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Back and Spine Services

Your back is a complex structure of nerves, small joints and discs, as well as tendons, muscles and tissue. Because of this complexity, treatment for back and spine problems may require a multidisciplinary team and specially trained orthopedic spine or neurologic surgeons.

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  • Back and Spine Surgery
  • Evaluation and Diagnostic Services
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Pediatric Back and Spine
  • Therapeutic and Non-Surgical Care

Help for Back and Spinal Problems

Your back is a complex structure of highly sensitive nerves, small joints and discs, as well as tendons, muscles and tissue. A problem with any one of these components can cause back pain. In fact, most people have back pain at some point in their lives. Fortunately most back problems typically improve without surgical intervention.

Because of the complexity of the human back, treatment may sometimes require specially trained experts in sports medicine, neuroscience or orthopedics. In the Sutter Health network, experts offer comprehensive care for a wide range of back and spine problems, from degenerative discs and scoliosis to osteoporosis and spinal stenosis.

We provide advanced diagnostic and evaluation services in order to create the most effective treatment plan for you. Options for care can include non-surgical therapy, minimally invasive procedures or spinal surgery if less invasive treatments haven't helped ease your back pain.

Pediatric back and spine specialists at some Sutter locations provide specialty care to children with conditions including scoliosis, spina bifida and congenital abnormalities.

Located in Sacramento, the Sutter Medical Foundation Tarlov Cyst Program is one of only three in the country. This program helps alleviate potentially debilitating symptoms from these rare cysts.

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Get Help for Back Pain

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Holistic Pain Relief

Sutter care centers have a wide range of treatments to resolve back pain without narcotic medications or surgery.

Education and Support

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Classes and Events

Taught by physical therapists, classes cover common back disorders, guidelines for good posture, back treatments and recovery, self-care and symptom management.

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Back and Spine Health and Wellness

Use this guide to learn how to keep your back healthy and treat back pain at home.

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Dealing With Chronic Back Pain

In cases of chronic back pain, seeing a back pain specialist, sports medicine physician, neurologist or neurosurgeon may be the best solution for you.

Patient Stories

Artist Tours France after Spine Surgery

Patricia Vermillion was able to travel around France with her art group thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery and routine physical therapy.

Cheerleader's Flexibility Returns After Scoliosis Surgery

When Caitlin Barker was 14, a minor injury prompted her to get X-rays. The films revealed a worrisome problem — scoliosis.

Walking Again After Nearly Being Crushed by Tree

A falling tree almost ended Steve's life, but with the help of a great care team, Steve and his fiancée are now planning their next vacation.

Surgeries Help 71-year-old Woman Ride Motorcycle

A 71-year-old woman is still riding her Harley-Davidson® motorcycle despite having hip replacement surgery.

Surgery for Spondylolysis Relieves Athlete's Back Pain

Jaime Sconberg is no stranger to the world of competitive athletics, or to the hospital operating room. Back surgery has helped her keep moving.

Tarlov Cyst Disease - Going From Bedridden to Ballroom Dancing

After Heidy Kellinson began to experience severe symptoms from her Tarlov cysts, she turned to Dr. Schrot at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

Master Gardener Returns to One of Her Great Joys

Years kneeling over the flower beds had finally taken its toll. With three disintegrating lumbar discs, Gillian reached out for help.

Back in the Saddle after Scoliosis Surgery

Six months after having surgery to fix her scoliosis, Marilyn was back to her favorite hobby, competitive, long-distance horse riding.

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Musculoskeletal Disorders Research

Sutter Health Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and other structures that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Specific disorders include such things as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and tendinitis. It can also include cuts and fractures due to accidents. Research in this area seeks to improve the treatment of disorders and the prevention of accidents, especially in the work environment.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Yuhwan Hong, M.D.

Yuhwan Hong, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Edward Diao, M.D.

Edward Diao, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Brad A. Zwahlen, M.D.

Brad A. Zwahlen, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Roderick G. Sanden, M.D.

Roderick G. Sanden, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Thomas J. Kim, M.D.

Thomas J. Kim, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Robert E. Mayle, Jr., M.D.

Robert E. Mayle, Jr., M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Michael Y. Han, M.D.

Michael Y. Han, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

James F. Zucherman, M.D.

James F. Zucherman, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas McKenzie, M.D.

Thomas McKenzie, M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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Services Near You

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Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation

Sutter Delta Medical Center

Sutter Delta Medical Center

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital

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