Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Start Your Journey to Better Spine Health
Back or neck pain can make everyday life harder. At the Spine Health Center at Orange Coast Medical Center, we help identify what’s causing your symptoms and guide you toward personalized, non-surgical treatment options whenever possible. If advanced care or surgery is needed, we can connect you with MemorialCare spine specialists.
Why Choose the Spine Health Center at Orange Coast Medical Center?
- Expert Spine Surgeons – Quality-focused specialists providing safe, effective care.
- Specialized Care Team – Nurses and physical therapists experienced in spine surgery recovery.
- Personalized Guidance – A Patient Pathway Navigator helps guide you from surgery to recovery.
- Pre-Surgery Education – Classes and resources help you prepare with confidence.
- Comprehensive Pain Management – A multi-faceted approach helps manage pain before, during and after surgery.
- Family and Friend Support – Coaching helps loved ones support your recovery.
- Early Mobility – Many patients begin walking as early as the day of surgery.
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery – To help optimize and speed recovery after spine surgery.
- Dedicated Hospital Unit – Recover in a specialized unit with an on-site rehabilitation gym.
Personalized Spine Care in Orange County
No two spine conditions are exactly alike. Your care begins with an evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, goals and how pain is affecting your everyday life.
Based on your needs, your care team may include specialists in:
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Pain management
- Physical therapy
- Orthopedic spine care
- Neurosurgery
- Diagnostic imaging
Together, your team will help you understand your options and create a care plan designed around your condition, lifestyle and goals.
Conditions We Treat
Our spine specialists evaluate and treat many conditions affecting the back, neck and spine, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica
- Pinched nerves
- Arthritis of the spine
- Scoliosis and spinal deformities
- Spine injuries and fractures
- Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions
Because back and neck symptoms can have many possible causes, a thorough evaluation can help identify the source of your pain and determine the right next step.
Non-Surgical Spine Treatment Options
Many people with back or neck pain can improve without surgery. Your treatment plan may include:
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation — Guided exercises and therapies to improve strength, flexibility, mobility and function.
- Medication Management — Medications to help reduce pain or inflammation when appropriate.
- Interventional Spine Care — Minimally invasive, image-guided treatments that may help relieve pain without traditional surgery.
- Home Exercise Programs — Exercises and movement strategies to support long-term spine health.
- Posture and Ergonomic Education — Guidance to help reduce strain during daily activities, work and home routines.
- Other Conservative Treatments — Additional therapies based on your condition, symptoms and goals.
If You Need Advanced Spine Care
Most spine care begins with non-surgical treatment, but some conditions may require advanced specialty care. If conservative treatments do not provide enough relief — or if surgery may be the best option — our team can help connect you with MemorialCare orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons and other specialists.
Your Next Step Starts Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. Many back and neck conditions can be treated with non-surgical care such as physical therapy, exercise, medication, posture and ergonomic education, injections or other conservative treatments. Your provider can evaluate your condition and help determine the best place to start. If surgery becomes necessary, we can connect you with the appropriate MemorialCare spine specialist.
Your provider will review your symptoms, medical history and previous treatments and may perform a physical exam. If you have imaging or test results, those may also be reviewed. Based on your evaluation, your provider will recommend next steps for your care.
Consider seeing a healthcare provider if pain lasts more than a few weeks, keeps coming back or interferes with daily activities. You should also seek care for symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness or pain that travels into your arms or legs. More urgent care may be needed after a significant injury or if symptoms are severe.
Yes. The Spine Health Center begins with a non-surgical-first approach whenever possible. If surgery or advanced specialty care becomes the right next step, we can help guide you to MemorialCare spine specialists and surgical services.
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