Disc, Sciatica & Personal Injury Care in Pharr, San Juan & Alamo, TX (PSJA)
We take on severe herniated discs, sciatica, and auto collision trauma where standard therapy, chiropractic, or epidural shots failed. Direct senior doctor care—never passed off to technicians.
$40 deposit applies 100% to your $120 visit • Remaining $80 settled at clinic counter
Who We Are Built To Help
Shooting Radiating Pain
Relieves burning leg numbness and weakness caused by prolonged sitting, lifting, or sudden crash forces.
Negative Vacuum Distraction
Pulls bulging and extruded disc material back inward to relieve direct impingement on the nerve root.
$0 Out-of-Pocket LOP
Whiplash and hidden seatbelt disc trauma documented with objective ligament laxity reports for your attorney.
Injections / Surgery Alternative
Engineered for complex chronic cases where routine chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, or epidural shots failed.
Specialized Care Paths
Whether recovering from a severe collision or seeking non-surgical relief for a herniated disc, our dual DC + PT team directs your care.
Collision Trauma & LOP Care
Direct medical care for whiplash, torn spinal ligaments, and post-crash disc bulges. Billed directly under auto PIP or Attorney Letters of Protection.
- $0 Out-of-pocket options (PIP/LOP)
- Objective court-ready documentation
Biomechanical Disc Decompression
The Rio Grande Valley's only certified Cox® flexion-distraction protocol. Retracts herniated discs and decompresses the sciatic nerve without surgery.
- Certified Cox® Technic
- Dedicated 60-min doctor block
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Led by Liza Sta. Juana, PT (35+ years experience). Restores mobility, rebuilds postural muscle strength, and breaks down restrictive scar tissue.
- Active post-fusion rehabilitation
- Targeted functional stability plans
Here is exactly what you get on your evaluation
Every appointment is a dedicated 60-minute clinical block reserved exclusively for your case.
1-on-1 Senior Doctor Care
You sit down directly with Dr. Paul Sta. Juana, DC. We do not use assistants, uncertified technicians, or aides to run your exam.
MRI & Imaging Review
We review your actual MRI disc slices and X-rays to locate the exact millimeter of disc herniation, extrusion, or nerve entrapment.
Radicular Nerve Screening
Targeted motor, sensory, and dermatomal testing to pinpoint whether your pain originates from L4/L5, S1, or cervical levels.
Day 1 Trial Cox® Decompression
Experience gentle, doctor-controlled mechanical flexion-distraction on Day 1 to clinically measure how your disc responds.
Dual DC + PT Evaluation
The only clinic in the RGV combining Chiropractic realignments with Liza Sta. Juana, PT's 35+ years of physical therapy experience.
Court-Ready Crash Records
For auto injury patients, we provide objective ligament laxity documentation directly coordinated under Attorney LOP Liens.
The Only Certified Cox® Technic Clinician in the Entire Rio Grande Valley
Aggressive twisting and quick cracking can actually flare up an injured disc. With the Cox® Technic, you get gentle, rhythmic decompression that pulls pressure directly off trapped sciatic nerves—giving you immediate pain relief, restored walking mobility, and a proven way to recover without needles or surgery.
As verified on the official national registry, Dr. Paul Sta. Juana, DC is the sole certified Cox® practitioner serving Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties. You receive direct doctor care on the specialized Cox8 table—never handed off to an assistant.
Everyone has a story
Honest feedback from our patients in Alamo, Texas.
Where Your Recovery Happens
State-of-the-art Cox® flexion-distraction suites, physical therapy rehabilitation bays, and private doctor exam rooms.
Reserve Your 1-on-1 Doctor Evaluation
Lock in your dedicated 1-hour appointment block with Dr. Paul Sta. Juana, DC. A $40 holding deposit reserves your slot today ($120 total exam, $80 due at counter).
Answers before your first visit
What you should do first, what to expect, and how we keep everything organized.
Do you treat auto accident injuries in the Rio Grande Valley?
How soon should I get checked after a crash (even if I feel “okay”)?
What’s the first visit like?
- History + goals (what hurts, what changed, what you need to get back to).
- Exam + movement testing (so we treat the cause, not just symptoms).
- Clear plan (what we’re doing, why, how often, and how we’ll measure progress).
- Documentation (organized records for continuity and, when appropriate, case coordination).
Do you coordinate with my attorney?
Do I need a referral?
Do you accept insurance? Medicare? Car accident claims?
- Auto accident claims: accepted.
- Medicare: not accepted.
- Individual health insurance plans: not billed (private pay).
- FSA/HSA: accepted.
How long does treatment take?
What should I bring to my appointment?
- Photo ID
- Any paperwork you were given (ER/urgent care notes, imaging reports if you have them)
- Your attorney info (if you already have representation)
- Comfortable clothes (or change of clothes)
What conditions do you commonly help with?
How do I get started today?
We make it simple to start. Call, book online, or follow us for updates.
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