Prevent Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgery: San Antonio

Surgery Intervention in San Antonio: Avoid Unnecessary Surgery

Before you schedule that surgery, get a second opinion that could change everything. Doc Blackstone has successfully intervened in hundreds of surgical cases over his 35-year career, helping San Antonio patients avoid invasive procedures through advanced acupuncture, structural alignment, and manual therapy techniques. His success rate speaks for itself: patients who were told surgery was their only option are now living pain-free, fully functional lives—without going under the knife.

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When Surgery May Not Be Necessary

Many orthopedic surgeons recommend surgery as a first-line treatment for:

  • Knee, hip & shoulder injuries
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Meniscus tears
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Chronic tendonitis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Joint deterioration

While surgery is sometimes necessary, Doc Blackstone’s experience shows that proper diagnosis and skilled manual intervention can resolve the underlying problem without surgical risks, recovery time, or complications.

Doc’s Surgery Intervention Process

Doc reviews all your medical information—MRIs, X-rays, blood work, surgical recommendations—with fresh eyes and decades of expertise. He examines you personally, looking beyond symptom management to identify root causes.

Using a combination of needle-free acupuncture, structural alignment, deep tissue work, and specialized tools (including his renowned ceramic spoon technique), Doc makes permanent anatomic corrections to injured or damaged areas.

Unlike surgical consultations where you wait weeks for an operating room, Doc’s treatments usually begin immediately. Doc’s palpation examinations often involve adjusting or relaxing surface layer tissues in order to probe deeper areas where the real problems may reside Most patients feel significant improvement during or immediately after their first session.

Doc doesn’t just treat and release you. He monitors your progress, adjusts techniques as you heal, and ensures the problem is truly resolved—not just masked.

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Doc Blackstone performing Japanese Toyohari acupuncture technique
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DOC helped me with my neuropathy and my back and neck in ways that no other doctor could. He twisted me like a pretzel but I felt so much better I was emotional! He provided the best relief for me and I had been in pain for 20+ years. I recommend DOC 100% and the key to relief is to “listen” to his advice for healing and follow his plans to feeling better.
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Our daughter was sick for more than 2 weeks with an apparent stomach virus and our concern was growing. Doc treated her and she showed immediate improvement and was able to go back to school. Then the next week he called us to check on her progress , I couldn’t recommend him more highly
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Doc has helped me tremendously over the last few years! When I went to my first appointment, I could barely walk. I was in so much pain. Doctors had told me that I would need surgery on my knee if I ever wanted relief. Doc worked on my knee for an hour and when I got up off the table, I could walk so much better than I had in years. He worked on my knee a few more sessions and my knee has never caused me problems again. He has helped with my knees, hips, shoulders, back, and neck. He has done acupressure, acupuncture, and cupping on me. I go to Doc every other week now because it is the best therapy for me! He is so amazing! You definitely have to schedule an appointment with Doc!
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I was recommended to Steve by an obstetric patient of mine back in May 2014 when I asked her about her pain scale during her appointment. As I too have suffered in great pain since January 2003, I decided to Google who this Steve was and what TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) was. I booked an appointment right away and have not been disappointed in doing so. Steve has been the ONLY treatment to date on my pain management [and other things such as scoliosis, nerve problems, chipped bone sticking out under my skin in finger, low blood volume, horrific menstrual pain, and the lidt goes on] that has been successful in helping to alleviate my daily sufferings for lengths of time. When I moved out of San Antonio TX to England for 3 years, I would travel every 6 months to get my pain lowered. Steve old website gave a great overview of the things he can help with and I go to him and highly recommend his services as no Western (Traditional) Medicine has been able to help me as much as Steve has been doing since May 2014! Thanks Steve!
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I was in a terrible accident that totalled my vehicle which rolled over 3 times and left me in excruciating pain. Steve has been helping me deal with horrible pain since June 2022. His treatments have helped with my pain by about 80% thus far and brought back functionality in which I could barely stand up or use my arm for any length of time. Highly recommended.
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With all of the medical stuff I've dealt with at a young age, I've never chosen another doctor to deal with such problems unless I had to. I ALWAYS come to him first. Steven has consistently steered me to him for the RIGHT answer instead of going to the ordinary doctors and getting wrong or inaccurate information. I will continue getting care from him as he's the absolute best of the best!
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Steve "Doc" helped me deal with exacerbated nausea and vomiting that I had been dealing with for a year and a half. Western doctors and G.I. specialists couldn't get it under control. After a detailed exam and some prescribed herbs, within 2 weeks I was feeling amazing! I can't thank Doc Blackstone enough for his wisdom and knowledge. I no longer require prescription medication for G. I. upset or nausea. I highly recommend Steven "Doc" Blackstone for any ailments you may have.
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Doc's been a real lifesaver for me. I came to San Antonio last summer from Austin where I'd had decades-long, chronic & debilitating health issues and where I'd finally found a biomechanics genius to get me walking after 10 years of being on crutches. So when I came to SA I knew I needed an expert independent thinker who welcomes challenges. And Doc is that person. He's who I trust with my health issues in my new home. He's taken me over the line in walking with no assistance. I ditched my braces and can now put my bare feet to the ground - and move! I also saw a chiropractor in Austin who repeated the same adjustment on my hips for years, and Doc treated it once, and it's held. In following up on another hip issue, regarding recovery, he said, "I want 100%." I like this! But Doc does more than just fix bio-mechanical issues. I get his opinion on any doctor-treated issues, because he'll likely know more about whatever it is. He treats the whole person, mechanically, physiologically and emotionally - with hands, herbs, and insight. Highly recommended. :)
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I have known Steven for a several years and he’s guided me in my fertility process with success along with other things. My son is now almost 2 and I’m 44! I highly recommend him. He’s also awesome in performing body work as well.
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Doc Blackstone performing moxibustion on a patient (close-up)

Conditions Doc Has Successfully Treated Without Surgery

  • Back and neck injuries requiring fusion surgery
  • Knee injuries scheduled for arthroscopic surgery
  • Shoulder problems requiring rotator cuff repair
  • Hip replacements deferred or avoided
  • Carpal tunnel release surgeries
  • Spinal disc herniation surgeries
  • Sports injuries requiring surgical intervention

Why Consider Non-Surgical Options First?

No Surgical Risks

Avoid anesthesia complications, infections, and surgical errors

No Recovery Time

Continue working and living your life during treatment

Less Expensive

Significantly lower cost than surgery, hospital stays, and rehabilitation

Addresses Root Causes

Doc strives to alleviate the actual problem

No Scar Tissue

Surgical scars can create new problems requiring additional treatment

Reversible

If Doc’s intervention doesn’t work (rare), surgery remains an option

woman happy with surgery intervention by Doc Blackstone

Avoid Surgery If Possible—Your Odds Are Better Than 90%

Doc Blackstone is honest about what’s possible. Some conditions genuinely require surgical intervention. However, his success rate with “surgical candidates” exceeds 90% in all cases. Even if you’ve already scheduled surgery, it’s worth getting Doc’s professional assessment. Many, many San Antonio patients have canceled their procedures after experiencing Doc’s treatment results.

Photograph portrait of renowned Chinese Medicine practitioner Steven "Doc" Blackstone

Scheduled for Surgery? Get Doc’s Opinion First

To see if Doc Blackstone can prevent your knee, hip or shoulder surgery call for a comprehensive evaluation. Located in Alamo Heights, serving all of San Antonio and beyond. Don’t go under the knife before exploring your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doc Blackstone has over 35 years of experience assessing and manipulating vital energy (qi) for the purpose of health and healing.  He often incorporates qigong techniques with other therapy methods to enhance their efficacy.

You may experience warmth, tingling, coolness, subtle vibration, or simply deep relaxation. Some patients feel energy moving through their bodies; others simply notice a sense of peace and restfulness.

Yes! Doc has made immediate and recognizable changes in children and adults exhibiting autistic behaviors.