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Spine Care Services & Treatments

When you're experiencing back or neck pain, get personalized care and treatment from our team of spine experts. We're focused on a worry-free experience, not only on treating your pain, but also providing a smooth, clear care journey so you can focus on your recovery. With a breadth of treatment options and locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, you'll get a care plan that's as unique as you.

Find out more about our spine care services:

Conditions and consultations

Our spine specialists provide personal consultations to discuss your symptoms so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

Conditions we treat include:

Back pain
Degenerative disk disease
Herniated disk
Neck pain
Sciatica
Spinal stenosis
Spondylosis

Diagnosis and treatments

We can help you navigate any diagnostics or tests you may need to ensure you see the right specialists at the right time. Together, we create an individualized plan so you can take control of your pain and start enjoying life again.

Treatments we provide include:

Basivertebral nerve ablation
Diskectomy
Interspinous distraction device implantation
Laminectomy
Medications
Minimally invasive lumbar decompression
Physical therapy
Restorative neuromodulation
Spinal cord stimulation
Spinal fusion

Spine specialists

Our experienced team of spine, back and neck specialists collaborate to deliver a seamless experience — from diagnosis to treatment and recovery — so you can get back to doing what you love.

Our specialists include:

Neurosurgeons — specialize in back, brain, nerve and spine surgery
Pain medicine physicians — advanced training in anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, and psychiatry and psychology
Physiatrists — specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants
Registered nurses
Clinical assistants

Find spine specialists near you.

Additional care and therapies may be provided by:

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
Social Work

Referrals

You can make an appointment without a referral from your provider. Simply call the appointment number of your preferred Spine Care location.

If you're a provider, you can refer patients to Spine Care online, by phone or by fax. We value the opportunity to collaborate with you on a treatment plan.

FAQ

When should I schedule an appointment?

Your first instinct may be to wait or try at-home treatments. But when your normal routine is interrupted, pain becomes the focus. When back or neck pain first strike, our team of spine experts are here to provide the care and resources you need before uncomfortable becomes unbearable. No referral is necessary.

Additionally, you should call now for an appointment if your back pain or neck pain:

Follows a fall, blow to your back or other injury
Is constant or intense pain, especially at night or when you lie down
Spreads down one or both legs, especially if the pain extends below your knee
Causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs
Occurs with swelling or redness on your back
Occurs with unintended weight loss
Occurs with new bowel or bladder control problems
Persists after a motor vehicle accident

What should I expect during my first appointment, and what should I bring?

During your first appointment, you will discuss your health issues and concerns with an expert who will develop an individualized treatment plan. This may include imaging, lab work or referrals to other specialties.

Bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form (PDF) to authorize the transfer of health records from another healthcare facility to us right away — this includes any prior therapy and related prior imaging, such as X-rays or MRIs, from other institutions as these may allow for more expeditious delivery of the next steps in your care journey. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for other forms in multiple languages.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

Can you provide a second opinion?

Yes — call the appointment number at your preferred Spine Care location. See What should I expect during my first appointment? for tips on how to prepare.

What follow-up care do you provide after treatment?

Prior to treatment, your healthcare team will assess your at-home and recovery needs. We partner with physical therapists, occupational therapists and social workers to make recommendations for a successful, safe recovery.