Greater Texas Orthopedic Associates
A pain management clinician examining a patient's lower back in a treatment room

Pain Management in Texas

Image-guided, non-surgical treatment for neck, back, joint, and nerve pain, for injury patients, working Texans, and the attorneys who represent them.

Treatments
4 procedures
Approach
Non-surgical
Setting
Outpatient
Access
6 Texas clinics
JHMedically reviewed by Dr. John Hall, Pain Management SpecialistLast updated July 2026
For patients & attorneys

Who We Help

Two audiences, one team, with a different starting point and a different definition of a good outcome.

Lawyers and law firms

Personal injury firms seeking coordinated scheduling, clinically grounded documentation, and a clear point of contact for clients who may need interventional pain care.

Injured patients

Drivers, passengers, injured workers, and anyone living with long-standing spine or joint pain, treated the same way whether you arrive through an attorney, an insurer, or on your own.

Conditions

Conditions and Types of Pain We Evaluate

If your pain follows a collision, a workplace injury, or years of wear, it likely appears on this list.

Herniated or bulging discs
Sciatica and radiating leg pain
Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
Spinal stenosis
Facet joint arthritis
Degenerative disc disease
Whiplash and soft-tissue neck injury
Post-surgical and chronic pain
Work and lifting injuries
Treatments

Pain Management Treatments We Offer

Four image-guided procedures, chosen based on where your pain actually originates.

01

Epidural steroid injections

Anti-inflammatory medication delivered around an irritated spinal nerve root to relieve radiating neck, back, and leg pain.

Image-guidedSpinal injection
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02

Facet joint injections

Targeted treatment for the small stabilizing joints at the back of the spine, a frequent source of localized neck and low back pain.

Image-guidedDiagnostic + therapeutic
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03

Medial branch blocks

A precise diagnostic block used to assess whether the facet joints may be contributing to pain before longer-term treatment is considered.

Diagnostic procedureFacet pain source
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04

Radiofrequency ablation

Controlled heat targets pain-signaling nerves when diagnostic blocks indicate that the facet pathway may be the source.

Minimally invasiveTargeted nerve treatment
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Our process

How Our Personalized Pain Management Process Works

A four-stage care pathway that adapts to the patient's diagnosis, clinical needs, and referral context.

  1. Evaluate

    A specialist reviews your history, mechanism of injury, and imaging, then examines you to narrow down which structure is generating the pain.

  2. Diagnose

    Where the source is unclear, a level-specific diagnostic block can help identify which structure is contributing to the pain.

  3. Treat

    The clinician recommends an appropriate non-surgical or minimally invasive option based on the diagnosis, examination, imaging, and prior care.

  4. Reassess

    Follow-up measures what actually changed: pain scores, range of motion, function, and adjusts the plan accordingly.

Your visit

What Patients Can Expect

What an evaluation, procedure visit, and follow-up plan may include. Your clinician will explain the details for your care.

Evaluation
First visit

The clinician reviews symptoms, injury history, prior care, and available imaging before discussing appropriate next steps.

Outpatient
Procedure day

Check-in, treatment, and observation requirements vary by procedure and the patient's clinical needs.

Procedure-specific
Comfort

The care team explains positioning, medication, transportation, and preparation instructions before treatment.

As recommended
Follow-up

Reassessment timing depends on the procedure, response to treatment, and the clinician's care plan.

Beyond the procedure

Supporting Recovery and Daily Function

Relieving pain is the first half of the job. The second is getting you back to work, back behind the wheel, and back to sleeping through the night, which takes more than an injection.

Activity guidance you can actually follow

Specific instructions for lifting, sitting, driving, and sleeping in the weeks after treatment.

Home exercise and mobility program

A short daily program to rebuild strength and range of motion once the pain has settled.

Work restrictions in writing

Documented limitations and return-to-duty timelines for your employer, insurer, or attorney.

Coordination with physical therapy

We share findings directly with your therapist so treatment and rehabilitation stay aligned.

Pain management care at GTOA
For patients

Patient FAQs

Scheduling, treatment, cost, and what happens if pain comes back.

Patients may contact GTOA directly. The team can confirm whether a referral, authorization, or case information is needed for the requested location and service.

Still have questions?

Call us at (409) 600-8707

Referral & intake

Our Attorney Referral and Intake Process

Five steps from referral intake through evaluation and case communication, with timing confirmed for each client.

1

Send the referral

Email or call our medical-legal line with the client name, contact details, mechanism of injury, and the signed LOP if one applies.

2

Intake review

The referral team reviews the request and identifies any records, case details, or authorization information needed before scheduling.

3

Client contact and scheduling

The team contacts the client, explains the next step, and confirms current availability based on location and clinical need.

4

Evaluation and treatment plan

The client is evaluated by a specialist, imaging is reviewed or ordered, and a documented treatment plan is created.

5

Case communication

The legal team can request available clinical records and contact GTOA for status information at relevant stages of care.

Records

Medical Documentation and Case Communication

The types of clinical documentation that may be available and how to request case information.

Initial evaluation report

History, mechanism of injury, examination findings, diagnosis, and the proposed treatment plan.

Imaging correlation

MRI, CT, and X-ray findings tied explicitly to the client reported symptoms and physical exam.

Clinical correlation

When clinically appropriate, documentation may discuss how the reported incident, findings, and pre-existing conditions relate.

Procedure reports and pain scores

Fluoroscopic confirmation, level treated, medication used, and documented pre- and post-procedure pain scores.

Future care recommendations

The clinician may document additional evaluation, treatment, or follow-up that should be considered.

Response times

Scheduling and records timing depend on location, clinical need, record availability, and clinician review. The team confirms the next step for each request.

Referral requestReviewed by the team
SchedulingBased on location and clinical need
Evaluation notesAvailable after clinician review
Records requestsConfirmed for each request
Status communicationProvided at key milestones
For attorneys

Attorney FAQs

LOPs, billing, records, testimony, and timelines.

Lien-based arrangements may be available for qualifying personal injury cases. Send the available case information with the referral so the team can confirm eligibility and terms before scheduling.

Speak with our legal team

Call us at (409) 600-8707

Why GTOA

Why Choose GTOA for Pain Management?

What sets this department apart for patients and referring firms alike.

01

Diagnosis before treatment

Symptoms, examination findings, available imaging, and diagnostic response are considered before treatment is recommended.

02

Image-guided care

Appropriate procedures use imaging guidance to help the clinician target the intended treatment area.

03

Non-surgical options

The department focuses on conservative, interventional, and minimally invasive pain-management pathways.

04

Clear clinical documentation

Records document relevant history, findings, diagnosis, treatment, and response for patients and authorized case stakeholders.

05

Coordinated communication

Referring legal teams can contact GTOA about scheduling, status questions, and available records.

06

Six Texas clinics

Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Arlington, and Corpus Christi, so clients can be treated close to home and actually attend follow-ups.

Department

Pain management

Other departments

Request Care or Refer a Client

Patients can request care through Contact Us, and legal teams can begin a referral through the For Attorneys page.

Request an appointmentRefer a client
Main branch(409) 600-8707
Meet our team

Our expert doctors

Board specialists in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and pain management.

Dr. Yi Michael Li

Dr. Yi Michael Li

Neurosurgeon

Dr. E. Donald Baxter

Dr. E. Donald Baxter, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. John Hall

Dr. John Hall

Pain Management

Our branches

Find a clinic near you

Corporate office: 324 North 23rd Street, Beaumont, TX 77707