Our back and spine specialists are experts in a variety of treatment options. Once your physician has an accurate diagnosis, an effective treatment plan will be created. Preferred treatment depends on what kind of pain you are experiencing, acute or chronic. Acute pain generally can be relieved with conservative treatment such as over-the-counter pain relievers, hot or cold packs, stretching and correct posture. Chronic back pain may or may not require surgery. Non-surgical treatments include hot or cold packs, exercise, prescription or over-the-counter medications, injections and complementary approaches such as acupuncture. If you have a herniated disk, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures or degenerative disk disease, surgery may be the best option. Because our focus is on minimally invasive approaches, recovery times are generally quicker and patients often experience pain relief sooner rather than later.