Back Pain Specialist in Houston

Non-Surgical Spine & Disc Treatment 

If you’re living with persistent back or neck pain in Houston, you may not need surgery—but you do need the right diagnosis. CLS Health interventional pain physicians provide back pain treatment in Houston using advanced diagnostics, nonsurgical therapies, and minimally invasive procedures designed to relieve pain and improve mobility.

Back & Spine Conditions We Treat

Back and neck pain can result from age-related changes, injuries, or nerve compression. Our specialists treat a wide range of spine and nerve conditions, including:  

• Herniated Disc   
• Lower Back & Pelvic Pain 
• Degenerative Disc Disease  
• Spinal Stenosis  
• Sciatica 
• Facet Joint Arthritis  
• Discogenic Back Pain  
• Compression Fractures  
• Whiplash and Post-Traumatic Neck Pain  
• Occipital Neuralgia 

When Should You See a Back Pain Specialist?    

Consider seeing a back pain specialist if your symptoms are persistent, worsening, or affecting your daily activities. Evaluation may be appropriate for:

• Pain lasting more than 4–6 weeks 
• Pain radiating into arms or legs 
• Numbness or weakness 
• Pain interfering with work or sleep 
• Limited improvement with physical therapy 
• Back or neck pain following an injury
• Persistent tingling or burning sensations

Seek urgent medical care for back pain accompanied by new loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness around the groin or saddle area, rapidly worsening weakness, or other severe neurological symptoms.

How We Diagnose Back & Neck Pain   

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective spine treatment. Our goal is to identify the likely source of your pain — whether it originates from a disc, joint, nerve, or surrounding soft tissue. 

Your evaluation may include: 

• A comprehensive consultation and physical examination 
• Review of medical history, prior imaging, and symptom patterns 
• On-site X-rays to evaluate spinal alignment and structural changes 
• MRI referral when detailed nerve or disc imaging is needed 
• Image-guided diagnostic injections, when appropriate, to help identify structures contributing to pain

This targeted approach allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on the true cause of your discomfort — not just the symptoms — while helping many patients avoid unnecessary surgery. 

Back Pain Treatment Options in Houston

Our interventional spine specialists offer a full spectrum of non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments designed to reduce inflammation, relieve nerve pressure, and restore mobility. 

Non-Surgical Spine Injections 

• Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI): Reduce nerve inflammation caused by herniated discs or sciatica 
• Facet Joint Injections: Target arthritic pain in the small joints of the spine 
• Medial Branch Blocks: Help determine whether the facet joints are contributing to pain and may provide temporary relief

Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures 

• MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression): Relieves spinal stenosis by removing excess ligament tissue 
• Percutaneous Discectomy: Removes herniated disc material to reduce nerve compression 
• Kyphoplasty: Stabilizes compression fractures and restores vertebral height 

Every treatment plan is individualized. Many patients improve significantly without the need for traditional spine surgery. 

Neuromodulation for Chronic Spine Pain  

For patients with persistent back or leg pain that does not respond to injections or conservative therapy, advanced neuromodulation may provide long-term relief. 

• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS): Uses mild electrical stimulation to modify pain signals traveling through the nervous system
• Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation: Targets specific dorsal root ganglia to help manage certain types of localized chronic nerve pain

Neuromodulation is typically considered when other non-surgical treatments have not provided adequate relief. 

Do You Need Surgery for Back Pain? 

Many patients assume spine surgery is the only solution for chronic back pain — but that is often not the case. 

Many causes of back and neck pain can be managed without surgery, depending on the underlying condition and severity of symptoms.

Interventional pain medicine focuses on: 

• Reducing inflammation 
• Relieving nerve compression 
• Stabilizing painful joints 
• Improving mobility without major surgery 

Surgery is generally reserved for specific situations, such as: 

• Progressive neurological weakness 
• Severe spinal instability 
• Structural damage requiring surgical correction 

Our specialists carefully evaluate each case to determine the most appropriate level of care. When possible, we prioritize effective non-surgical options designed to relieve pain while preserving normal spinal function. 

Why Choose CLS Health for Back Pain in Houston  

Patients choose CLS Health for:

• Board-certified interventional pain specialists
• Personalized evaluation for back, neck, and spine conditions
• Nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatment options
• Image-guided spine injections and advanced procedures
• Neuromodulation options for certain chronic pain conditions
• Coordinated care across the CLS Health network
• Convenient locations throughout Greater Houston
• Most major insurance plans accepted

As a physician-led, multispecialty medical group, CLS Health can coordinate your back pain treatment with other specialists when additional care is needed.

Back Pain Specialists Near You in Houston

CLS Health provides back pain evaluation and treatment at convenient locations throughout the Greater Houston area, including Webster, Friendswood, Pearland, Sugar Land, Katy, Cinco Ranch, Lake Jackson, and Pasadena.

Schedule a Back Pain Consultation   

Persistent back or neck pain can have many causes. CLS Health interventional pain specialists can evaluate your symptoms, identify potential sources of pain, and develop a personalized treatment plan focused on improving function and quality of life.