Back

Our back, neck, and spine doctor and surgeon at Aspen Orthopedic Specialists have deep knowledge and expertise of the back, neck, and spine and its role and function in the human body. Our back doctor and surgeon treat the full range of back-related injuries and conditions that may be causing your back pain. Our experts are specialty-trained in a variety of treatments for the back, neck, and spine, ranging from nonsurgical pain management to minimally invasive surgical techniques. Understanding that every patient's back pain is different, our doctor and surgeon are spine specialists and work collaboratively with our team to determine the right course of treatment for each patient.

Know When It’s Time to Get Back Treatment

You should see a back surgeon or pain management specialist if you notice any of these back or spine symptoms:

• Back pain or neck pain that radiates up or down
• Chronic lower back pain (lumbar pain)
• Difficulty walking and muscle weakness
• Dull, aching feeling in the back
• Lower back arches inward
• Lumbar pain that radiates into the buttocks
• Muscle spasms
• Neck (cervical) pain in addition to back pain
• Nerve pain or numbness
• Pain and numbness on one side of the body only
• Shooting or stabbing pain
• Shoulders and/or waist look uneven

You may also need to see a back, neck, or spine expert if you believe you have one of the following injuries or conditions:

• Coccydynia
• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated disc
• Radiculopathy
• Sciatica
• Spinal cord injury
• Spinal deformities (scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis)
• Spinal stenosis
• Spine fracture
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylolysis

Online Guide to Back, Neck & Spine Care

You’re in control of your spine-related care. To help you keep your strength and function, our Online Guide to Back, Neck & Spine Care was developed to provide you with helpful information about spinal conditions as well as available treatments.

Online Guide to Back, Neck & Spine Care

We Offer You the Expert Back Care You Deserve

Specializing in the back, neck, and spine, our spine surgeon and doctor are trained and equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat your back pain. Surgery is often the last resort and second to any nonsurgical treatment options when those methods prove unsuccessful.

If you require back surgery, our surgeon can perform the procedure you need. At Aspen Orthopedic Specialists, you will receive the specialized care you need, every step of the way—whether you need spinal surgery or chronic back pain relief. Schedule an appointment at our Brookfield, New Berlin, or Oak Creek location by calling (262) 395-4141 or by requesting an appointment online.

Aspen Orthopedic Specialists Delivers Excellence Every Step of the Way

Our back surgeon, interventional spine doctor, and all our orthopedic doctors at Aspen Orthopedic Specialists are specialty-trained medical experts who understand your concerns, can answer your questions, and know how to apply their special expertise to help you. With years of training and experience in back, neck, and spine care, Dr. Lawrence Maciolek and Dr. Brian Curtin are board-certified doctors with the expertise to help you return to living the life you love. Learn more about our back, neck, and spine providers below.