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What Causes Back & Spine Pain?
Spine and back pain can be caused by a number of musculoskeletal problems, conditions, incidents, or simply because of aging. Treatment may consist of physical therapy and other less invasive procedures or surgery.
Our specialists carefully evaluate your specific needs and requests to help you identify and treat your back pain.
Possible Causes
Back and spine pain can be caused by any of the following conditions:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Herniated disc
- Headaches
- Lumbar stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylosis
Back pain can be caused by a variety of conditions. For this reason, it’s important to accurately diagnose the source of pain so you can find the best treatment.
We have experts that specialize in upper, mid, and lower back pain; spinal deformity; scoliosis in both adults and children; spine fractures; spinal cord injuries; and tumors of the spine among others. Our goal is to help you decide on the best treatment plan customized to your individual circumstances.
Schedule an Evaluation
At University of Utah Health, we are dedicated to helping people of all ages with a variety of back, neck, and spine conditions, lead pain free, healthy lives again. Whether your spinal problem is a recent occurrence or a long-term issue or if you suffer from spinal disease, we provide the highest level of care for the full spectrum of spine conditions.
You can request an evaluation from our specialists and find relief from your spine and back pain.
Hear From Our Patients
Patient Has Less Pain After Life-Changing Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Getting Back to Grandpa: Improving Quality of Life For Spinal Revision Patients
Greg Pierce enjoys gardening, playing with his grandkids, building a new home in Idaho, and taking shifts serving patrons at their area religious temple. But it wasn't always like this. Just a few months ago, Greg could barely walk or stand upright without excruciating pain in his back, hips, and legs. After a long career managing freight and supply for a local grocery business, Greg suffered chronic back strain and underwent compounding surgeries as his condition got worse.