Still in Pain?
See a Specialist This Week.
Advanced Sports & Spine treats back, neck, joint and nerve pain without surgery or opioids, using image-guided procedures. Request an appointment in Charlotte, Huntersville or Fort Mill, and we'll verify your insurance before your visit.
What We Treat, and How
The physiatrist who diagnoses your pain is the one who performs your procedure, in our own offices. Every injection is guided by fluoroscopy or ultrasound.
Spine
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Facet joint disease
- SI joint dysfunction
Joints and sports injuries
- Knee and hip arthritis
- Shoulder and rotator cuff
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Tennis elbow and carpal tunnel
- Plantar fasciitis
How we treat it
- Epidural steroid injections
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Facet injections and medial branch blocks
- Genicular neurotomy (COOLIEF)
- PRP, stem cell and shockwave therapy
Not sure where yours fits? Tell us where it hurts and we'll take it from there.
What Happens After You Book
From the first call to a treatment plan, with the same physician throughout.
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We call and check your insurance
Send the form and our team calls within one business day to book you in. We confirm your coverage, and whether your plan needs a referral, before your visit.
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A one-on-one evaluation
Plan on about an hour. A physician reviews your records and imaging, examines you in person and finds the source of the pain.
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A plan you understand
You leave with a non-surgical treatment plan and clear next steps. You'll see the same physician at every visit.
Meet Your Physicians
A physiatrist is a physician who specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: diagnosing and treating pain in the spine, joints, muscles and nerves without surgery.
Dr. Usman Ahmad, DO
Board-certified physiatrist with fellowship training in interventional sports and spine medicine. Has provided non-surgical, non-opioid pain care across Charlotte, Huntersville and Fort Mill since 2016.
Dr. David Ciaccia, DO
Board-certified physiatrist with fellowship training in interventional spine management. Specializes in fluoroscopic spine procedures, EMG and nerve conduction studies, and ultrasound-guided joint care.
What Our Patients Say
Questions Patients Ask First
What insurance do you accept?
We accept Medicare, NC Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Tricare, Coventry, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and workers' compensation, and we handle the billing for you. If your plan isn't listed, call us and we'll check. Co-pays are due on the day of your visit.
Do I need a referral?
Usually not. Most patients book with us directly. If your plan does require a referral, our team will help you sort it out before your visit.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most new patients are seen within the same week, and sometimes as early as the next day. It depends on physician availability and how quickly your insurance can be verified.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your completed paperwork if you can, an up-to-date medication list, any X-rays or MRIs, and records of treatment you've already had for this problem, such as physical therapy, injections or chiropractic care.
Will I see the same doctor each time?
Yes. Unlike clinics where you rotate between providers, you see the same physician at every visit, so your care stays consistent.
Why are there no facility fees?
We are an independent private practice, not owned by a hospital system. Procedures are performed in our own offices, so you don't pay the facility fee a hospital adds for the same procedure.
The benefits of regenerative medicine, including PRP and stem cell therapy, have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.
Three Charlotte-Area Locations
Appointments are available at all three. Choose whichever is closest to you.
Charlotte: Providence Road
8035 Providence Road, Suite 340Charlotte, NC 28277
Huntersville: Lake Norman
9920 Kincey Ave, Suite 200Huntersville, NC 28078
Fort Mill, SC
130 Crisanto Ave, Suite DFort Mill, SC 29715
Request Your Appointment
Most new patients are seen within the same week, and we verify your insurance before you come in.