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Back and neck pain

Also known as: Back pain; Neck pain

Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, our topics can give you helpful tips on how to treat, manage, and avoid back and neck pain.

Providence Spine Services brings together a host of expert physicians, experienced nurses and highly skilled therapists to provide complete back and spine care to people who have back pain or who have suffered a back injury.

Services offered by Providence

Cycling analysis and bike fit

Cycling is a great way to build fi tness and enjoy the outdoors. The sports medicine and rehabilitation experts at Providence Health & Services ca More »

Dance medicine

Do you have pain when dancing? Our sports physical therapists understand the unique needs of dancers. We will help you return to dancing safely and te More »

Golf analysis

Want to become a better golfer? Providence sports therapy experts can help. Using advanced sport-specifi c simulation, our experts can assess your gol More »

Physical therapy

Physical therapy provides services for people of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, when medical problems or other health-related conditions More »

Swimming analysis

If you’re a swimmer, a swim stroke analysis can help identify the causes of any pain you may be feeling and help improve your effi ciency in the water More »

Throwing analysis

Do you have pain when throwing? Our sports therapists can evaluate your throwing mechanics and identify factors that may be causing your pain and keep More »

Forms & Information

Back pain: Questions to ask your doctor

If you are experiencing back pain and are not sure what to do about it, talk to your doctor. We have included the top 10 questions to ask your doctor about your pain.

Exercises for a Healthy Spine

Incorporating some simple exercises into your daily routine can help you maintain a healthy spine and avoid back and neck pain.

Providence Spine Services printable sheet (for medical professionals)

Printable sheets with information on our care, services and specialists.

From the experts

[VIDEO] Excruciating back pain gone immediately

Watch this KPTV report about a patient who was in the worst pain in his life. His minimally invasive spine surgery cured him "100 percent" and he was out on the town that evening.

Ask an Expert: Do I need back surgery?

Q: “My back problem seems to be getting progressively worse. I’ve been taking medication for the pain, but at what point should I consider surgery?”

Breaking the back pain cycle

Of all the reasons why people go to the doctor, back pain is second only to the common cold. Genetics, stressful jobs and lifestyles, poor posture and body mechanics, weak muscles, and extra pounds set most of us up for back problems sooner or later.

Disk problems causing back pain? Think again

Facet joints may be the Rodney Dangerfield of the spine, but when it comes to causing back problems they deserve more respect. – By Jeffrey P. Johnson, M.D., neurosurgeon