Summer 2023 5 Soothing a sore spine Texas Health Huguley offers many solutions to help people living with back and neck pain caused by conditions such as degenerative disk disease, bulging disks, pinched nerves, sciatica and spinal stenosis. Often, the care starts with conservative treatments. “It could be something as simple as having physical therapy,” Jennifer says. “We can also refer patients to our pain management doctors, who can provide oral medications, muscle medications and nerve medications, as well as spine injections and nerve blocks.” If your pain persists, you may be a candidate for surgery, such as: ● Lumbar laminectomy ● Lumbar and cervical spine fusions ● Kyphoplasty for vertebrae fractures If you are referred to spine care or if you schedule a consultation, Jennifer will help guide you every step of the way. “I like to treat people like family,” she says. “My goal is to not just navigate you through the care, but to help you understand what could be contributing to your pain and to listen to you. People want to be listened to.” After asking people about their medical history and symptoms, Jennifer guides them to the services most likely to benefit them. She can facilitate an appointment, answer your questions and assist throughout your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. All the services needed for your spine care journey are here, including diagnostic imaging, pain management, physical therapy and surgery. Getting you moving again Texas Health Huguley is home to orthopedic and podiatric diagnostic and treatment services, such as imaging, physical therapy, pain management and surgery. “We help patients find a solution that’s going to help them,” Clarissa says. “We have a network we can connect with to find what is going to best fit your needs.” Clarissa can help connect you to care for a wide range of conditions that may be limiting your mobility and causing pain. These include: ● Sports injuries ● Arthritis ● Diabetes foot care ● Carpal tunnel syndrome ● Shoulder problems ● Hip and knee pain When surgery is recommended, options range from minimally invasive knee arthroscopy (done with a tiny camera placed inside the knee) to total joint replacements. Like Jennifer, Clarissa is there to guide your orthopedic journey from diagnosis to healing. “It puts patients at ease when they know exactly what to expect and that they can always reach out to me,” she says. Get connected to local care The spine and orthopedic care you need is closer to home than ever. Call 817.839.2225 to speak with a navigator about your healthcare options.
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