Neck & Back Care

Specialized orthopedic care for common neck and back conditions and all phases of treatment — from conservative management to minimally invasive spine interventions or surgery.

Ahead of the curve

OrthoArkansas treats neck and back pain, herniated discs, sciatica and more at clinics across Arkansas. Find a location near you, or call 501-500-3500 to schedule a visit.

Expertise with backbone

OrthoArkansas’ comprehensive spine team performs surgical back procedures if necessary, though our first step is to evaluate all non-surgical options. Customized spine-specialized physical therapy is focused on strengthening and rehabilitating the spine to make it more resistant to injury. Our physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors and spine interventionalist doctors help many patients to recover non-surgically through advanced injection-based treatments.

Comprehensive, specialized orthopedic care for both common and complex neck and back conditions — providing everything from conservative treatments to minimally invasive spine procedures and surgical expertise when needed.

Nonoperative Spine

Drew Beasley, MD

Gunter Cain, MD

Rodrigo Cayme, MD

Gary Frankowski, MD

Stephen Paulus, MD

Victor Vargas, MD

Brent Walker, MD

Spine Surgery

Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD

Richard Peek, MD

Justin Seale, MD

Jason Smith, MD

Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need surgery for neck or back pain?

Most neck and back pain improves with non-surgical care first, physical therapy, targeted injections, and activity changes. Surgery is only considered when conservative treatment does not relieve pain or when there are signs of nerve damage.

When should I see a spine specialist?

See a specialist if pain lasts more than a few weeks, radiates into your arms or legs, or comes with numbness, weakness, or difficulty walking. Sudden severe pain after an injury also warrants a prompt visit.

What conditions do you treat?

We treat herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, general neck and back pain, and more, using treatments ranging from physical therapy to minimally invasive spine surgery.

How long does treatment take to work?

Many patients feel improvement within a few weeks of starting physical therapy or injection-based treatment. More complex cases may take longer and benefit from a personalized treatment plan.