Back and Spine

The Unit for Lower and Upper Back Pain, Neck Pain, Herniated Discs, and Spinal Column Injuries

Back pain is one of the most significant causes of morbidity in the population. Approximately 80% of all people suffer from at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime; 15% suffer from back pain at any given time and 2-5% suffer from chronic back pain. However, back pain is only one of the phenomena caused by spinal column injuries or diseases.

Diseases and Injuries
The Back Unit of the Hadassah Department of Orthopedics treats a wide range of back problems. These problems most commonly include degenerative conditions related to morbidity of the intervertebral discs, deterioration of the joints between spinal vertebra, and narrowing of the spinal canal. Spinal distortion (scoliosis, kyphosis), generally appearing during childhood and related to other diseases, is prevalent, but less common. As in all skeletal systems, the spinal column is exposed to trauma and tumorous growths. These and other problems are treated by the Back Unit.

Treatment Methods
Back problems are generally treated by a combination of physical therapy, physiological treatments, medication, and treatment in the pain clinic. A small percentage of patients require surgical intervention, which are performed in the unit.

Contact info

Location

Location

Hadassah Ein Karem
Hadassah Mt. Scopus
Telephone Appointment Center

Telephone Appointment Center

02-5842111


Unit Secretary

050-4048444

Clinic Hours at  Hadassah Ein Kerem

Clinic Hours at Hadassah Ein Kerem

Sunday and Wednesday 8:00 am - 12 noon
Monday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Chiropractor:
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Hadassah Mount Scopus:
Tuesday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm