Back, Neck and Spine Care

Back, Neck and Spine Care - Achieve your goals for a more active lifestyle

We’d love to see what we can do to help you get rid of your pain and live the pain-free life you deserve.

Conservative Care – Helping You Avoid Surgery

We diagnose the full spectrum of back and neck problems and design custom treatment plans built on a conservative, non-surgical approach. Most patients do not need surgery to return to their active lifestyles.

We will start with a comprehensive exam that includes listening to your concerns, a thorough health history, review of any past x-rays or MRIs, and a physical exam. Upon completion of the exam, we will diagnose what is causing your back or neck pain and discuss your options.

We will create a specialized treatment plan just for you, unique to your condition, age, lifestyle, and goals. Every treatment plan focuses on getting you the best results and starts with non-surgical options including:

Physical Therapy to build strength, and decrease pain
Anti-inflammatory medications to decrease swelling
Low-impact exercises
Icing therapy
Activity modification
Spinal injections

If surgery is needed, a surgery consult will be scheduled with a spine surgeon. We can provide follow up care close to your home in collaboration with your surgeon.

Conditions We Treat

Back pain
Arthritis
Inflamed, torn or slipped disc
Leg numbness
Muscle weakness
Neck pain
Pain caused by different leg lengths
Bone spur
Coccydynia
Compression fracture
Degenerative disc disease
Disc herniation
Facet arthropathy
Mid-thoracic back pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Scoliosis
Spinal deformity
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Stenosis
Whiplash

Back, Neck & Spine Services We Offer

Full orthopedic spine exam
Spinal injections

Joint injections

Physical therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Your team

We use a comprehensive approach from a team with specialized training in spine care. The multi-disciplinary team consists of spine surgeons, doctors and physical therapists. Our doctors have years of experience caring for patients with back and neck problems.

What non-surgical solutions do you offer?

Not every pain or injury needs surgery. Sometimes all you need is some physical therapy and rest. We start with non-surgical options to try to solve your problem. Our non-surgical options include:

Spinal injections
Physical Therapy to build strength, and decrease pain
Anti-inflammatory medications to decrease swelling
Low-impact exercises
Icing therapy
Activity modification

What if I need surgery?

You’re in great hands. If you need surgery, you will be referred to a spine surgeon through our partnership with Twin Cities Spine Center. They will see you in the Orthopedic Clinic for surgery consultations and evaluations, and will perform surgeries at TC Spine locations. We can provide follow up care close to your home in collaboration with your surgeon.

Do I need to be a patient of NH+C?

You don't have to be a current NH+C patient to take advantage of our spine clinic. We welcome patients from anywhere, including Allina, Mayo, Fairview, Park Nicollet, and more. We are an independent organization.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can make an appointment without a referral.

What Should I Bring to My Appointment?

Remember to bring any X-rays, MRIs, or office notes from other health care providers that are relevant to your visit. Bringing these with you helps us avoid having to repeat tests or studies and helps keep your health care costs down.