Pain Management Experts in San Antonio & Boerne

Ortho SA is proud to help patients find the right pain management solution that relieves pain and keeps them active

Find Pain Relief with Dr. Ricardo Alvarado, MD at Ortho San Antonio

Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life. At Ortho San Antonio, we’re committed to helping patients reclaim comfort and control through expert pain management in San Antonio. Whether you're dealing with back pain, diabetic neuropathy, or complex nerve conditions, Dr. Ricardo Alvarado, known by his patients as Dr. A, delivers compassionate, cutting-edge care tailored to your unique needs.

Conditions We Treat

We help patients struggling with a wide range of pain-related conditions, including:

  • Chronic Back and Neck Pain

  • Spinal Canal Stenosis

  • Diabetic Neuropathy

  • Sciatica and Nerve Compression

  • Joint and Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

When is it time to come in for pain management?

If you are experiencing any of the following, give us a call to schedule a consultation with our pain management team.

  • Your pain won’t go away.

  • You are taking more and more medications to treat your pain, and it isn’t helping.

  • You want to know if you have any alternatives to surgery.

  • Your pain has decreased with treatment, but your progress has stopped or stalled.

  • Pain is controlling your life.

Innovative Pain Relief Options in San Antonio

  • Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

    Implanted devices that disrupt pain signals and provide long-term relief for nerve-related pain.

  • Ultrasound-Guided Injections

    High-precision image-guided injections reduce inflammation and target pain at the source.

  • Laser Therapy

    A non-invasive solution to relieve pain and accelerate tissue healing — without surgery or downtime.

  • Ketamine Infusion Therapy

    An innovative treatment for severe chronic pain, ketamine is especially effective for patients with depression, PTSD, or migraines.

  • Fluoroscopic-Guided Procedures

    Real-time X-ray imaging helps deliver targeted relief with pinpoint accuracy.

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Stenosis

    Advanced surgical techniques to decompress the spine and restore mobility — often with shorter recovery times.

What sets dr. Ricardo Alvarado apart from other pain management doctors?

Dr. Alvarado specializes in the latest advanced interventional pain management techniques for chronic pain, including traditional fluoroscopic approaches, extensive training in advanced ultrasound guided interventional techniques, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulator placement, IV infusion therapies, as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques for spinal canal stenosis.

Our Pain Management Locations

WHy come to ortho san antonio for your pain Management needs?

The providers at Ortho San Antonio have provided over 160 years of combined experience. Our practice consists of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, fellowship-trained pain management specialists, sports medicine physicians, & physical therapists to ensure we are with you every step of the way.

Our goal is to get you back to what you enjoy, safely.

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What Dr. A’s Patients Have To Say About Pain Management here at Ortho San Antonio

Let’s find a solution to your pain