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 Payson, Utah
When you need care for back pain or a spine disorder, it is essential to seek care from a team of specialists highly experienced in spine care—and that is what you will find at Mountain View Hospital - Payson.
Here, our spine doctors are experts in accurately diagnosing back, neck and spine conditions. Our goal is to restore your spine health and quality of life through the least invasive treatments possible. When surgery is necessary, however, we provide expert surgical care as well as education to help you prepare for your procedure and recovery.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free medical information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free medical information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Back, neck and spine conditions we treat
Our spine doctors diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
- Injuries, including fractures and strains
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Osteoporosis
- Ruptured or bulging discs
- Stenosis
Back and spine treatments
We offer comprehensive care for back pain and spine diseases and disorders through our orthopedic care program.
After diagnosing your conditions, our spine specialists will work with you to determine an effective treatment plan. Our goal is to ensure you receive the type of care that is right for you. Sometimes, orthopedic spine surgery is the best treatment option.
Types of orthopedic spine surgery we offer
Our back surgeons perform a variety of procedures, including:
- Discectomy
- Laminectomy
- Non-fusion treatments
- Spinal fusion
- Cervical fusion
- Lumbar fusion
Spine and Joint Academy
The Spine and Joint Academy at Mountain View Hospital is a free program to prepare you for your spine surgery experience.
Classes are made up of small interactive groups, and we encourage you to bring a family member or significant other. Classes are free, even if you do not proceed with surgery.
Our academy team is happy to answer your questions and help you understand the options available to you.
To learn more about spine surgery or to enroll in an upcoming Spine and Joint Academy class, please call (801) 465-7168.
Benefits of preoperative spine surgery education
Educational support is a key factor in positive surgical outcomes. This is why we are dedicated to providing the education you need for a successful procedure and recovery.
During your spine surgery class, we will cover topics such as:
- Education about pre- and post-surgical care
- Exercises
- General information
- Infection prevention
- Nutrition for healing
- Pain management
- Pathophysiology
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Postoperative precautions
If you have already discussed your spine surgery with your spine surgeon, we still recommend you enroll in an academy class. To enroll in a Spine and Joint Academy class, please call (801) 465-7168.