TOA SPINE CARE · MIDDLE & EAST TENNESSEETOA SPINE CARE · MIDDLE & EAST TN

Months of guessing.
One clear answer.

Neck and back pain can put your entire life on hold — especially when you’re cycling through temporary fixes without real relief. Our spine specialists look at the complete picture to find the root cause, then build the plan that gets you moving again.

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28 SPINE SPECIALISTS & SURGEONS
27 LOCATIONS ACROSS TENNESSEE
0 OUTSIDE MRIs NEEDED TO BE SEEN
100 YEARS OF ORTHOPEDIC CARE
WHAT TO EXPECT

A complete continuum of spine care. It starts with understanding your pain.

Physical therapy, conditioning, interventional treatment and surgery all sit under one roof — and which one you need is a question we answer with a diagnosis, not a guess. Because our specialists and surgeons work as one team, your care moves with you instead of starting over.

DIAGNOSIS

No outside MRI required

You don’t need imaging from another provider to be seen. X-ray, MRI and CT are on site, so your diagnosis doesn’t wait on records requests or a second appointment somewhere else.

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  1. STEP ONE

    Conservative Care

    Physical therapy, physician-designed exercise programs, medication management and activity or lifestyle changes — the treatments that resolve most spine pain.

  2. STEP TWO

    Interventional Spine

    Our physicians use in-office spine injections, nerve blocks and kyphoplasty to target pain at its source, often resolving pain without an operation.

  3. STEP THREE

    Spine Surgery

    When surgery is the right treatment, our surgeons offer minimally invasive decompression, microdiscectomy, fusion and robotic-assisted spine surgery — planned with the same team that diagnosed you.

YOUR CARE TEAM

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CONDITIONS WE TREAT

What’s actually causing your pain

Back and neck pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. These are the conditions we identify and treat every day.

  • Herniated disc
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Bulging disc
  • Pinched nerve
  • Spinal arthritis
  • Compression fracture
  • Radiating arm or leg pain
  • Spinal deformity
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HOW WE TREAT

Every spine is different. Every path to relief should be, too.

Our physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers and physical therapists work as one team. You get the least invasive treatment that will actually work — and a clear reason for it.

  1. Non-Surgical

    • Physical therapy
    • Physician-designed exercise programs
    • Spine-specific conditioning
    • Medication management
    • Activity & lifestyle modification

  2. Interventional

    • In-office spine injections
    • Diagnostic nerve blocks
    • Spine injection suite
    • Kyphoplasty
    • Pain management

  3. Surgical

    • Minimally invasive decompression
    • Microdiscectomy
    • Spinal fusion
    • Cervical (neck) fusion
    • Robotic-assisted spine surgery
SUDDEN INJURY?

Orthopedic Urgent Care

Skip the ER. Skip the wait. Unlike a standard urgent care, you’re seen by orthopedic specialists who treat bones, joints, ligaments and muscles all day — so there’s no referral and no second trip. Walk in or book a same-day appointment.

Fractures & dislocationsSprains & strainsSudden back or neck injurySports injuriesWork injuriesJoint pain & flare-ups

Most insurance accepted, with self-pay rates well below an ER visit.

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LOCATIONS & HOURS
MIDDLE TN
  • Murfreesboro1800 Medical Center Pkwy. M–F 8–7 · Sat 8–5 · Sun 12–5
  • Nashville – Church Street2100 Church St. M–F 8–7 · Sat 8–5 · Sun 12–5
  • Hendersonville501 Saundersville Rd. M–F 8–7 · Sat 8–5 · Sun 12–5
  • Lebanon1035 S. Hartmann Dr. M–F 8–7 · Sat 8–5 · Sun 12–5
  • Clarksville1000 S. Gateway Blvd. M–F 8–5 · Sat 8–5 · Sun 12–5
  • Franklin215 Gothic Ct. Sat 8–5 · Sun 12–5
  • Columbia — OrthoQuick1050 N. James Campbell Blvd. M–F 8–11:30, 12:30–4:30 · Sat 9–1
  • Spring Hill2160 Reserve Blvd. M–F 8–5
EAST TN
  • Tower at Parkwest — Knoxville9430 Park West Blvd. M–F 8–8 · Sat 9–1
  • Fountain City — Knoxville4882 Harvest Mill Way M–F 8–8 · Sat 11–3
  • Alcoa1146 Franck St. M–F 8–8 · Sat 11–3
  • Oak Ridge961 Oak Ridge Turnpike M–F 8–5
  • Sevierville1679 Veterans Blvd. M–F 8–5
  • Virtual visit — Tennessee residents$50 self-pay M–F 8–8 · Sat 11–2
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WHY IT MATTERS

Concentrate less on back pain & more on making memories.

The moments that matter most shouldn’t take a back seat to pain. Whether it’s playing with your kids, staying active, or simply getting through a workday without discomfort — TOA Spine Care is here to relieve your pain and restore your mobility.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Questions patients ask first

Straight answers, before you pick up the phone.

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Do I need an MRI before my first visit?

No. You don’t need imaging from another provider to be seen. Our clinics have X-ray, MRI and CT on site, so if imaging is needed we can order it and read it here — no chasing down records, and no separate trip somewhere else before your treatment can start.

What happens at my first spine appointment?

Your specialist starts by listening: where the pain is, how long it’s lasted and what you’ve already tried. Next comes an exam of your posture, movement, strength, reflexes and nerve function. If imaging will help, X-ray, MRI or CT can be done on site. Before you leave, you’ll know what’s most likely causing your pain and which treatment options fit, so you can decide the next step together. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of your medications. If you already have imaging from somewhere else, bring it along, but you don’t need it to be seen.

What’s the difference between an interventional spine physician and a spine surgeon?

An interventional spine physician is a doctor trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation who diagnoses and treats spine pain without an operation. Their tools include epidural steroid injections, selective nerve blocks, nerve testing (EMG) and physician-designed exercise and therapy programs. A spine surgeon performs procedures such as discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion and disc replacement when a structural problem calls for surgery. At TOA they work as one team, so if your physician thinks surgery is worth considering, you’re referred to a TOA spine surgeon for an evaluation without starting over.

Will I need surgery for my back pain?

That depends on what’s causing it — and it’s a decision you make with your physician after a diagnosis, not before one. Many spine conditions respond well to physical therapy, conditioning and interventional treatment. When surgery is the right answer, your surgeon is already part of the same team.

Do I need a referral to be seen?

Usually not. You can book directly with a TOA spine specialist online or by phone. Some insurance plans, often HMOs and certain Medicare Advantage plans, require a referral from your primary care provider before you see a specialist, so check your plan’s rules before you book.

How soon can I get an appointment?

When you schedule online, you’ll see each physician’s open appointment times and can book the one that works for you, with no waiting for a call back. Availability varies by physician and location, so if the first name you try is booked further out than you’d like, check the other specialists near you. For a sudden injury that can’t wait, Orthopedic Urgent Care sees walk-in patients.

Will you take my insurance?

TOA accepts most major insurance plans. Coverage and network status depend on your specific plan, so before your visit, call your insurance company and ask whether Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is in network for specialist care. If you’re uninsured or paying on your own, you can ask for a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before your appointment.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Start your spine care where the real answers are.

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