31 hours ago Dr. Paul Salinas knows you have options, and we appreciate you choosing our practice. Most often patients come to FRISCO SPINE expecting our physicians to perform a full physical exam and release a diagnosis. However, our neurosurgeons DO perform neurosurgical consultations. This means they rely on imaging, such as MRI, CT scans, x-ray’s etc ... >> Go To The Portal
Spine & Joint Physicians of Frisco is a leading interventional pain management center serving North Texas. Our Mission is to relieve the source of your pain using cutting edge, non-surgical medical techniques so you can quickly get back to doing what you love.
Seek the treatment that you deserve – contact our team of professionals at Frisco Spine today. Dr. Paul Salinas is a board certified neurosurgeon and founder of Frisco Spine. He is a native of the Dallas area who returned to the region after his extensive training, successfully initiating the Frisco Spine project.
We envision surgeries of mild to moderate complexity being completed at our Frisco location. These would include simple decompressions, discectomies, one to two level fusions for example.
Frisco Spine offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary team approach to neck and back pain through a team of neurosurgeons specializing in the treatment of spinal disorders. We are a spine center where conservative management is always emphasized first, yet surgical options are also available.
Frisco Spine is designed with your diverse needs in mind by offering both advanced, yet minimally invasive techniques and traditional surgical options. Through conservative non-surgical treatment, we help patients return to normal activity quickly, with minimal to zero recovery time.
Most adult over the age of thirty, have some level of degeneration of the discs located in the spine; however, a small percentages of adults with spinal degeneration are symptomatic from their bad discs in their spine! The degenerative changes in the disc can lead to other spinal complications (found below).
Acute back pain is often preventable and typically subsides after a few days. Additionally, pain can be mitigated with over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
Back pain can be debilitating. If you suffer from chronic back pain or are suffering from acute back pain because of trauma or other factor, you know this. Remember, there is help available. At Frisco Spine, we can diagnose and treat back pain and can help you regain your quality of life.
Often spinal nerves, or the spinal cord, are under pressure from external elements (cysts, overgrown arthritic bone, ligaments, discs, tumors) are decompressed (released from the pressure upon them) prior to reshaping the bony elements.
Sciatica refers to pain in a distribution associated with the sciatic nerve. In addition to pain some patients may experience numbness, tingling or weakness. The distribution is from the low back to the buttock, posterior thigh and may even cross to the foot.
Herniated discs are known by many names, such as slipped, ruptured, bulging, compressed, or prolapsed discs. The condition occurs when one of the cushioned discs between the 26 vertebrae of the spine ruptures, allowing the jelly-like substance it contains to leak, possibly impinging on the nearby spinal cord or nerves.
Some options for treatment include anti-inflammation drugs, biofeedback, cortisone injections, physical therapy, and surgery.
Below is an update on how our practice is adapting to the changing developments of the spread of Covid-19 in our community.
Most major insurance plans are accepted (HMOs and PPOs). Please contact our office to get a full list of insurance plans that are accepted.