News and Media
As leaders in the field of spinal care, we’re always making news. For your convenience, the latest articles, press releases and television appearances featuring the Texas Back Institute are always available here in our online newsroom.
Press Contacts
Members of the press, please contact:
The Point Group
- Martha Cook
- 214-378-7970
- mcook@thepointgroup.com
- Scott Tims
- 214-378-7970
- stims@thepointgroup.com
Texas Back Institute
- Cheryl Zapata
- Chief Development Officer
- 972-943-2719
- CZapata@texasback.com
Press Releases
- July 27, 2010 – Texas Health Plano, Texas Back Institute offer SpineAssist® surgical robot for spine surgeries
- April 13, 2010 – Texas Back Institute marks 10 year anniversary for artificial disc replacement
- October 16, 2009 – Spine Health Day 2009
- August 17, 2009 – Texas Back Institute Welcomes First Female Spine Surgeon
- August 17, 2009 – Texas Back Institute Opens New Clinic in Mansfield
- May 25, 2009 – Disc Replacement Procedures at Texas Back Institute
- May 08, 2009 – Summer Pool Exercises
- March 17, 2009 – Suffering from back and neck pain? Investing in treatments may pay off in the long run.
- December 12, 2008 – Tips to Avoid Back Pain While Traveling This Holiday Season
- November 07, 2008 – Texas Back Institute Leads the Way In New Facet Joint Clinical Trial
- October 13, 2008 – Texas Back Institute Announces National Spine Health Day - October 16
- October 06, 2008 – Dr. Andrew Block Appointed as Fellow: American Psychological Association
- October 06, 2008 – Texas Back Institute Welcomes First Female Fellow in 22 Years
- September 24, 2008 – Texas Back Institute Research Foundation Honored by ACGME
- August 26, 2008 – Give Your Back A Break This Labor Day
- April 21, 2008 – Texas Back Institute Appoints New CEO
- February 20, 2008 – MEDICAL MINUTE©, Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
- January 14, 2008 – Texas Back Institute Opens New Clinic In Rockwall
Media Coverage
- October 01, 2009
- Source:
- Golf Magazine
- Article:
- “Lanny Wadkins”
- Topic:
- Lanny Wadkins back injury and treatment
- Summary:
- Dr. Scott Blumenthal discusses the surgery he performed for Professional Golfer, Lanny Wadkins.
- August 24, 2009
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Summary:
- Dr. Jessica Shellock and Michael Hisey discuss minimally invasive spine surgery options.
- August 01, 2009
- Source:
- MSNBC.com
- Article:
- “Health Care in Crisis: Overmedicating America”
- Topic:
- Overmedicating America
- Summary:
- Dr. Rashbaum talks about alternatives to prescribing medication for pain.
- July 06, 2009
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- New advances in spine care
- Summary:
- Dr. Guyer and Dr. Zigler discuss how spine surgery has changed in the last 10 years.
- July 01, 2009
- Source:
- Spinal News International
- Article:
- “Refuse to Fuse & Presumptive Metal Allergy in TDR”
- Summary:
- Dr. Blumenthal discusses the importance of using motion preserving techniques when it comes to treating back pain. Dr. Guyer discusses metal hypersensitivity with metal on metal artificial discs.
- July 01, 2009
- Source:
- Self
- Article:
- “Get your sexy back”
- Topic:
- Exercises for your back
- Summary:
- Dr. Guyer offers tips to help you feel as fantastic as you look.
- June 16, 2009
- Source:
- www.thestate.com
- Article:
- “Save your back during vacation travel”
- Topic:
- preventing back pain
- Summary:
- Jason Brewton director of physical therapy for Texas Back Institute suggests tips for preventing back pain while you travel.
- June 03, 2009
- Source:
- Newsweek.com
- Article:
- “Stop Doing Sit-Ups: Why Crunches Don't Work ”
- Topic:
- Sit ups
- Summary:
- Dr. Guyer, President of Texas Back Institute, suggests crunches are not the best exercise for strengthing your core. They can end up hurting your back in the long run.
- May 29, 2009
- Source:
- Mansfield News Mirror
- Topic:
- Hospital District to offer sports physicals
- Summary:
- Dr. Michael Duffy of Texas Back Institute, along with other staff members at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center partner to offer sports physicals to Mansfield ISD athletes.
- May 27, 2009
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- How to prevent back injuries on the golf course
- Summary:
- Dr. Ralph Rashbaum, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute discusses how to keep your back safe while golfing.
- May 11, 2009
- Source:
- NBC 5 Nightly News
- Article:
- “Spinal Cord Injury Miracles”
- Topic:
- Larry Dingler and his recovery from a spinal cord injury
- Summary:
- Dr. Henry discusses Larry Dingler's case and why his outcome was so amazing.
- May 01, 2009
- Source:
- Parenting Magazine
- Article:
- “We've got your back”
- Topic:
- Moms and back pain
- Summary:
- The experts at Texas Back Institute offer tips for keeping your back in tip top shape!
- April 22, 2009
- Source:
- Rockwall County News
- Article:
- “Texas Back Institute hosts Cain Middle School students for job shadowing program”
- Topic:
- Student Job Shadowing
- Summary:
- Texas Back Institute hosts two middle school students for a job shadowing program sponsored by the Rockwall Business and Education Council. The students learned what a physicians daily routine is like and also learned about diagnostic equipment.
- April 15, 2009
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- How the economy has impacted healthcare decisions
- Summary:
- Scott Blumenthal MD, discusses how the economy has impacted healthcare decisions.
- April 15, 2009
- Source:
- NBC 5 Nightly News
- Article:
- “Finding a doctor online”
- Topic:
- Finding a doctor online
- Summary:
- Dr. Blumenthal discusses how to find the doctor that is right for you.
- March 16, 2009
- Source:
- Dallas News
- Article:
- “3 tips from Texas Back Institute to keep your back strong”
- Topic:
- Fitness Tips
- Summary:
- Dr. Richard Guyer, President of Texas Back Institute, gives us helpful hints to help strengthen your core and back muscles.
- March 01, 2009
- Source:
- Endless Vacations
- Article:
- “Watch your back”
- Topic:
- How to be kind to your spine on the road
- Summary:
- Jason Brewton, director of Physical Therapy at the Texas Back Institute offers tips to keep your back healthy while you travel.
- March 01, 2009
- Source:
- Marie Claire
- Article:
- “Tall Order”
- Topic:
- After years of back pain Ning Chao finally straightens herself out
- Summary:
- Dr. Guyer discusses reasons for back pain and what you can do to prevent it.
- December 16, 2008
- Source:
- Dallas Morning News
- Article:
- “Avoiding Back Pain”
- Topic:
- Traveling Tips
- Summary:
- Five helpful tips from Jason Brewton to avoid back pain while traveling.
- December 09, 2008
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- Chiropractic Care in the Treatment of Neck and Lower Back Pain
- Summary:
- Ronald DeJong, D.C., discusses truth and myths about chiropractic care in treatment of neck and back care.
- November 01, 2008
- Source:
- Ladies' Home Journal
- Article:
- “The Healthy Back Book”
- Topic:
- Why Backs Can Hurt, What People Should Do if They Start Hurting and the Latest Remedies
- Summary:
- Margery D. Rosen writes about general back pain, the possible causes and how/when to treat the pain. Dr. Stephen H. Hochschuler gives expert advice, and Julie Tyson shares her journey through back pain.
- October 24, 2008
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- Home Devices in the Management of Spine Pain
- Summary:
- Jason Marchetti, M.D., discusses and demonstrates common devices that can be prescribed for home use to help manage spine pain. He also discusses "other" devices that are commonly asked about, but less often covered by insurers.
- September 05, 2008
- Source:
- McKinney Courier Gazette
- Article:
- “I've Got My Life Back”
- Topic:
- A Collin County Mother, Kelli Cough, Beat Back Pain with the Help of Texas Back Institute
- Summary:
- Kelli Cough suffered years of life-altering back pain after being in a car accident at the age of 27. She was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis, and after many conservative treatments failed, she came to the Texas Back Institute. Dr. Renato Bosita performed an artificial disc replacement, which returned Kelli to her full life as a mother and wife. She even tried out for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading squad after the surgery.
- September 02, 2008
- Source:
- Dallas Morning News
- Article:
- “Uncommon but Painful Problems Sometimes Linger After”
- Topic:
- Postpartum Pains
- Summary:
- Pregnancy and childbirth can have painful effects on mothers. Some pains are rare and distinctive, while other are more common, such as back pain. Dr. Rey Bosita and Dr. Ronald DeJong explain how pregnancy and motherhood can wear on a woman’s back health and cause great pain.
- August 05, 2008
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- Alternatives to Further Spine Surgery
- Summary:
- Dr. Ralph Rashbaum discusses the treatment alternatives to additional spine surgery for back pain patients who have had a past surgical procedure.
- July 07, 2008
- Source:
- The Dallas Morning News
- Article:
- “Fighting Back Pain with These Posture Exercises”
- Topic:
- Physical Therapy Department, Posture
- Summary:
- Jason Brewton, the physical therapy director at the Texas Back Institute, explains the benefits of proper posture for back health, what it actually is and how to achieve it through stretches, exercise and good habits.
- July 06, 2008
- Source:
- Plano Insider
- Article:
- “Plano Facility Gives Accident Victim Second Chance”
- Topic:
- Jeff Knight Story
- Summary:
- Jeff Knight travels to Plano from Ruston, Louisiana, for treatment of his misaligned spine after being hit and dragged underneath an SUV. Knight’s local community raised $23,000 to help fund his procedure, while Texas Back Institute’s Dr. Ralph Rashbaum helped him get back on his feet.
- June 30, 2008
- Source:
- Health.com
- Article:
- “Spine Surgeon Richard Guyer Gives Straightforward Answers to Questions About Back Pain”
- Topic:
- Q&A with Dr. Guyer
- Summary:
- Dr. Richard Guyer talks with health.com, providing simple advice on how to minimize everyday back pain and insight into the questions to ask before having surgery.
- June 30, 2008
- Source:
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Article:
- “The Beauty of Botox May Be its Other Uses”
- Summary:
- Botox, most popular for its use as a smoothing agent for facial wrinkles, is gradually becoming an agent for curing multiple medical problems. From excessive sweating, to twitching muscles, to neck and back pain – Botox is finding a home in more than just cosmetic surgery offices. Dr. Sharon Gibbs, physical medicine rehabilitation specialist at Texas Back Institute, offers insight into its use to treat muscle-based neck, shoulder and lower back pain.
- June 23, 2008
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- Back Pain Recovery
- Summary:
- Dr. Richard Guyer discusses the outlook for patients recovering from back pain treatments. Most treatments are now non-surgical. With advanced, minimally invasive surgeries and advanced technologies, surgeries, if needed, can be accomplished with greater ease.
- May 16, 2008
- Source:
- Channel 5 News
- Topic:
- Rockwall Clinic Opening
- Summary:
- Coverage of ribbon-cutting at Rockwall opening of Texas Back Institute clinic at Rockwall Medical Center.
- May 02, 2008
- Source:
- Dallas Business Journal, section – Executive People
- Article:
- “Back in Action”
- Topic:
- Mike Franz, CEO of Texas Back Institute
- Summary:
- Mike Franz candidly discusses his passions along with the accident that nearly left him paralyzed and his new position with the Texas Back Institute, the medical program that saved him from paraplegia.
- April 09, 2008
- Source:
- Spartanburg Herald Journal
- Article:
- “Back Injury Prevention”
- Topic:
- Back Injury Prevention, Surgery Should Be Last Option
- Summary:
- Dr. Richard Guyer weighs in on an article about preventing back pain. He supports the philosophy of "surgery as a last option" and also explains artificial disc replacement surgery.
- April 01, 2008
- Source:
- Natural Solutions
- Article:
- “Simple Solutions”
- Topic:
- Dr. Jasinski, Physical Therapy and Emily Bowman
- Summary:
- 14-year-old Emily Bowman sought the help of Texas Back Institute and physical therapist Gayle Jasinski, D.C., after pulling her lower back during soccer practice sprints. The controlled movement allowed her back to heal more quickly, and Emily was back on the field after a month of physical therapy.
- February 26, 2008
- Source:
- Good Morning Texas
- Topic:
- Cervical Pain and Surgery
- Summary:
- Dr. Rajesh George Arakal discusses the causes of neck pain and the symptoms associated with pain in the cervical spine.
- February 10, 2008
- Source:
- NBC 5 News
- Topic:
- Dr. Blumenthal Surgery Segment for Patient Mary Arnold
- Summary:
- Highlighted Dr. Blumenthal and Mary Arnold’s recovery from spinal surgery.
- February 05, 2008
- Source:
- Orthopedics This Week
- Article:
- “The Picture of Success: Dr. Richard Guyer”
- Topic:
- Dr. Richard Guyer
- Summary:
- Dr. Richard Guyer, President of the Texas Back Institute, recounts his travels through training, research and his involvement in the beginning stages of the Texas Back Institute.
- January 14, 2008
- Source:
- Dallas Business Journal
- Article:
- “Texas Back Institute Opens New Clinic in Rockwall”
- Topic:
- Rockwall Clinic Opening
- Summary:
- Texas Back Institute opens its sixth, and newest, clinic in Rockwall, Texas, in the Rockwall Medical Center with four doctors and two chiropractors.