Back and Spine
Back pain is one of the most common complaints doctors receive from patients. Whether your back pain is acute (sudden) or chronic (continuous), we offer comprehensive pain management treatments.
Your back is a complex structure of sensitive nerves, small joints, discs, tendons, muscles and tissue. Any issue with these components can lead to back pain. In fact, 2 out of 3 adults experience back pain at least once. Given the complexity of the human back, treatment may sometimes need the expertise of specialists in sports medicine, neuroscience or orthopedics.
Often, back pain will resolve without surgical intervention. However, some types of back pain require ongoing evaluation and targeted treatment. Our team-based, collaborative approach to care means you can count on personalized treatment, whether your back and spine issues are relatively minor or severe.
We provide advanced diagnostic and evaluation services to create the most effective treatment plan for you. Options for care can include nonsurgical therapy, minimally invasive procedures or spinal surgery if less invasive treatments haven’t helped ease your back pain.
With our doctors’ guidance and care, we’ll work together to manage your back pain and improve your quality of life.
By the Numbers
150+
Neurologists
1 of 3
Tarlov Cyst Programs
40+
Spine Surgeons
5
Pediatric Surgical Locations
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Conditions
- Congenital Anomalies
- Disk Degeneration
- Osteoporosis
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Split Spinal Cord Malformation
- Tarlov Cyst
Diagnostics
- Biopsy
- Blood Test
- CT Scan
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- X-Ray
Treatments
- Acupuncture
- Brace Management
- Chiropractic
- Foraminotomy
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis Surgery
- Medication Management
- Nerve Blocks
- Physical Therapy
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Stress Management
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Vertebroplasty
Awards and Accreditations
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- multiple locations
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
From treating sports injuries to chronic conditions, our physical therapists can help you improve strength, mobility and coordination.
Musculoskeletal Conditions Research
Musculoskeletal conditions cause pain or injuries in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Research aims to improve treatment and prevent these issues, especially in the workplace.
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