Patients experiencing back pain, nerve pain, or spine-related conditions often want effective treatment options that don’t require surgery. At OrthoNC, we are committed to providing advanced, patient-focused care that helps you move better and live with less pain.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Ryan Aschenbrener, a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, to our team. Dr. Aschenbrener specializes in interventional spine care and minimally invasive pain treatments, offering patients new options to relieve pain and restore function.

Dr. Aschenbrener will begin seeing patients starting May 4, 2026, at our Wakefield-Wake Forest, Wendell Falls, and Henderson locations.

A Patient-Centered Approach to Spine & Pain Treatment

Dr. Aschenbrener focuses on helping patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and return to the activities they enjoy. His treatment philosophy centers around non-surgical and minimally invasive care, helping patients find relief while avoiding unnecessary surgery whenever possible.

Patients experiencing conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve pain, spine injuries, or musculoskeletal conditions may benefit from Dr. Aschenbrener’s expertise in advanced interventional treatments.

Advanced Non-Surgical Treatment Options

With Dr. Aschenbrener joining OrthoNC, patients now have access to additional innovative pain management and spine treatment options, including:

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for certain spine-related conditions
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) implantation for chronic nerve pain
Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) implantation to help manage persistent pain
Kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain spinal compression fractures

These treatments are designed to target the source of pain while minimizing recovery time, helping patients get back to daily activities sooner.

Education & Specialized Training

Dr. Aschenbrener brings extensive training and expertise in musculoskeletal and spine care.

His training includes:

Undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin
Medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at the University of Virginia
Fellowship training in Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Medicine at ISPPC in Washington, DC

Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Aschenbrener developed an early interest in sports, performance medicine, and musculoskeletal care, which continues to shape his patient-centered approach today.

Locations Where Dr. Aschenbrener Will See Patients

Beginning May 4, 2026, Dr. Aschenbrener will see patients at:

Wakefield-Wake Forest

11221 Galleria Ave, Suite 101

Raleigh, NC 27614

Wendell Falls

1936 Golden Spur Ln,

Wendell, NC 27591

Henderson

200 W Parkview Dr, Suite B

Henderson, NC 27536

These locations provide convenient access to advanced spine care and pain management throughout the Triangle and surrounding communities.

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Aschenbrener

If you’re struggling with back pain, nerve pain, or spine-related conditions, expert care is now available with Dr. Ryan Aschenbrener at OrthoNC.

Learn more about Dr. Aschenbrener and schedule an appointment today.

What Our Patients Are Saying

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Dr. Correa will answer all your questions and concerns. Truly a great doctor that will put you at ease. Very easy to talk to, down to earth doctor and explains everything.

Dennis

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Very knowledgeable and great communicator. I am fortunate to have Dr. Watson as my orthopedic back doctor. I have had back pain for years and have never had a doctor as thorough as Dr. Watson. I highly recommend Dr. Watson. We need more doctors like him.

Ken

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Adam Brewer, PA-C is friendly easy to communicate with. Knowledge about giving alternatives to my condition other than want to recommend surgery. That’s the kind of physician I prefer to deal with.

Peggy

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Michelle was outstanding! I left feeling very comfortable leading up to surgery. She was very informative and gave my wife and I answers to our questions prior us having to ask.

Tyrone

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Marianella Seijas, was very thorough, explained every step and why it was important and has a wonderful personality and approach! She is one of the best that I have seen

Ron

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Dr. Neidecker and his staff are awesome! He takes his time with his patients and explains everything to where you can actually understand it. He also gives good advice and helpful information on your condition. Give him a try and you will be glad you did!

Patricia

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Dr. Rion is very professional and pleasant. He has been doing injections in both my knees for several years. When I have knee replacements, he will certainly be my surgeon of choice.

Sybal

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Dr Watson listens when I explained to him the issues I was having with pain in my back. He then carefully studied my symptoms and diagnosed my problem and then treated my issue without surgery and now my back is 100% better.

Ronald

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Michael Stephens is wonderful. He always takes the time to make sure if any of my pain has changed & if the meds are still working. He truly is great at his job.

Christie

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Very attentive to my situation. Understood my concerns and made sure I accomplished all my tasks during my PT. Even suggested alternative crutches should I need them.

Pamela

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