BACK AT IT. Mayo Clinic Health System recently announced its new Spine Center with four local locations. (Submitted photo, Eau Claire location pictured)

Mayo Clinic Health System announced the opening of its new Spine Center on Monday, Dec. 4, with four locations in and near the Chippewa Valley: Barron, Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Osseo. The Spine Center provides comprehensive care for back pain, utilizing its experts in Neurosurgery, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Rehabilitation services, according to a recent media release.

“Nearly 80% of adults experience some form of back pain in their lifetime,” says Melissa Kenevan, M.D., a pain medicine physician. “Our spine team is focused on a worry-free experience, not only on treating your back pain, but also providing you a smooth, clear care journey so you can focus on your recovery.”

For those who are experiencing significant back pain and are not sure where to start with treatment, the Spine Center provides a full spectrum of options, from non-invasive treatments like therapeutic exercises or injections to surgical procedures, the media release noted. Whether people are dealing with pulled muscles or ligament tears, bone fractures, or pinched nerves, the Mayo Clinic Health System spine team has the expertise needed to create a personalized treatment plan.

“When back pain strikes, your normal routine is interrupted, and everyday activities become uncomfortable or even unbearable,” Dr. Kenevan said. “Pain shouldn’t be the focus of your l life, and it doesn’t have to be. Our spine team is dedicated to finding the quickest and most cost-effective route to get your back to a pain-free life.”

Learn more and make an appointment in the Spine Center by calling (715) 900-5725 and more about Mayo Clinic Health Systems online.