Assess your pain

Understand Your Spine Health

Take our comprehensive back and neck health assessment quiz to gain insights into your pain symptoms and potential causes. Our assessment tool will help you better understand your spine health and guide you towards appropriate treatment options.

8 out of every 10 people experience serious neck or back pain. In fact, spine pain is the #2 reason Americans seek medical attention. While some pain may go away within a few weeks, certain symptoms might require that you see a spine doctor immediately.

Your responses to these questions, along with the results from a comprehensive diagnostic study, provide valuable insights into the type of pain you may be experiencing and how to properly treat it.

Types of Back and Neck Pain

Everyone’s pain and symptoms are different. Without a proper evaluation, we can’t determine your specific type of pain. However, we can help you better understand the most traditional types of pain associated with neck and back health issues listed below.

Cervical Neck, Shoulders and Arms

Cervical

Cervical pain (neck, shoulders, and arms) is often described as sharp, burning, or radiating and usually originates from the center of the neck. When pain radiates down the arms, causing weakness or a tingling sensation, it’s typically associated with radiculopathy — pain resulting from one or more pinched nerves. Treatment options for this type of pain typically include medication, pain-relieving injections, and a variety of physical therapy techniques. Surgery is rarely required, and you can rely on the team of experts at Spine Team Texas to explore all non-surgical options before considering minimally invasive surgical treatments.

Thoracic

Pain in this area is commonly described as sharp, burning, or radiating. Thoracic pain (mid back, chest, and abdomen) sometimes radiates to the chest or abdomen. This is typically associated with radiculopathy, resulting in feelings of weakness, numbness, or tingling sensations caused by a pinched nerve. The treatment options for this area of pain may include medication, pain-relieving injections, and a variety of physical therapy techniques. Surgery is rarely required, and you can rely on the team of experts at Spine Team Texas to explore all non-surgical options before considering minimally invasive surgical treatments.

common causes of pain

Lumbar

Pain in this area (low back)
is commonly described as stabbing, sharp, achy, or burning. The treatment options for this area of pain may include anti-inflammatory medications, customized physical therapy typically lasting 4-6 weeks, and if necessary, a short course of pain-relieving injections. Surgery is rarely required, and you can rely on the team of experts at Spine Team Texas to explore all non-surgical options before considering minimally invasive surgical treatments.

Sacral

Pain in this area (hip and legs)
is commonly described as stabbing, sharp, achy, electric, or having a burning character. Pain radiating down the legs is typically caused by a pinched nerve. The treatment options for this area of pain typically include anti-inflammatory medications and a customized course of physical therapy typically lasting 4-6 weeks. Surgery is rarely required, and you can rely on the team of experts at Spine Team Texas to explore all non-surgical options before considering minimally invasive surgical treatments.

Neck and back pain take the joy out of life. We’re here to help you find it again.

Our founder, Dr. David Rothbart, understood that people struggling with back or neck pain often fear surgery as the first option. He shared this concern, which is why he founded Spine Team Texas—to treat patients conservatively and avoid surgery as the initial solution. Dr. Rothbart’s team of carefully selected pain management experts has helped many patients find relief from their back and neck pain. Schedule your appointment today to find out how they can help you achieve your goals.
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Meet Walt Rutkowski

Physical Trainer, Businessman, & Back Pain Conqueror

After enjoying physical training for many years, Walt developed a specific pain. He tried conservative treatments, but when it was time to find a surgeon, he knew who to call!

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