Back Pain Treatment Guide from Cleveland Clinic's Center for Spine Health and Department of Pain Management

At some point in their lives, eight out of 10 Americans will suffer from back pain. Even the most basic tasks can become difficult and painful for people with back and neck problems. However, new advances in interventional and surgical treatments can provide relief.

Whether your goal is to return to sports, work, hobbies or just enjoy life again, the specialists at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Spine Health and Department of Pain Management can help.

Download our free Back Pain Treatment Guide to learn more about possible medical and surgical treatment options for chronic back pain including:

Spinal stenosis
Scoliosis
Spine tumors
Osteoporosis
Bulging discs
Spinal pain and instability
View a list of Cleveland Clinic facilities specializing in spine care and treatment

Our specialists are nationally recognized in orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, medical spine and pain management to provide patients with the latest innovative and effective medical and surgical treatments available for back and neck problems. Patients can be seen by our spine and pain management specialists within 24 hours (M-F) to provide diagnosis and recommend treatments.

Whatever your diagnosis, our specialists are dedicated to restoring your function and relieving pain to the greatest degree possible by applying their knowledge and skill, combined with the latest techniques and advanced technology.

"Nothing did for me what the first go at acupuncture did. My back has not been as comfortable for most of my adult life as it is now. And, I have a physician doing it, which adds a feeling of security. I go back every six to eight weeks for a 'tune-up.' The only regret I have is that I waited until I was 84 to do this."

- Jo Steinhurst (Cleveland, OH)

"The pain is gone. I have my life back, and I feel better about it."

- Victoria Mowbray (Avon Lake, OH) who previously suffered from
three bulging disks