Back pain: Offering a range of treatments to help relieve your back pain

We have many ways to treat back pain — and many people who specialize in those treatments. They have unique training and unique approaches to help ease your symptoms. They work together to help you get the care you need.

We don’t just treat patients. We also do research. We look for new and better ways to help you. That’s resulted in improved instruments for surgery and improved procedures. Many of our doctors focus on minimally invasive treatments. These treatments are less invasive and speed recovery.

We treat many people for back pain, so you get the expertise that comes with experience. That produces positive outcomes for you. When you come to UW Health, we’ll find treatment options to help you feel better and get back to your life. We’re here to help.

Corrects the problem causing your pain.

Delivers medication to problem areas of the spine to help relieve pain.

Uses many types of treatments to help control your pain. Some of these include medication, injections and special devices. It may also focus on your thoughts and behavior.

Focuses on improving strength, flexibility, range of motion and more.

Teaches you how to better cope with pain. It may also help you make lifestyle changes.

Draws on both complementary medicine and traditional medicine to help with pain relief.

Use of special braces to support your spine. This may help correct or control certain spine problems.

Symptoms that could be signs of a back problem include: 

• Pain, especially after sitting or standing for a long time 

• Stiffness 

• Muscle spasms 

You need prompt attention if your back pain comes with certain symptoms. See a doctor right away if you have: 

• Pain that comes with fever or burning when you urinate 

• Numbness, tingling or pain that moves down your leg 

• Problems with your bowels or bladder

• Weakness 

• Lower back pain 

• Sacroiliac dysfunction

• Spinal stenosis