Southwest Sports and Spine, LLC

We are an interventional pain management practice that is committed to helping you overcome ailments and improving the quality of your life!

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Southwest Sports and Spine, LLC Suite 150

Our Services

Epidural Steroid Injections

For a herniated disc, degenerative disk disease, or stenosis (cervical or lumbar)

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Radio Frequency Neurotomy

Used in the treatment of acute and chronic muscle strain, ligament sprains, and joint pain

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Radio Frequency Ablation

Used in the treatment of varicose veins

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Medical Branch Blocks

Non-surgical procedure using a computer controlled mechanical traction device

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Spinal Cord Simulator Trails

Helps with controlling chronic pain

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Kyphoplasty

Treatment that helps strengthen weakened tendons and ligaments and alleviates musculoskeletal pain

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Trigger Point Injections

An injection of a local anesthetic that helps alleviate pain

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EMG/NCS

Diagnostic tool that allows the visualization of the body’s internal organs, blood vessels, and blood flow

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A Simple, Affordable Approach to Pain Management

Our providers and staff offer comprehensive, compassionate care for sciatica, arm and leg pain, neck pain, back pain, failed back syndrome, sports-related injuries, spinal stenosis, disc injuries, aches and pains, and headaches. Our goal is to not only treat our patients, but to educate them about all aspects of their ailment or condition.

Meet Our Providers

Dr. Gene Johnson, MD

Dr. Johnson is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as fellowship-trained in non-surgical interventional sports and spinal procedures. He not only treats the reason for the visit, but is careful to thoroughly educate the patient about all aspects of his or her ailment(s).

Dr. Ryan Zate, DO

Dr. Zate is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and underwent additional fellowship training to develop further procedural skills. He hopes to help restore function in his patient’s lives whether that involves education, therapy, or a combination of medical and interventional treatments.

Nancy Austin, FNP-C

Nancy moved to Tucson 8 years ago to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She is a native Houstonian and attended nursing school at Hermann School of Professional Nursing in 1973. She went on to obtain her BSN in nursing at Lamar University in 1987...

Cindy Thiem, FNP-C

Cindy, a Tucson native, studied at the Grand Canyon University and St. Joseph’s College of Maine. Her background includes Med/Surg, ICU, and Home Health as a nurse which helped her choose to specialize in pain management as a nurse practitioner.

“I’d been seeing Dr. Johnson because of severe back pain and sciatica. Disc problems and spinal stenosis had restricted my daily activities. After several epidural injections, I can now fully participate in life again – traveling, exercising, and keeping up with my young grandchildren.”

“Along with his compassionate and professional staff, Dr. Johnson has provided the long-lasting relief I only could dream of.”

A.H.

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Flexible appointments and excellent customer service.

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