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Condition: Back Pain

Also called: Spine Pain

At some point in their lives, back pain affects about 80% of Americans. Low back pain is especially common. Back pain can be caused by a number of conditions. At UAMS, our experts have the experience and knowledge to provide excellent, individualized care for you no matter what your condition is.

Addressing Your Back Pain

Our medical team treats a variety of disorders and types of back injuries, including:

  • Pulled back muscle
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Herniated disk
  • Degenerative disk disease

Our team includes pain management specialists, spine surgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors and orthopaedic doctors who will help you at every step of the healing process. Understanding how serious a back or spine condition can be and how it can affect your day-to-day life, we want to see you make a full recovery and resume your normal activities quickly. We also work with physical therapists to makes sure that you are on the road to recovery after surgery.

Our experts provide surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Surgery could be necessary if you have certain conditions, including spinal deformities, spinal disorders or trauma. If you do need back or spine surgery, UAMS has a highly-trained and specialized team that will provides state-of-the-art surgical options.

What do I need to know about back pain?

Contents

  • Resources
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Make an Appointment

Resources Related to Back Pain

Spinal Cord Implant Provides Total Pain Relief For Participant (Video)

UAMS is taking part in a clinical trial to test a new kind of spinal cord stimulation device in patients with severe chronic pain.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Back Pain

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy

Providers Treating Back Pain

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Back Pain. Review each provider for availability.

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Larry Balle II, M.D.

Larry Balle II, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)

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Lauren A. Byers, CNP

Lauren A. Byers, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Michael D. Cassat, M.D.

Michael D. Cassat, M.D. Family Medicine Physician

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J. D. Day, M.D.

J. D. Day, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Johnathan H. Goree, M.D.

Johnathan H. Goree, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Jaleesa A. Jackson, M.D.

Jaleesa A. Jackson, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D.

Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon

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Samuel C. Overley, M.D.

Samuel C. Overley, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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T. Glenn Pait, M.D.

T. Glenn Pait, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Viktoras Palys, M.D.

Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Erika A. Petersen, M.D.

Erika A. Petersen, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Lauren K. Poindexter, M.D.

Lauren K. Poindexter, M.D. Sports Medicine Physiatrist

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Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D.

Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)

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Locations Where Providers Treat Back Pain

Note that the treatment of Back Pain may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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UAMS Orthopaedic Clinic, Colonel Glenn Road

Back and Neck Clinic (Part of Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn)

10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
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Autumn Road Clinic

Orthopaedic Clinic on Autumn Road

600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-320-7776
Returning Patients
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UAMS Orthopaedic Clinic, Colonel Glenn Road

Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn

10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-406-9201
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic exterior

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell

507 W. Monroe Ave.
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients
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Exterior of Baptist-UAMS Ortho

UAMS Baptist Health Orthopaedic Clinic in Conway

625 United Drive
Suite 350
Conway, AR 72032

Appointment Phone Number
501-358-6792
New and Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Back Pain

Neurosurgeon looking at brain imaging.

Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

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Orthopedic surgeon working on female patient

Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Image of a child with special needs due to chromosome 8P inversion duplication syndrome with a doctor.

Pain Management

The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.

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Physical therapy consultation with senior patient.

Physical Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)

At UAMS Health, our physical therapists use the latest equipment, methods and exercises, providing one-of-a-kind treatment plans to adults of all ages.

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Rearview shot of a sporty young man touching his neck while exercising outdoors

Spine Care

UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.

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Image of a young male physiotherapist helping a mature male patient with movement exercises at a clinic.

Sports Medicine (Part of Orthopaedics)

From the beginner to the weekend warrior or senior athlete, all skill levels can benefit from our services to help you heal and get back to your activities.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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