Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Pain Management Solutions in San Antonio
At Spine & Joint Pain Specialists, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals suffering from chronic pain through innovative, patient-centered care. Since 2010, our team of board-certified physicians and physician assistants has provided comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our expertise in interventional pain management includes advanced therapies such as spinal cord stimulation, epidural steroid injections, and radiofrequency ablation, all supported by state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to clinical excellence. With decades of collective experience, we prioritize patient education, ensuring individuals understand their conditions and treatment options. Our practice has earned national recognition as the leading SCS implanter in the U.S., achieving an 85-90% trial success rate and 74.5% average pain reduction.We maintain affiliations with top medical institutions and adhere to rigorous ethical standards, offering transparent communication and follow-up care to maximize long-term outcomes. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates lifestyle coaching and evidence-based practices to address both the physical and emotional aspects of chronic pain. By combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate care, we strive to help patients reclaim their quality of life and return to daily activities free from debilitating pain.
Services
Epidural Steroid Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Facet Joint Injection
Knee Injection
Radiofrequency Ablation
Cervical Epidural Injection
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Discography
Shoulder Injection
Transforaminal Injection
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We are the #1 SCS Implanter in the U.S. with 85-90% trial success rates
- Our team includes Castle Connolly Top Doctors with 15+ years of specialized experience
- We utilize Boston Scientific's latest spinal cord stimulation technology
- 82% trial-to-implant conversion rate surpassing regional averages
- Holistic approach combining advanced interventions with lifestyle coaching
What people say
Relaxed, pleasant, and professional
Amazing procedure outcomes
82% trial-to-implant success
74.5% average pain reduction
Personalized care approach
Services
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation uses implantable devices to deliver electrical impulses that interrupt pain signals. This advanced treatment effectively manages chronic back, neck, and limb pain when conservative therapies fail. Our practice leads the nation with 82% trial-to-implant conversion rates, providing personalized programming options through discreet, long-term solutions.
Epidural Steroid Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections combine local anesthetics and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and relieve spinal pain. This minimally invasive procedure targets conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis, offering both immediate and long-term relief through precisely guided injections around affected nerve roots.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency Ablation uses heat energy to disrupt pain signal transmission through targeted nerves. This outpatient procedure effectively treats chronic back and neck pain by creating controlled lesions on nerve tissue, providing 3-12 months of relief while allowing natural nerve regeneration.
Knee Injection
Knee injections deliver hyaluronic acid formulations to supplement natural joint lubrication. This treatment alleviates osteoarthritis pain through viscosupplementation, improving joint mobility and shock absorption during physical activities through a series of minimally invasive injections.
Facet Joint Injection
Facet Joint Injections target spinal arthritis pain by delivering anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medications directly to affected joints. This diagnostic and therapeutic procedure addresses neck, mid-back, and lower back pain radiating to extremities through precisely guided injections using fluoroscopic imaging.
People
William Alec Tisdall, M.D.
Founder & Lead Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Tisdall has dedicated his career to advancing pain management since 2008. With over 15 years of specialized experience, he pioneered SCS implementation in San Antonio and maintains active affiliations with leading medical societies including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Dr. Scott Worrich
Board-Certified Pain Specialist
Dr. Worrich specializes in minimally invasive pain interventions, bringing extensive training from top medical institutions. His clinical focus includes complex spinal disorders and regenerative medicine applications, supported by continuous participation in advanced pain management education programs.
Questions
What pain conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating chronic back, neck, knee, shoulder, and joint pain conditions including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, osteoarthritis, and post-surgical pain syndromes.
Do you offer non-surgical options?
Yes, we provide multiple non-surgical treatments including epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation as alternatives to traditional surgery.
Are your providers board-certified?
All our physicians are board-certified in pain management with additional credentials from organizations like the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance carriers including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and Aetna. Please check our website for the complete list.
How does spinal cord stimulation work?
SCS uses a small implanted device to deliver electrical pulses that interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, providing adjustable, personalized pain relief.
What locations serve San Antonio?
We have three convenient locations in Westover Hills, Stone Oak, and Schertz, all offering state-of-the-art facilities and expert pain management care.
