Dr. Richard Francis

  • Date: Feb 22, 2018
  • Category: Health

Back Pain Relief: Many Options are Available with Dr. Richard Francis

Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates provides many options for those suffering from back, neck and spine pain. From Physical Therapy, Interventional Pain Management and Minimally Invasive Surgery to Scoliosis and Reconstructive Surgery, Spine Fusion and Robotic Assisted Surgery, everything depends on what each individual patient needs! Continue reading →

  • Date: Jan 08, 2018
  • Category: Health

Chronic Back Pain Cure, No Matter the Cause! Dr. Richard R.M. Francis

Although 80 % of all Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives only 10% ever determine the primary cause of their pain. Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis has a long history of helping people from around the globe, young and old, to identify the true source of their back pain and provide the appropriate treatment and cure for their pain. Continue reading →

  • Date: Oct 12, 2017
  • Category: Health

Back to Normal from Chronic Pain, Dr. Richard Francis’ Extraordinary Results

Houston Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard R.M. Francis has been helping patients suffering from decades of chronic back pain to get Back to Normal since he founded Spine Associates in 2003. Many of his patients had seen other doctors, some had previous surgeries or treatments but were still in great pain…. until they found Dr. Francis who has helped them get back to normal and live pain free. Continue reading →

  • Date: Aug 03, 2017
  • Category: Health

The Back Pain That’s Hard to Find, Low Back Pain and the Sacroiliac Joint

One of the most common causes of lower back pain can come from a Sacroiliac Joint Disorder. Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis treats this disorder with the iFuse Implant System, a minimally invasive surgical procedure that typically takes about an hour and requires one overnight stay in the hospital. Continue reading →

  • Date: Jun 20, 2017
  • Category: Health

From Back Pain to “Back to Normal” Much Easier with Patient Ambassador Program

New neck, back and spine patients facing the unknown at Spine Associates in Houston, Texas are paired up with former patients who have become ambassadors to lead them through the process. Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in 2003 has developed a Patient Ambassador Program with hundreds of Ambassadors working together with new patients to share their experiences and be with them as they face upcoming treatment or surgery. Continue reading →

  • Date: Mar 29, 2017
  • Category: Health

From Wheelchair Bound to 1st Runner Up Miss Rodeo Texas Happily Married

Follow up story on Rachel Odem who was told by her doctor to Change her lifestyle because she would probably be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life after a tragic accident of falling off a 25-foot-high cliff. Rachel has since undergone spine surgery performed by Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis and has gone on to become 1st Runner up Miss Texas and just recently got married to the man of her dreams. Continue reading →

  • Date: Feb 17, 2017
  • Category: Health

New Mazor X Robotic System to be used by Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in 2003 will be using the most up to date current robotic technology since the recent installation of the Mazor X Robotic System for spine surgery. Robotics in surgery is not just in the future anymore, it’s becoming the standard of care for providing the most accurate computerized assistance in surgery. Continue reading →

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Receives 2016 Best of Beaumont Award

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis has been selected to receive the Beaumont Texas2016 “Best of Beaumont Award”. The “Best of Beaumont Award” is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses in the Beaumont Texas area. Continue reading →

  • Date: Dec 20, 2016
  • Category: Health

68 Year Old Woman is Now Pain Free after 35 Years of Intense Back Pain

35 years after being involved in multiple accidents which caused damage to her neck and back, Yolanda Daigle is now free of the intense back pain she has suffered for decades. Only 8 months after back and neck surgery by Dr. Richard Francis, Daigle is hiking in Yosemite National Park in California. Continue reading →

  • Date: Nov 02, 2016
  • Category: Health

Trisha Barnes Places 2nd in 5k Marathon 8 Months After Scoliosis Surgery

Trisha Barnes, a Middle School Teacher in Vidor, Texas recently ran a 5k marathon just 8 months after spine surgery for Scoliosis performed by Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in Houston and Beaumont, Texas. Diagnosed with Scoliosis in Middle School, she is now a testimonial to the power of positive spirit, determination and will power. Continue reading →

Dr. Richard Francis & Spine Associates are all Settled into New Offices

Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in 2003 and his staff are all settled into their new office space. They now occupy the entire 6th floor at 9301 Southwest Freeway, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77074 and have all the extra facilities needed on the same floor for their patients including X-Ray Rooms, several Exam Rooms and Physical Therapy space. Continue reading →

Dr. Richard Francis & Spine Associates are all Settled into New Offices

Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in 2003 and his staff are all settled into their new office space. They now occupy the entire 6th floor at 9301 Southwest Freeway, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77074 and have all the extra facilities needed on the same floor for their patients including X-Ray Rooms, several Exam Rooms and Physical Therapy space. Continue reading →

Glowing Accolades for Houston Spine Surgeon, Dr. Richard Francis

Patient after patient find the words, “Thank You” simply nowhere near enough for them to say about Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis after life changing back surgery. Time after time patients who have gone from sheer fright and dread prior to surgery to waking up in recovery with little or no pain feel compelled to share their stories so that others will be encouraged to call on Dr. Francis. Continue reading →

  • Date: May 27, 2016
  • Category: Health

Huge Success for Patient to Patient Ambassador Program at Spine Associates!

Houston Texas: Spine Associates, founded by Dr. Richard Francis in 2003, instituted a Patient to Patient Ambassador Program that has become hugely successful for patients facing back or spine surgery. This immensely helps the person who has not had surgery to better understand what will take place, how everything works, what to expect and simply have the full support of another patient who has already gone through a very similar experience. Continue reading →

  • Date: Apr 08, 2016
  • Category: Health

Trisha Barnes Runs 5K Marathon Just 3 Months After Scoliosis Surgery!

Vidor, Texas Middle School Teacher, 30 Year old Trisha Barnes runs in the 5K Gusher Marathon just 3 months after having Scoliosis surgery! Three weeks after being cleared by Dr. Richard Francis of Spine Associates, former scoliosis surgery patient Trisha Barnes is active, back to normal, and running again. Continue reading →

  • Date: Feb 24, 2016
  • Category: Health

Scoliosis Early Detection & Diagnosis is Critical: Kay Jenkins Story

Scoliosis Case Study of Kay Jenkins, a 27 year old woman seen as a young teenage girl but not properly diagnosed and treated until finally contacting Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates. After a thorough examination, Dr. Francis found that Jenkins had a loss of the natural curve of the spine and her scoliosis had progressed to the point she had a 39 degree curve from T10 to L3. Continue reading →

  • Date: Feb 24, 2016
  • Category: Health

Scoliosis Early Detection & Diagnosis is Critical: Kay Jenkins Story

Scoliosis Case Study of Kay Jenkins, a 27 year old woman seen as a young teenage girl but not properly diagnosed and treated until finally contacting Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates. After a thorough examination, Dr. Francis found that Jenkins had a loss of the natural curve of the spine and her scoliosis had progressed to the point she had a 39 degree curve from T10 to L3. Continue reading →

  • Date: Dec 15, 2015
  • Category: Health

Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Named Super Doctor for 2015

Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates has been named a Super Doctor for 2015. Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding physicians from more than 40 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. Super Doctors is published as a special supplement in leading newspapers and city and regional magazines. Continue reading →

  • Date: Jul 28, 2015
  • Category: Health

From Broke Down Cowboy to Back in the Saddle & CMSA Shootout: Frank Sears Story

Frank Sears, Cowboy, Bike Enthusiast, Outdoorsman and all around tough guy finds relief after over 25 years of chronic back pain and decades of unsuccessful help in the past. At age 64 Frank Sears is Back in the Saddle competing on his horse in CMSA, (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association), thanks to the help of Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis. Continue reading →

  • Date: Jul 28, 2015
  • Category: Health

From Broke Down Cowboy to Back in the Saddle & CMSA Shootout: Frank Sears Story

Frank Sears, Cowboy, Bike Enthusiast, Outdoorsman and all around tough guy finds relief after over 25 years of chronic back pain and decades of unsuccessful help in the past. At age 64 Frank Sears is Back in the Saddle competing on his horse in CMSA, (Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association), thanks to the help of Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis. Continue reading →

  • Date: Jul 14, 2015
  • Category: Health

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Selected For Texas Super Doctors 2015 List

Houston Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, founder of Spine Associates and widely recognized as a leader in spine surgery was recently named for the fifth year in a row to the Texas Super Doctors 2015 List to be published in Texas Monthly Magazine’s December 2015 Issue. Selecting Dr. Francis was partially based on other physicians response to the question: “If you needed medical care in one of the following practice areas, which doctor would you choose?” Continue reading →

  • Date: Jul 08, 2015
  • Category: Health

HOSH has Name Change but Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Still Present

In a recent move to increase greater access to high quality comprehensive orthopedic and spine care, Memorial Hermann has acquired the local Bellaire area hospital most frequently referred to as HOSH, Houston Orthopedic and Spine Hospital. One of the most highly regarded and respected HOSH Surgeons, Dr. Richard Francis, will continue to provide care for his patients at this newly renamed institution. Continue reading →