Neck and back pain

If you have neck or back pain, talk with a specialist at Ascension St. John about therapeutic and nonsurgical treatment options.

Care for neck and back pain in Oklahoma

If you have neck or back pain, talk with a specialist at Ascension St. John about therapeutic and nonsurgical treatment options.

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Neck and back pain care at Ascension St. John

Living with back and neck pain can affect your physical and emotional health. When pain is affecting your daily life, talk with a specialist at Ascension St. John.

Managing back and neck pain may be as simple as lifestyle adjustments or guided exercises with a physical therapist. In some cases, advanced imaging or lab tests may be needed to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Our team will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan just for you. Together, we will discuss therapeutic (nonsurgical) and surgical treatments to help relieve your pain and improve your spine health.

Common spinal conditions include:

  • Bulging or herniated discs
  • Compression fractures/trauma
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Lumbar radiculopathy
  • Muscle or ligament strain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Tumors

Relief from back and neck pain begins here

At Ascension St. John, our specialists focus on nonsurgical treatments to reduce pain and improve mobility. Your care team will start with a physical exam and review your health history. If needed, imaging (X-rays, MRI or CT) scans can help us understand what’s causing your pain. Then we'll work together to create a treatment plan that’s right for you.

Treatment options may include:

  • Home therapy
  • Pain management and spinal injections
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Physical therapy
  • Surgical Intervention
  • Minimally invasive discectomy
  • Spinal fusion
  • Artificial discs

Frequently asked questions about neck and back pain

Back and neck pain can range from a mild, dull ache to persistent, severe and disabling pain that may radiate down your arms or legs. Surgeons at Ascension St. John specialize in diagnosing and treating back and neck pain. Our goal is to help find the cause of your pain and provide the right care for you. For many people , the causes of back and neck pain include degenerative disease, overuse, trauma or injury.

Talk to your doctor about back and neck pain if you have:

  • Weakness, numbness or tingling in your arms, hands, or feet
  • Increase pain with lifting and bending
  • Increase pain when resting, sitting or standing, back pain that comes and goes
  • Pain lasting more than two weeks
  • Pain that radiates to the shoulders, arms, hands,  to the buttocks, leg, or hip.
  • Pain that does not go away with rest and medication
  • Stiffness upon awakening and decreased pain with activity

Your care plan to address your back and neck pain may include therapy, interventional treatment, or surgical options. Your care team at Ascension St. John focuses on rehabilitation therapies to safely increase your muscular strength and flexibility. Certain exercises, anti-inflammatory medicines, braces or injections may help relieve pain. When surgery is needed, one of our neurosurgeons will discuss your surgical treatment options. There are many different types of surgery to treat back pain. Your doctor will recommend a surgical care plan that’s right for you.

Get a second opinion

If you have questions about your diagnosis or treatment plan, a second opinion can help you better understand your options. Our neurology specialists can review your medical records and history to provide an additional perspective.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance provider to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf so they can be shared before your visit.

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