Pain Management Information
Advanced Sports & Spine is an independent sports and spine practice founded in 2016 by Usman Ahmad, DO, with its main office on Providence Road in south Charlotte. Every visit begins with a hands-on exam, and diagnostic testing confirms the source of pain before any procedure is performed.
Image-Guided Sports & Spine Care Without Surgery or Opiates
The practice treats herniated discs, worn joints, sports injuries and chronic spine pain using fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance. As an independent practice it charges no hospital facility fees, verifies insurance before the first visit, and sees most new patients within the same week.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Fluoroscopic Spine Injections: Epidural steroid, facet and selective nerve root blocks.
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections: Shoulder, hip, knee and small-joint injections.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Longer-lasting relief for facet-mediated neck and back pain.
- EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies: Electrodiagnostic testing for nerve and muscle problems.
- Hand & Wrist Procedures: Carpal tunnel and trigger finger injections and median nerve hydrodissection.
- Regenerative Therapies & PRP: Platelet-rich plasma and related options where clinically suitable.
Conditions Treated
Sports injuries, chronic back and neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, arthritis, SI joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and other joint conditions.
Medical Team & Charlotte Location
- Lead Physician: Usman Ahmad, DO (Board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with fellowship training in musculoskeletal medicine and interventional pain management)
- Also Practicing: David Ciaccia, DO
- Charlotte Office: 8035 Providence Road, Suite 340, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Huntersville: 9920 Kincey Ave, Suite 200, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Fort Mill: 130 Crisanto Ave, Suite D, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Phone: (704) 542-3988
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Website: advancedsportsandspine.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who founded Advanced Sports & Spine?
Dr. Usman Ahmad, DO founded the practice in 2016 to offer non-surgical, non-opiate pain care in the Charlotte area.
How quickly can new patients be seen?
Most new patients are seen within the same week, and insurance is verified before the visit. Call (704) 542-3988.
Where are the offices?
The Charlotte office is at 8035 Providence Road, Suite 340, Charlotte, NC 28277, with additional offices in Huntersville and Fort Mill, SC.
