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Portsmouth Hospital
Back surgery
Treatments and surgery to help with back problems
Back and neck pain can be completely debilitating and affect every aspect of your daily life. Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers an investigation and diagnostic service and when required, advanced spinal surgery procedures. We provide care from an integrated team of specialists, to manage and relieve the pain.
Our back and spinal procedures include:
- Facet joint injections - for neck and back pain, not widely offered on the NHS
- Spinal decompression surgery - to remove bone, ligament or disc pressing on the spinal cord and nerves
- Treatment for sciatica
- Microdiscectomy
- Discectomy
- Disk replacement
- Physiotherapy
Our team of highly trained orthopaedic spinal surgeons, pain physicians, rheumatologists, radiologists, physiotherapists and specialist nurses provide personalised care throughout your treatment. Your physiotherapists will design an individual rehabilitation plan to aid your recovery and help you maintain a pain free back when you return home.
Our specialist spinal team continuously update their skills and surgical techniques to ensure they deliver the best care possible to our patients.
Joint manipulation treatment
Non-invasive, simple treatment to ease pain and improve range of movement.
Meet our spinal surgeons
We have a team of specialist spinal surgeons who perform a wide range of procedures.
View consultantsMeet our pain management team
Meet our team of specialist pain management consultants.
View consultantsSpire Portsmouth Hospital offers fast access to treatments for a wide range of back conditions. If you are struggling with back pain, we offer specialised care focused on your needs.
- No waiting lists
You can usually see the consultant of your choice within 2 weeks - Consultant-led care
The same consultant will follow you through your patient journey - Inclusive care packages
Our fixed price care packages cover everything you need, so there are no hidden surprises - Safe and clean environment
We have had no cases of hospital acquired MRSA or C. Difficile bacteraemia since we opened in 1984 - Multidisciplinary care
We have an experienced team of specialist physiotherapists and pharmacist to help you recover from your surge
Spire Physiotherapy
Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers specialised physiotherapy services tailored to your needs. Our physiotherapists work closely with the specialist consultants and have access to all the scanning facilities at the hospital.
Find out moreHow to book an appointment
It's easy to book an appointment with one of our specialist consultants. Simply call our friendly team on 02392 456 010. If you are paying for your own treatment you may not need a GP referral. Call us today to find out.
Paying for your own treatment
Our expert care could be more affordable than you think, even if you don’t have health insurance. Paying for your own treatment is a quick and easy way to get immediate access to the healthcare you need.
Why choose Spire Portsmouth Hospital?
Spire Portsmouth Hospital is your trusted local healthcare provider with access to over 150 specialist consultants over a wide range of specialties. We aim to deliver genuinely personal care in peaceful surroundings.