Neck and Back Pain
Neck and back pain do not need to be your constant companion. We can help you achieve lasting relief from issues such as bulging and slipped discs, compressed nerves, strains, and other conditions. You receive world-class care, including the latest non-surgical and surgical therapies close to home.
Why choose us for neck and back pain care?
BJC HealthCare works with WashU Medicine Physicians, BJC Medical Group, and providers across the region to deliver extraordinary care. You receive services from internationally renowned neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons specializing in neck and back pain. We use scientifically proven approaches to tailor therapies based on whether they affect the upper or lower spine. Our careful attention throughout your care journey gives you the best chances for healing.
Highlights of our program include:
- Focus on non-surgical therapies: Many patients get better without surgery, even when other neck and back pain treatments have failed. Care may include custom braces, physical therapy, or cortisone injections.
- National recognition: Our nationally recognized neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons perform a high volume of medically appropriate surgeries and patients speak positively about their experience with us.
- Minimally invasive options: If you have slipped and bulging discs, artificial disc replacement instead of spinal fusion may be right for you. We also offer decompression surgery to relieve narrowing (stenosis) in the tissue surrounding your spine. This minimally invasive procedure may be an option if non-surgical therapies aren’t working. It may prevent or delay the need for a more invasive procedure.
- Connected care: You receive more of the services you need in one location when you come to us. Many of our clinics have spine surgeons, physical medicine doctors, physical therapists, and imaging services on-site. All specialists work together to tailor your care experience, so you achieve outstanding results.
- Easy access: You deserve the neck and back pain care you need when you need it. This is why we see patients in a timely manner. Some of our specialists even offer virtual visits, enabling you to receive a consultation from the comfort of home.
What is back and neck pain?
Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can limit your ability to move. It can interfere with normal functioning and quality of life. Always talk with your healthcare provider if you have persistent pain.
Neck pain occurs in the area of the cervical vertebrae in your neck. Because of its location and range of motion, your neck is often left unprotected and at risk for injury.
Pain in your back or neck area can come on suddenly and intensely. Chronic pain lasts for weeks, months, or even years. The pain can be constant or come and go.
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Our highly trained team of specialists offers advanced treatments as well as compassionate, personalized care.
Neck and Back Pain Surgeries
Our surgeons perform thousands of spine procedures every year, making us one of the nation’s largest programs. This depth of experience helps our patients consistently achieve exceptional results—even for complex conditions.
At BJC, we offer inpatient and outpatient spine rehabilitation (rehab). You will receive specialized care after surgery that helps you resume daily activities while lowering your risk of future neck and back issues.
Surgeries we perform include:
Neck and Back Treatments
We treat many sources of neck and back pain with non-surgical therapies. Even if previous treatments haven’t worked, our expertise helps more patients feel better without surgery.
Other non-surgical neck and back pain care includes: