TSAOG adds chiropractor Maria Tijerina-Burleson at Westover Hills

The San Antonio Orthopaedics Group has added chiropractor Maria Tijerina-Burleson, D.C., to its Westover Hills clinic, expanding non-surgical spine care for patients in the San Antonio area. She began seeing patients July 7, 2026, and officially joined TSAOG on July 1.

Why it matters: - TSAOG is broadening access to conservative spine care for San Antonio patients who want non-operative options for neck and back pain. - The addition gives TSAOG another entry point for patients who may need chiropractic care first, with escalation to other orthopedic or spine specialists if needed. - Dr. Tijerina-Burleson treats patients ages 5 and older, expanding care options for children, teens and adults.

What happened: - The San Antonio Orthopaedics Group announced that chiropractor Maria Tijerina-Burleson, D.C., joined the practice on July 1, 2026. - Dr. Tijerina-Burleson began seeing patients at TSAOG’s Westover Hills clinic on July 7, 2026. - Her practice focus is non-surgical, drug-free treatment for neck and back pain.

The details: - Dr. Tijerina-Burleson provides chiropractic care for musculoskeletal conditions. - Her treatment approach is intended to support mobility, function and overall quality of life. - TSAOG says patients at the Westover Hills location now have access to chiropractic services as part of the group’s broader treatment options for neck pain, back pain and related conditions. - Chiropractic care is often used as part of a broader treatment plan for non-operative management of spine and musculoskeletal issues. - Individualized treatment plans can help reduce pain, improve movement and support recovery without surgery or medication when appropriate.

Between the lines: - Dr. Tijerina-Burleson’s clinical focus fits TSAOG’s multidisciplinary orthopedic model, which connects patients with physicians and specialists across orthopedic and spine services. - The move also signals TSAOG’s push to keep more spine and musculoskeletal care under one roof, reducing the need for patients to navigate separate providers. - TSAOG describes itself as a long-standing orthopedic practice in San Antonio and South Texas with services that include joint replacement, arthritis care, sports medicine, spine treatment, hand therapy, physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, workers’ compensation, digital imaging, outpatient surgery and urgent orthopedic care.

What's next: - Patients can now schedule chiropractic appointments with Dr. Tijerina-Burleson at TSAOG’s Westover Hills location. - TSAOG says patients who need additional evaluation or advanced treatment can be connected to other providers within the practice as needed. - The practice says Dr. Tijerina-Burleson’s arrival reflects its continued commitment to offering a broad range of orthopedic and spine care services in the San Antonio community.

The bottom line: - TSAOG is adding chiropractic care to its Westover Hills clinic to widen non-surgical treatment options for spine and musculoskeletal pain.