At AICA Orthopedics, our back surgeons, neurosurgeons, and physical therapists work as one team to find what is causing your back pain and treat it with the least invasive option that works. From herniated discs and sciatica to spinal stenosis and fractures, we diagnose the source with in-house imaging and turn to surgery only when it is the right step for lasting relief. Whether your pain came from a car accident, an injury, or years of wear, you can count on same-day appointments and expert spine care across multiple Metro Atlanta locations.
Everything your recovery needs is under one roof. Your imaging, conservative care, surgery, and rehabilitation happen with one coordinated team, which means fewer handoffs, faster answers, and no bouncing between providers.
Your spine is a column of bones, cushioning discs, and nerves that supports your body and lets you bend, twist, and move. When a disc slips, the spinal canal narrows, or a nerve gets pinched, the result can be back pain along with numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels into your hips and legs. Back surgery fixes the underlying structural problem, takes pressure off the affected nerves, and restores stability so you can move comfortably again.
There is no single “back surgery.” Because many different issues can cause back pain, the right procedure depends on your diagnosis. AICA’s spine surgeons start with a precise diagnosis before recommending anything, using advanced imaging to see what is happening in your spine.
Back and spine problems sit where orthopedics and neurology meet, so AICA brings both together under one roof. Our back and spine surgeons focus on the bones, discs, and joints of the spine, while our neurosurgeons and neurologists concentrate on the spinal cord and the nerves running through it. AICA’s board-certified surgeons specialize in minimally invasive spine procedures, and our team includes more than 60 doctors across specialties.
Because these providers share a single care plan, your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery stay connected. You are not repeating your story to a new office at every step or waiting weeks between a scan and a surgeon.
Most back pain improves without an operation, and surgery is usually considered only after other treatments have been tried. It may be time to talk with a spine surgeon if you have:
Seek care right away if you lose control of your bladder or bowels or develop sudden, severe weakness in both legs. These are rare but urgent warning signs that need immediate attention.
At AICA, we explore non-surgical spine care before considering an operation, and for many patients those options are enough. Depending on your condition, a conservative plan may include:
When these approaches no longer provide relief, or when nerve compression or instability calls for a repair, our surgeons recommend moving forward with surgery.
When conservative care falls short, back surgery can address a range of spinal conditions, including:
An accurate diagnosis is the foundation of every plan, which is why AICA starts with in-house imaging before recommending any procedure.
An accurate treatment plan starts with an accurate picture. AICA takes that picture on site, so you get faster answers without waiting on referrals to an outside facility. Once the diagnosis is clear, our spine surgeons move ahead with a targeted plan built around your goals. Here’s how each tool guides your care:
AICA’s spine surgeons evaluate your condition and recovery goals to recommend the approach most likely to give you lasting relief. The procedures we most commonly perform include:
Your journey begins with a thorough evaluation. An AICA spine specialist reviews your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle, then uses advanced diagnostic testing such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to pinpoint what is causing your pain. From there, you and your surgeon build a treatment plan together, whether that means conservative care or surgery.
If surgery is the right step, our team prepares you for what comes next. A few simple things help everything go smoothly:
Recovery varies by procedure. A minimally invasive discectomy generally has a shorter recovery than a spinal fusion, and your surgeon will give you a realistic timeline for your case. Throughout it, our physical therapists guide your rehabilitation to rebuild strength and mobility safely, and your surgeon tracks your progress at every follow-up.
For patients injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault, eligible care often comes with no out-of-pocket cost, because AICA bills the claim, not you.
Because AICA’s imaging and diagnostics are in-house, there is no waiting on an outside facility for answers, and your surgeon can move from diagnosis to a targeted plan quickly.
That care is backed by more than 15,000 verified Google reviews, same-day appointments, 24/7 doctor access, and multiple Metro Atlanta locations, so expert back and spine care stays close to home.
If back or spine pain is limiting how you move, the first step is an accurate diagnosis and a clear answer on whether surgery is even necessary. If you’re looking for the best back surgery near you, schedule a consultation today or call (404) 855-2141, and take the first step toward lasting relief.
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