Scoliosis Treatment

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: 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 →

  • 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 →