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Spine Care in Aventura, FL
Spine care at FTG Ortho diagnoses and treats neck, back and spinal conditions such as herniated discs, sciatica and spinal stenosis. We start with conservative care and offer minimally invasive procedures when needed.
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Overview
Orthopedic spine care is the diagnosis and treatment of problems with the bones, discs, joints and nerves of the neck and back. It aims to relieve pain, protect nerve function and help you move freely again.
Chronic neck and back pain can affect your sleep, your work and your time with family. At FTG Ortho in Aventura, our spine specialists take a personalized, evidence-based approach, using on-site imaging to find the source of your symptoms.
Whether you have radiating nerve pain, stiffness or limited mobility, we offer non-surgical treatments first and minimally invasive spine procedures when conservative care is not enough.
02 / Conditions We Treat
Our orthopedic spine specialists treat a wide range of neck and back conditions, including:
When the soft center of a spinal disc pushes out and irritates nearby nerves, causing back, neck, arm or leg pain.
Pain, numbness or tingling that travels from the lower back into the buttock and leg.
Narrowing of the spinal canal that can cause leg pain or heaviness when standing or walking.
Age-related wear of the spinal discs that may lead to stiffness and ongoing back or neck pain.
A vertebra that slips forward over the one below it, which can cause back pain and nerve symptoms.
Spine-related injuries from falls, accidents, sports or work that need careful evaluation and treatment.
03 / Treatment Options
We begin with conservative care and move to surgery only when it is necessary.
Exercises to strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and reduce pressure on irritated nerves.
Injections that may reduce inflammation and pain around irritated nerves, helping you stay active and progress in therapy.
Medications that may ease pain and swelling during a flare-up, used as part of a broader plan.
Practical changes to how you sit, lift, work and exercise to protect your spine and prevent flare-ups.
When needed: microdiscectomy, laminectomy and decompression, or minimally invasive spinal fusion to relieve nerve pressure or stabilize the spine.
04 / What to Expect
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We take time to understand your symptoms, then check your strength, reflexes, sensation and range of motion.
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On-site X-ray or MRI can help pinpoint disc, nerve or bone problems when your symptoms call for it.
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Most plans begin with therapy, medication, activity changes or injections, matched to your diagnosis and goals.
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We track your progress and discuss minimally invasive surgery only if conservative care does not bring enough relief.
05 / Why FTG Ortho
We take the time to understand your symptoms, answer your questions and create a plan that fits your life and goals.
Is it right for you?
Many episodes of back pain improve on their own within a few weeks. See a specialist if pain persists, keeps returning, or comes with nerve symptoms.
If back or neck pain is limiting your life, request an appointment with FTG Ortho spine care in Aventura.
FAQs
Answers to common questions about spine care at FTG Ortho in Aventura, FL.
Usually not. Many people with a herniated disc improve with non-surgical care such as rest, physical therapy, medication and sometimes spinal injections. Surgery, such as a microdiscectomy, may be considered when pain or nerve symptoms do not improve after a period of conservative treatment, or when there is significant weakness. Your FTG Ortho specialist will explain your options.
Sciatica is a symptom, while a herniated disc is one possible cause. Sciatica describes pain that travels along the sciatic nerve from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. It is often caused by a herniated disc pressing on a nerve root, but spinal stenosis and other conditions can cause it too.
Seek emergency care right away if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, sudden or worsening leg weakness, fever, or follows a serious fall or accident. These can be signs of a serious problem. For pain without these warning signs, schedule an evaluation with a spine specialist.
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and specialized instruments to treat the spine with less disruption to surrounding muscle than traditional open surgery. Procedures such as microdiscectomy, decompression and some spinal fusions can be performed this way. Whether it is right for you depends on your condition, anatomy and overall health.
They may. Spinal injections, such as epidural steroid injections and nerve blocks, can reduce inflammation around irritated nerves and ease pain for some patients. Relief varies from person to person and may be temporary. Injections often work best alongside physical therapy and activity changes, and some are also used to help pinpoint the source of pain.
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This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Results vary. Talk with an FTG Ortho provider about which treatment is right for you.
