Spine care: Care options for spinal conditions and injuries

Although nonsurgical options can be effective, we also offer minimally invasive spine surgery. If you do need a procedure, we are experts in innovative spine techniques.

Safe, effective care through research 

Our spine doctors and surgeons pay close attention to how patients improve after treatment. We work to improve care for you and your family. We study the latest surgical techniques and advancements. This means you receive safe and effective procedures that reduce complications.

Learn more about our research: Orthopedics | Neurosurgery

At UW Health we diagnose and treat all types of spine conditions, including:

• Back pain and lower back pain

• Complex cervical spine disorders

• Disc injury 

• Herniated disc and pinched nerves

• Metastatic spine cancer

• Myelopathy (compression of the spinal cord in the neck)

• Neck pain

• Sacroiliac dysfunction

• Spinal bone spurs

• Spinal cord injury

• Spinal deformities (flatback, kyphosis, scoliosis)

• Spinal stenosis

• Spinal trauma

• Spine cancers, such as chordomas

• Spine-related sports or work injuries

• Spine tumors

• Spondylolisthesis

• Whiplash

The spine care team at UW Health includes experts in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, physiatry, pain management, health psychology, behavioral health, social work, nursing, physical therapy and rehabilitation.

We offer specialized spine care at UW Health clinics in Wisconsin and Illinois.