Newton-Wellesley Spine Center

Chronic neck, back, and spine pain can keep from living the life you want. Learn about the advanced spine care available at Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Spine Center, including spine surgery, nonsurgical treatments, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and more.

If you have back pain, you’re not alone. Studies have estimated that up to 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Most cases of back pain get better on their own, but chronic, long-term pain may be a sign of a serious spine disorder. Our Spine Center brings together specialists from many fields of expertise. These highly trained providers work together to give you the relief you need from spine pain.

Our Spine Navigators are Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) who help guide you with your care every step of the way. They are available for rapid access, both in-person and virtual consultations.

Our spine navigators are highly trained at initiating your treatment and provide you with access to the appropriate spine specialists to meet your needs. They help with education and care coordination at our multidisciplinary center, where you have access to a wide variety of services including imaging, physical and occupational therapists, physiatrists, pain management specialists, and spine surgeons. 

After a thorough examination and testing, you and your doctor will work together to create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique condition and medical needs. Your treatment plan may include one or more of the following:

Before your first visit, please be sure to fill out your New Patient Packet (PDF) and bring it with you to your appointment. We also ask that you pre-register for your appointment. You have two options for pre-registration:

We’re proud to play a role in the successful treatment of patients from throughout the Greater Boston area who are dealing with spine conditions. The expertise of our providers and our team approach to care helps contribute to our patients’ good outcomes, which allows them to enjoy the activities they love without the spine pain that they may have suffered with for months or years.