Back pain is no joke

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek orthopedic care, and most cases improve without surgery. Ortho Odessa evaluates mechanical back pain — including muscle strain, disc-related pain, and degenerative changes — and builds a treatment plan around the specific cause, not a one-size-fits-all approach. First-line care typically includes activity modification, physical therapy, and targeted injections when appropriate. For patients whose pain involves nerve compression, disc herniation, or spinal instability that hasn't responded to conservative treatment, our team will discuss further diagnostic imaging and appropriate next steps, including referral when specialized spine surgery is indicated.