Comprehensive Spine Care in Birmingham, AL | The Spine Center at Andrews Sports Medicine

COMPREHENSIVE SPINE CARE, BUILT AROUND YOU

Whether you’re dealing with neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease or another spine condition, Andrews Spine provides specialized care focused on relieving pain, restoring function and helping you return to the activities you love.

Our team brings together interventional spine care and fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgery, giving patients access to treatment options ranging from conservative care and image-guided procedures to advanced minimally invasive, endoscopic and motion-preserving spine surgery.

Our philosophy is simple: surgery isn’t always the answer. We begin by understanding the source of your symptoms and identifying the least invasive treatment that can provide meaningful, lasting relief. When surgery is the best option, our spine surgeons offer advanced techniques tailored to each patient’s condition, goals and lifestyle.

ADVANCED NON-SURGICAL SPINE CARE

Interventional spine specialist Charles T. Carnel, MD provides comprehensive non-surgical treatment for neck and back conditions. Many patients can achieve significant relief without surgery through an individualized treatment plan.

Treatment options may include:

• Image-guided epidural steroid injections
• Facet joint injections
• Medial branch blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections
• Kyphoplasty
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections
• Trigger point injections
• Rehabilitation & physical therapy coordination

By identifying and treating the source of pain, Dr. Carnel helps patients return to work, athletics and everyday activities while avoiding surgery whenever appropriate.

Charles T. Carnel, MD

Non-Surgical Spine Specialist

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Charles T. Carnel, MD

ADVANCED SURGICAL SPINE CARE

When surgery provides the best opportunity for lasting relief, the fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeons at Andrews Spine offer advanced surgical options for conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

Our surgical capabilities include:

ADVANCED SURGICAL SPINE CARE

When surgery is the most appropriate option, fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeons Andrew M. Cordover, MD and Daniel C. Kim, MD provide advanced surgical solutions for complex spine conditions involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

Our surgeons perform the latest evidence-based procedures, including:

• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Cervical disc replacement
• Cervical and lumbar decompression
• Lumbar fusion
• Cervical fusion
• Thoracic spine surgery
• Robotic-assisted spine surgery
• Navigation-assisted spine surgery
• Scoliosis correction
• Complex spinal reconstruction

Our surgeons bring complementary areas of expertise to Andrews Spine.

Andrew M. Cordover, MD provides comprehensive orthopaedic spine surgery for patients with a broad range of cervical, thoracic and lumbar conditions.

Daniel C. Kim, MD specializes in advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery and was among the early spine surgeons in Birmingham to perform endoscopic spine procedures.

Patrick G. Young, MD specializes in endoscopic and motion-preserving spine surgery, including cervical and lumbar disc replacement, as well as minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques.

The goal isn’t simply to perform surgery. It’s to select the right procedure for the right patient at the right time while preserving function and helping patients return to the activities that matter most.

A TEAM APPROACH TO SPINE CARE

One of the greatest advantages of Andrews Spine is the ability to provide care across the spine-treatment continuum.

Our physicians collaborate when appropriate to review imaging, discuss complex cases and determine the treatment strategy best suited to each patient. We also coordinate care with physical therapists and other healthcare providers when needed to support patients from diagnosis through recovery.

Whether your goal is returning to competitive sports, getting back to work, staying active with your family or simply living with less pain, our goal is the same:

Help you achieve Victory Over Injury®.

WHY CHOOSE THE SPINE CENTER AT ANDREWS SPORTS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive non-surgical & surgical spine care in one program
• Fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeons
• Dedicated interventional spine specialist
• Advanced minimally invasive & endoscopic spine surgery
• Motion-preserving surgical options
• Robotic & navigation-assisted spine surgery
• Personalized treatment plans
• Collaborative team approach
• Convenient locations throughout the Birmingham area
• A legacy of helping athletes and active individuals achieve Victory Over Injury®

READY TO GET BACK TO THE LIFE YOU LOVE?

Neck or back pain shouldn’t determine what you’re able to do.

Whether your condition can be treated without surgery or requires an advanced surgical solution, Andrews Spine can help you understand your options and determine the right next step.

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