Back Pain Doesn't Have To Run Your Life

You've adjusted how you sit, sleep, and move. You've waited it out. If back pain continues, it's time for a plan. CoxHealth's primary care providers in southwest Missouri know how to get you real answers.

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What's Behind Your Back Pain

Back pain rarely has one cause, and yours may be more specific than "you slept wrong." Common drivers we see in patients include:

  • Muscle or ligament strain from lifting, sports, or repetitive movement
  • Herniated or bulging discs
  • Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on nerves
  • Degenerative disc disease and normal wear from aging
  • Sciatica, pain that radiates from your lower back down your leg
  • Arthritis in the spine

If pain has lasted more than a few weeks, gotten worse, or started limiting what you can do, call us at 417-885-3888. We can help.

How CoxHealth Helps You Find Relief

  • Start with your primary care provider

    Your PCP will evaluate your pain, history, and movement, then build a treatment plan — whether that's physical therapy, medication, or imaging. Log in to MyChart to book an appointment, or find a new provider in our online directory by clicking the link below.

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  • See our spine care clinic

    When back pain needs a specialist's eye, your PCP refers you to our Spine Care Clinic at the Jared Neuroscience Center. If you don't have a primary care physician, our spine care clinic accepts self referrals.

    CoxHealth Spine Care Clinic

  • See a neurosurgeon if surgery is the right option

    CoxHealth's neurosurgeons can talk you through your options, including advanced surgical interventions built around improving your recovery and outcomes.

    Spine Surgery at CoxHealth

Why Southwest Missouri Trusts CoxHealth with Spine Care

CoxHealth's spine team has treated this community for more than 25 years. We're part of the Jared Neuroscience Center, where neurosurgery and physiatry specialists work side by side, so your care plan is reviewed by the most qualified specialists.

We treat the full range of back pain, from a strained muscle to a herniated disc, with nonsurgical care first and surgical options when they are needed. If surgery is the right call, our surgical teams use advanced surgical options that can include our robot guided system to improve and speed up your recovery time.

Your Back Pain Questions, Answered

Your Back Pain Has An Answer. Let's Find It.

You don't have to keep working around your back pain. Find a primary care provider near you and get a plan started now.

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