TAKE THE FIRST STEP
TOWARD EASING YOUR
BACK OR NECK PAIN.
WELCOME TO UMASS MEMORIAL CENTER FOR SPINE HEALTH.
Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is wrong. In some cases, it’s just telling you to slow down and let it heal. But in other cases, it’s telling you to hurry up and get help. It’s important to know the difference.
If you’re ready for help, we’re ready to provide all the help you need. Just fill out this form, and we’ll get back to you with the answers and support you need to decide the direction you want to go.
TAKE THE BACK AND NECK PAIN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT.
This free, online assessment is a great tool for helping you better understand what steps you should be considering.
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR ABOUT BACK OR NECK PAIN?
You should see a doctor if your back or neck pain hasn’t started to get better after two weeks. But there are also times when you shouldn’t wait. See a doctor immediately if any of the following are occurring:
When you have back or neck pain plus incontinence. Spinal pain that includes a loss of bladder or bowel control can be a sign of severe nerve damage that can become permanent if left untreated.
When you have pain or weakness in your arms or legs. This can be a sign that you have a pinched nerve, usually caused by disc damage or spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spaces in your backbones where your spinal cord is housed).
When you have a high fever along with your back or neck pain. This is a potential sign of an infection that may need to be treated immediately.
When you’ve lost weight without trying. Back or neck pain that occurs with an unexplained weight loss may have more serious causes and needs immediate attention.
When you have problems with balance and coordination. This could be a possible sign of restricted blood flow or damaged nerves.
OUR SPINE EXPERTS ARE SKILLED AT EVALUATING AND IDENTIFYING THE CAUSES AND TREATMENTS FOR THESE PROBLEMS.
WE'VE TAKEN THE PAIN OUT OF GETTING HELP FOR PAIN.
We’re UMass Memorial Center for Spine Health, and we’ve made it easy to get help from the most advanced spine experts in the region. Here, the care is comprehensive and features a team of experts who work together to make sure you get the type of care you need, whether the answer is surgical or nonsurgical.
Our physicians come from top programs in the U.S. and abroad to bring you the best available care. We use sophisticated techniques that help more patients achieve their treatment goals.
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS.
Our spine experts are located at UMass Memorial Medical Center, as well as community clinics throughout the area.
MORE WAYS TO PURSUE PAIN RELIEF.
Our spine surgeons and pain management physicians work together to create a personalized plan just for you. Individuals will benefit from leading-edge technology and advanced techniques to relieve pain. Here are a few more reasons to turn to us:
- Region's leading comprehensive spine center
- Sophisticated procedures for complex cases
- A team that prepares and supports each patient before and after surgery to achieve the best possible outcome
- A leader in robotic and minimally invasive spine surgery
- A spine injection suite, providing pain relief to more than 25,000 patients each year without surgery
- Outpatient procedures that allow patients to recover in their own home
- Second opinions from spine care experts
- Additional nonsurgical treatment options are available such as physical therapy, acupuncture or chiropractic treatment
NEED A SECOND OPINION?
If you need help making an informed decision, our experienced spine specialists are available for a second opinion.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? GETTING ANSWERS IS PAINLESS!
