by Spine Associates | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
Your spine plays a critical role in supporting your body, protecting your spinal cord, and allowing movement. When the structures that stabilize the spine are weakened or damaged, the vertebrae may move more than they should. This condition is known as spinal...
by Spine Associates | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons people seek spine care. Two of the most frequent causes are herniated discs and spinal stenosis. While both conditions can compress spinal nerves and cause similar symptoms, they develop differently and require...
by Spine Associates | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
If you are experiencing sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that travels from your neck into your arm or from your lower back into your leg, you may be dealing with radiculopathy. Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy occur when a nerve in the spine becomes...
by Spine Associates | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog
For many patients living with chronic back or neck pain, spine surgery is often a last resort, but in some cases, spine surgery is the best option for long-term relief and restoring quality of life. At Spine Associates in Beaumont and Houston, TX, our experienced...
by Spine Associates | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog
Have you been grappling with persistent, seemingly unsolvable back ailments? Are you fed up with the endless nasty circle of failed treatments? Look no further. Your solution lies in the expert hands of one of Houston’s prestigious doctors – Dr. Richard Francis....
by Spine Associates | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog
When it comes to caring for your spine, you want a seasoned professional who not only understands the complexity of this part of the body but also specializes in it. Meet Dr. Richard Francis, the go-to expert in spinal fractures and trauma cases in Houston, TX. With...
