Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery Services & Patient Preparation

At The Spine Center we utilize some of the most advanced diagnostic and testing equipment to precisely identify your condition. The conditions we treat include:

• neck
  
• middle back
  
• lower back
  
• non-back pain
  
• diagnostic tests

When to seek treatment

Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self-care. Although it may take several weeks before it completely disappears, you should notice some improvement within the first 72 hours of self-care. If not, see your doctor.

In rare cases, back pain can signal a serious medical problem. See a doctor immediately if your back pain:

• Is constant or intense, especially when lying down or at night
  
• Spreads down one or both legs
  
• Causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs
  
• Causes new bowel or bladder problems
  
• Is associated with abdominal pain or pulsation (throbbing), or fever
  
• Follows a fall, blow to your back or other injury
  
• Is accompanied by unexplained weight loss

Also, see your doctor if this is new pain and you're older than age 50 or have a history of cancer, osteoporosis, steroid use, or drug or alcohol abuse.

For additional information & patient preparation visit the Spine Center web site