Back Pain Care at University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose Treatment for Back Pain at University of Colorado Hospital?

University of Colorado Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain. The hospital provides a wide range of treatment options. Doctors at University of Colorado Hospital use a combination of proven techniques and cutting-edge technologies to provide the best in patient care.

What is Back Pain?

Back pain is a symptom of a medical condition. Pain below the ribs and above the legs (low back pain) affects between 60 percent and 80 percent of all people at some point.

Back pain may be caused by:

• Mechanical problems, such as strains to the muscles and ligaments caused by overuse
• Injury to the bones and ligaments in the back
• Diseases such as osteoporosis or arthritis
• Damage to the bones that make up the spine (vertebrae) or the spongy discs that cushion them