If you suffer from back pain, know you’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions with 80% of adults experiencing it during their lifetimes.

The spine is our body’s central support structure. It keeps us upright and connects the different parts of our skeleton to each other: our head, chest, pelvis, shoulders, arms and legs. The most important function of the spine is to protect the spinal cord, which is the nerve supply for the entire body originating in the brain.

Even minor problems with your spine can have a major impact on your life leaving you with weakness or numbness in your arms and legs, joint pain, headaches, limited range of motion, trouble using your hands or even just walking. Many conditions, diseases, or injuries can cause problems with your back including car accidents, lifting heavy weights, sprains, strains, arthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, sports injuries and age-related degenerative disease.

Some of these include:

• Bulging and herniated discs
• Spinal Stenosis
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Scoliosis and Congenital Spine Deformities
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Slipped Vertebrae – spondylolisthesis
• Stress Fracture – spondylolysis
• Spinal Tumors

The majority of spine problems can be treated without surgery. In most cases, our spine specialists will recommend starting with conservative care, including treatment from our in-house physical therapy team. When surgery is necessary, we use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Some of the most common procedures are listed below.

• Spinal lumbar fusion
• Artificial cervical disc replacement
• Minimally invasive lateral access spine surgery
• Minimally invasive posterior fusion spine surgery
• Lumbar discectomy
• Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
• Kyphoplasty / vertebroplasty (for spine fractures)
• Laminectomy

Our team is committed to building lasting relationships with patients through trust, personal attention, and a focus on long-term recovery. If you’re seeking expert orthopedic care for the neck or spine, request an appointment online or call our Colorado Springs office at (719) 623-1050.