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Spine care

Spine specialists, who can be orthopedists or neurosurgeons, diagnose and treat injuries, trauma and diseases related to the spine. Spine care doctors also offer care for herniated discs, nerve damage, sciatica, neck pain or chronic back pain.

Spine surgeons in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bowling Green, Kentucky

At TriStar Health, we have your back with comprehensive spine care.

Whether suffering from minor or chronic back and neck pain, our experienced spine specialists are here to help. With TriStar Health, you'll have access to advanced, evidenced-based nonsurgical and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive and robot-assisted approaches. We also provide rehabilitation and support for recovering patients. Our network includes hospitals certified by The Joint Commission for spine surgery.

Spine injuries and conditions we treat

We provide access to spine specialists who are experienced in treating a wide range of conditions affecting the neck and back, including:

  • Back pain
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Fractures
  • Lumbar herniated disc
  • Neck pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal tumors
  • Spinal stenosis

Our treatments for spine conditions

We use a team-based approach to provide seamless care from diagnosis through recovery. Your spine team may include orthopedists, spine surgeons, spine neurosurgeons and physical therapists.

Features of our spine surgery program

We are pleased to serve you with the following offerings:

  • Dedicated spinal teams
  • Individualized physical therapy programs
  • Pre- and postoperative care plans
  • Operating rooms made specifically for spine surgery
  • Spine nurse navigators
  • Surgery-specific patient education

Diagnosing your back and neck pain

Specialists at TriStar Health diagnose spine injuries and other conditions by conducting a thorough physical exam and learning your detailed history. Diagnostic imaging testing we provide includes bone scans, computerized tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and X-rays.

Nonsurgical spine care

Many neck and back issues are successfully resolved with treatments or therapies that do not involve surgery. At TriStar Health, we always put nonsurgical treatment options such as medication and physical therapy first. Your diagnosis will determine which treatments your spine doctor will recommend. We offer many nonsurgical spine treatments, including:

Spine surgery

Should you need treatment beyond physical therapy, injections or other conservative methods, we provide advanced spine surgery at seven TriStar Health locations. Many of our hospitals offer dedicated spine surgery operating rooms that are equipped with the latest technology and video-imaging capabilities required for advanced procedures.

Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted surgery, which can lead to less scarring and a faster recovery. Combined with patient education and spine nurse navigators to help guide you from diagnosis through recovery, we are committed to you every step of the way. Our spine surgeons have extensive training and years of experience in performing complex spinal surgeries, including:

  • Discectomy
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal decompression
  • Spinal fusion

Thrive Blog

Read our blogs to learn about preventive care and ways you can lead a healthier lifestyle.

Easy spine-strengthening exercises to improve spinal health at home
September 27, 2024
Emily Paulsen
Spine-strengthening exercises can help prevent back pain and counteract some of the health risks of sitting for long periods of time.
Easy spine-strengthening exercises to improve spinal health at home
September 27, 2024
Emily Paulsen
Spine-strengthening exercises can help prevent back pain and counteract some of the health risks of sitting for long periods of time.

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