to an orthopedic surgeon or advanced practice clinician (APC).
Diagnosing back pain and conditions
Most acute back pain will improve with a few weeks of at-home treatment using over-the-counter pain relievers and heat or ice. Severe injuries may require surgery, occupational therapy, and lifestyle changes.
For spine, neck, or back pain that requires further evaluation, our ARC Spine Care team is available to perform a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan. The initial evaluation is usually completed by an ARC Spine Care physician assistant (PA) and may include physical examination and diagnostic imaging to help identify the root cause of your symptoms and determine the best initial treatment plan for you. Often, a non-invasive treatment plan can help alleviate your pain and improve your mobility without the need for surgical intervention. However, if your evaluation indicates the need for a possible surgical intervention, our ARC Spine Care PA's work very closely with our ARC spine surgeon and can expedite an evaluation with our surgeon to review potential surgical treatment options, address your questions and concerns, and guide you through surgery and recovery.
Services
- Lower Back Pain Treatment
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Lower Back Pain Treatment
An ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help determine the cause of your back pain and provide treatment to relieve or reduce discomfort.
- Middle Back Pain Treatment
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Middle Back Pain Treatment
An ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help provide care for middle back pain to relieve or reduce discomfort.
- Neck Pain Treatment
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Neck Pain Treatment
An ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help determine the cause of your neck pain and provide care to relieve or reduce discomfort.
- Steroid Injections
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Steroid Injections
Steroid injections are a non-surgical procedure that can help reduce pain and swelling, providing effective relief.
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Conditions
- Back or Spinal Injury
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Back or Spinal Injury
A back or spinal injury can include damage to the bones, muscles, ligaments, disks, or the nerves around the spine.
- Degenerative Scoliosis
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Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that develops in adults and is caused by age-related wear and tear on the intervertebral discs and joints of the lower back.
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition characterized by the breakdown (degeneration) of one or more of the discs that separate the bones of the spine (vertebrae), causing pain in the back or neck and frequently in the legs and arms. The intervertebral discs provide cushioning between vertebrae and absorb pressure put on the spine.
- Lower and Middle Back Pain
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Lower and Middle Back Pain
Lower and middle back pain includes aches or stiffness that is felt below the neck and down to the waist.
- Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
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Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
Lumbar disk disease (herniated disk) is caused by a change in the structure of the normal disk in the lower back area, which can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or changes in sensation.
- Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. It's a long-term (chronic) degenerative joint disease.
- Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes thinning of bones. Over time, this weakens the bones and can make them more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip, spine, and wrist are most often involved.
- Sciatica
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Sciatica
Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that originates along your sciatic nerve that extends from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh. It's usually caused by a herniated (or bulging) disk in your spine that presses on your sciatic nerve.
- Scoliosis
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. It can develop during childhood or adolescence and can range from mild to severe.
- Spinal Stenosis
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves, resulting in back and leg pain while standing or walking. Many patients with spinal stenosis find temporary relief when they sit down or lean forward (i.e., leaning over a shopping cart at the grocery store). Spinal stenosis often occurs in older adults, but younger people who are born with a small spinal canal may also develop symptoms.
- Spondylolisthesis
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Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is caused by excessive extension of the low back in which a part of one vertebra in the low back slips forward on the vertebrae below it.
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Austin, TX 78704
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Michael M. Farris, PA
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Orthopedics
Spine CareOrthopedics Pediatric CareOrthopedics Adult Care
4.9
Accepting new patients
Non-Surgical Provider
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Monica M. Lash, PA-C
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Orthopedics
Spine CareOrthopedics Adult Care
Accepting new patients
Non-Surgical Provider
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Akshay G. L. Yadhati, MD, FAAOS
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Orthopedics
Spine CareSpine SurgeryRobotic-Assisted Spinal FusionsMinimally Invasive Spine SurgeryEndoscopic Spine SurgeryBack SurgeryNeck Surgery
4.9
Accepting new patients
Surgical Provider
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