Back & Spine Care

Comprehensive care for disorders of the neck and back. Call to schedule an appointment today.

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We know you want to return to the activities you love as soon as possible.

Our highly skilled specialists provide a wide range of treatment options for you. From physical therapy to pain management to spine surgery, we tailor care to fit your specific needs.

Your spine has five sections of vertebrae: the neck or cervical spine, the mid-back or thoracic spine, the lower back or lumbar spine, the base of the spine or sacrum, and the tailbone or coccyx. Pain generated from each area can have different causes. Some of the conditions that cause pain in these areas include:

To treat your back and/or neck pain, your physician must first determine the cause. Your physician may use a combination of:

  • Medical history
  • Physical exams
  • Diagnostic tests, including imaging

Once your physician determines the origin of your pain, he or she can work with you to develop the best treatment plan to address your specific condition and pain.

Understanding Back & Neck Pain

Your spine has five sections of vertebrae: the neck or cervical spine, the mid-back or thoracic spine, the lower back or lumbar spine, the base of the spine or sacrum, and the tailbone or coccyx. Pain generated from each area can have different causes. Some of the conditions that cause pain in these areas include:

To treat your back and/or neck pain, your physician must first determine the cause. Your physician may use a combination of:

  • Medical history
  • Physical exams
  • Diagnostic tests, including imaging

Once your physician determines the origin of your pain, he or she can work with you to develop the best treatment plan to address your specific condition and pain.

Our Services

Pain Management

Pain Management

This form of care treats the root cause of your pain through medication, therapy or surgery to help you return to your everyday life as quickly as possible.

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

If spinal stiffness, muscle weakness or pain has limited your ability to move or function, physical therapists can help you reset and recalibrate your strength with exercises and other tools.

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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

If your spine injury happened on the field or the court, our sports medicine specialists can help get you back in the game through non-surgical treatments and rehabilitation.

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Spine Surgery

Spine Surgery

If non-surgical options do not bring you relief, our spine surgeons offer a variety of spinal procedures to help you regain function and restore your quality of life. This may include everything from minimally invasive procedures to traditional, open operations.

Learn About Spine Surgery

Our Approach to Spine Care & What to Expect

We provide an individualized approach to the treatment of your spine care needs. Here's what to expect when you receive care from the IU Health Spine Program:

  • It begins with listening to your symptoms, concerns and goals.
  • Next, we design a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve those goals.
  • After your initial consultation, you have access to a variety of options that best address your symptoms. This may include working with pain management and rehabilitation specialists, spine physical therapists, or discussing surgical options with our expert spine surgeons.

IU Health spine specialists are trained and experienced in providing comprehensive services for you. Together, they design customized care to address your specific needs.

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Patient Stories for Back & Spine Care

Oct 16

Relief after years of pain

Bloomington sports neurologist and interventional pain specialist, Jonathon Shaffer, MD, helped a chronic headache patient find relief with cryoneurolysis.