Back and Neck Pain? Don't Wait. Meet the Team at OrthoSouth Southaven
Most of us are pretty good at powering through things. That nagging back pain? Just a bad night's sleep. The neck ache that shows up every day by lunchtime? Probably the desk chair. Or the kids. Or both.
But here's the truth: pain is communication. And if your spine is talking, we think you should listen.
In a recent episode of Southaven Business Beat, our own Dr. Jason Weaver and Director of Marketing Melissa Kandel sat down to talk spine health, bust some myths, and give listeners an inside look at what really sets OrthoSouth apart.
Here's the highlight reel:
🧠 Myth: Seeing a Spine Surgeon Means You're Getting Surgery
Fact: It doesn't.
One of the first things Dr. Weaver wants you to know is this: surgery is never the first step.
"Our goal is to get you back to doing what you love—without jumping straight to surgery," he said.
At OrthoSouth, we take a conservative approach to spine care. That means we start with things like physical therapy, guided exercise, medication, and lifestyle adjustments. We treat you like a whole person—not just a scan result or symptom code.
🤝 Taking Care Beyond the Clinic
You'll often find our team outside the walls of our clinics—hosting wellness events, speaking at local businesses, popping into gyms and community centers, and offering education where it's needed most.
"We're not just here to fix problems," Melissa said. "We're here to help prevent them."
Our team listens to the needs of each community we serve, then builds real, practical solutions. That might look like Saturday clinic hours. It might look like walk-in visits. It might look like a spine workshop at your office. At the end of the day, we're in the business of making care easier to access, and easier to understand.
🕒 When Should You See a Specialist?
You don't have to wait for your pain to become unbearable. If you're experiencing any of the following, it's time to schedule:
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Pain that lingers more than a few weeks
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Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs
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Difficulty walking, working, or sleeping comfortably
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Pain that radiates into your hips, shoulders, or legs
Let's get ahead of it before it slows you down.
👋 Your First Visit, Demystified
Here's what happens when you walk through our door (or hop online to schedule your visit):
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We listen.
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We evaluate your pain and medical history.
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We look at (or order) any imaging you need.
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We build a conservative, customized care plan.
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And we lay out your next steps clearly, leaving no room for confusion.
Need to be seen quickly? All North Mississippi locations accept walk-ins during business hours until 4 p.m. And our Southaven clinic is even open on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.
🧑⚕️ Care That Works Together
Dr. Weaver also gave a behind-the-scenes peek at our Spine Institute model, where providers across specialties collaborate on complex spine cases. That means your neurosurgeon, physical therapist, and pain specialist aren't operating in silos, but rather they're working as a team. Your team.
The spine team even meets monthly for case conferences, sharing successes, challenges, and discussing scenarios with each other to keep everyone at the top of their game.
🏥 Why Choose OrthoSouth?
We're proud to serve the Mid-South with 8 clinic locations, 10 physical therapy centers, and 2 surgery centers across North Mississippi and West Tennessee. But what we're most proud of is how we care.
At OrthoSouth, your experience matters just as much as your outcome. You'll find:
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Friendly, responsive staff
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Convenient locations and hours
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Flexible scheduling (walk-ins and Saturdays!)
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Providers who don't rush and do listen
📍 Let's Get You Back to What Moves You
If back or neck pain is becoming part of your daily routine, let's change that. Today.
Here's how to reach us:
📞 (901) 641-3000
🌐 orthosouth.org
🚪 Walk-ins welcome during business hours (before 4PM)
🕗 Southaven Clinic: Open Saturdays, 8 AM-12 PM
You don't have to live with pain. And you don't have to navigate care alone.
Let's take that first step—together.
For more, listen to the whole podcast episode here:
