Complex Spine Surgery

Non-Surgical

Our non-operative care team is incredible. They are able to help improve your symptoms without surgical intervention through a combination of modalities. Core strengthening, aerobic conditioning, and posture training are emphasized. This team is extensively trained to properly manage complex medical problems and use modalities such as bio-feedback, acupuncture, trigger point injections, epidural injections, and opioid and non-opioid medications to help alleviate your symptoms.

Non-Operative Care Team

Danielle Melton, MD


Danielle Melton, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UT Health

Clinical Interests:
Rehabilitation of amputations with prosthesis
Electromyography/nerve conduction studies
General rehabilitation of neurotrauma, stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, burn and musculoskeletal injuries

Lawrence Nguyen, MD


Lawrence Nguyen, MD

Physical Rehabilitation
The Methodist Hospital

Clinical Interests:
Musculoskeletal and spine conservative pain management
Trigger point and joint injections
EMG’s

Andrew Johnson, PT


Andrew Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapy
IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute

Clinical Interests:
Orthopaedic physical therapy

Franz ValenzuelaPT, MS, DPT, OCS


Franz Valenzuela PT, MS, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapy
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Clinical Interests:
Orthopaedic physical therapy