What Hurts? Understanding Your Pain Is the First Step Toward Healing

On this page, What Hurts, we understand that back or neck pain can take over your life. It interrupts your work, limits your movement, and quietly erodes the simple joys—sleeping comfortably, driving without pain, or picking up your child. At SASpine, we know that when your spine hurts, everything hurts. That’s why our priority is understanding exactly what you’re feeling and helping you discover what’s causing your pain.

This page was created to guide you. Here, you’ll find information about the most common spine-related conditions—each explained simply and clearly with compassion. Whether your pain is sharp or dull, sudden or chronic, localized or radiating down your arms or legs, there’s a reason behind it—and answers ahead.

At SASpine, world-renowned spine surgeon Dr. Steven Cyr, a Mayo Clinic trained surgeon, leads a comprehensive spine clinic that brings together every aspect of modern pain management under one roof. From advanced diagnostics and regenerative medicine to physical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and—when truly necessary—surgery, our team looks at every possible solution before ever recommending an operation.

Our approach is built on collaboration. Orthopedic and pain specialists, physical therapists, and medical staff work side by side to create a plan designed just for you. We don’t believe in quick fixes or cookie-cutter treatments. We believe in treating the whole person—body, mind, and lifestyle—so you can return to the life you love with lasting relief.

As you explore this page, “What Hurts”, click on the condition that best matches what you’re experiencing. Each page will walk you through possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options, helping you make informed decisions about your care. If you’re not sure what’s behind your pain, that’s okay—start by learning, and when you’re ready, reach out.

You deserve to move, rest, and live without pain. SASpine is here to help you get there—one step, one discovery, and one healing moment at a time.

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Pain can start in one place and show up somewhere else—which is why it’s important to understand where your pain begins. Explore the conditions below to learn more about what may be causing your discomfort, and discover the wide range of nonsurgical and surgical solutions available through SASpine’s comprehensive care team.

What Hurts? Common Conditions We Treat

Back Pain – A common yet complex condition that can stem from muscle strain, disc problems, arthritis, or nerve compression, affecting movement and overall quality of life.
Bulging Disc – When spinal discs lose shape and press on nearby nerves, causing pain or numbness.
Failed Back Surgeries – Persistent or recurring pain after previous spine surgery; we specialize in complex revision cases.
Herniated Disc – A disc rupture that irritates surrounding nerves, often resulting in sharp back or leg pain.
Neck Pain – From strain, arthritis, or nerve compression, our team identifies and treats the root cause.
Pinched Nerve – Pressure on a spinal nerve that can cause tingling, weakness, or radiating pain.
Sciatica – Nerve pain that travels from the lower back down one or both legs, often linked to disc or joint issues.
Spinal Deformity / Scoliosis – Abnormal curvature of the spine affecting balance, comfort, and mobility.
Spinal Fracture – Breaks or compression in vertebrae caused by injury, osteoporosis, or trauma.
Spinal Stenosis – Narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
Spinal Tumors – Benign or malignant growths that may compress nerves or destabilize the spine.

If you would like to make an appointment to come visit our clinic and discuss your specific pain resolution, you can make the appointment here.