Spine Program

Spine Specialists Surgical and Non-Surgical Options Preparing for Surgery

Swedish Spine Specialists, part of Swedish Neuroscience Institute, is powered by a compassionate team of health professionals who deliver exceptional care and ongoing support to help you improve your quality of life. With nationally recognized surgeons and an exceptional staff of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and ancillary staff, Swedish has responded to the growing demand by cultivating a broad surgical spine program.

Back pain could be one of the symptoms of a spine condition. Our spine surgeons and specialists can evaluate your back pain to determine the best treatment for long-term relief. Our highly skilled team provides interventional and surgical spine care, and patient-education and support services in numerous locations throughout the Greater Puget Sound Area.

Specialist teams include:

Our surgical spine specialists provide extraordinary, comprehensive care to patients with spinal conditions, and has become a regional resource for surgical spine services.
Our pain specialists have been at the forefront of dramatically improving pain management with the introduction of new drugs, devices and treatments. Our treatment of patients utilizes the latest research and techniques.
Our physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals are experts in treating patients with injuries, helping them to regain full function and increase their mobility and capabilities.

Surgical and Non-Surgical Options

While other doctors might choose to perform spine surgery after an initial patient consultation, we believe that surgery isn’t the first option because it’s the most invasive treatment and requires longer recovery times. We specialize in open surgery and minimally invasive surgery by using the latest technology, such as CyberKnife for spinal tumors.

Whether you choose a surgical or a non-surgical option, our team will be with you every step of the way.

Prepare for your consultation and surgery.

Services offered include:

Minimally invasive spine surgery
Non-Surgical options (Pain/RPM), such as physical therapy, massage therapy, epidural steroid injections and acupuncture.
Spine surgery

Conditions treated include:

Back injury
Degenerative disc disease
Herniated disk
Sciatica
Sciatic nerve pain
Severe back pain (lower back pain)
Spinal cord and spinal column tumors
Spine fractures
Spine trauma
Spinal stenosis

Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for Your Spine Surgery

We understand that spine surgery can be a significant event in your life. To help provide clarity and peace of mind, we’ve compiled a list of resources to guide and support you as you prepare for your surgery. Our resources also will guide you through the necessary steps to take after surgery.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, our dedicated team is here to help.

Preparing for Spine Surgery

Pain Medication Prescription Policy

After Surgery Care Reference

How Back Surgery Changed One Life

Cameron suffered from back pain for most of his life. Over the years, he explored many treatment options but didn't find lasting relief. When his pain became debilitating, he met with our team of experts and learned that he would need spine surgery. Watch his story to learn how surgery changed his life - and the difference expert care can make.