Knoxville’s Best Choice for Spine Surgery
Spine Surgeons
Spine conditions can affect every part of daily life, from how you move and work to how well you sleep and enjoy time with family. Neck and back pain are often complex, involving nerves, discs, joints, and surrounding structures that require careful evaluation. At Parkwest Surgery Center in Knoxville, spine care is centered on understanding the full picture of each patient’s symptoms, goals, and overall health. Our approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, thoughtful treatment planning, and coordinated care designed to relieve pain, restore stability, and support long-term spinal function in a safe outpatient setting.
The symptoms and causes of neck and back pain are wide-ranging. Whether from osteoarthritis or a herniated disc, back pain can stop you in your tracks. It’s likely you’ll need spine surgery to get back to normal. Our team of orthopedic spine surgeons can assess where your pain is coming from and why it is occurring.
8 Tips to Prepare for Spine Surgery
If spine surgery is considered to be your best option for relieving pain and regaining function, make the procedure as painless as possible. Preparing for spinal surgery includes preparing your home so you may continue to function with relative ease throughout recovery, despite your limitations. You will also need to prepare mentally and physically. Get ready by doing the following:
- Put items in easy reach
- Get a toilet riser
- Stop smoking
- Invest in slip-on shoes
- Meal prep
- Get an item grabber
- Practice light meditation
- Review your medications and supplements
Neck, Back And Spine Conditions And Treatments
Did you know that, on average, roughly 90% of all spine conditions do not require surgery? But, if yours does, our spine surgery team has your back.
- Bulging Disc
- Herniated Disc
- Ruptured Disc
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Spondylosis
- Spinal Degeneration
- Discectomy
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis
- Microdiscectomy
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Neck Fusion
- Lower Back Surgery
Do You Struggle With Any Of These Common Spine Problems?
- Pain in the neck and shoulder, radiating down the arm
- Pain in the neck, and pins and needles in hands
- Back or neck pain that makes you cancel or leave events early
- Back pain or bone spurs in the neck that make it hard to sleep
- Sudden back pain where you can’t move
- A tender spot on the spine when it’s pressed
- A protruding bone at the base of the neck or skull
- Radiating upper back pain
- Legs giving way with back pain
- Back pain that radiates down both legs
- A herniated, bulging, or slipped disc
- A torn disc
If so, we strongly encourage you to visit a spine specialist.
When to See a Spine Surgeon in Knoxville
If spine pain is limiting your mobility or quality of life, specialized care can make a meaningful difference. Parkwest Surgery Center serves patients throughout Knoxville and surrounding East Tennessee communities with advanced spine treatment options delivered in a trusted, patient-focused environment. Whether care involves non-surgical management or minimally invasive spine surgery, our team is committed to clear communication, safety, and personalized planning at every stage. A consultation with a spine specialist can help identify the source of your discomfort and determine the most appropriate path forward toward improved comfort, movement, and independence.