Spine and Back Care

Rush spine and back specialists are focused on relieving pain and restoring mobility, with expertise treating even the most complex conditions and injuries.

Spine and Back Care at Rush University System for Health

Rush spine and back specialists are focused on relieving pain and restoring mobility, with expertise treating even the most complex conditions and injuries.

The Rush Approach to Spine and Back Care

If you have back pain or neck pain, or an issue with your spine that's causing persistent or severe symptoms, you don’t have to suffer. In fact, it's important to get treatment as soon as possible so the problem — and your pain — doesn't get worse.

Rush’s spine and back team has the expertise to help you feel and function better.

At Rush, you can receive prompt, comprehensive care for every spine and back issue — from common issues like muscle strains and herniated discs to the most complex spinal deformities and spine tumors. Our spine experts are also trusted sources for second opinions if you want to confirm your diagnosis or a prior treatment recommendation.

We'll thoroughly evaluate and diagnose your condition before discussing your treatment options with you. Our team will then create a custom treatment plan to help meet your personal needs and goals. Whether that means physical therapy, injections, neurostimulation, surgery or another option, we'll make sure you get the right care from the right specialists at the right time. 

Spine and Back Care Providers at Rush

Rush has spine and back care providers in Chicago, Aurora/Fox Valley, Oak Park, Oak Brook, Naperville, River Forest, Westchester and Munster, Ind

Meet our spine and back care providers
stethoscope Meet our spine and back care providers

Rush Excellence in Spine and Back Care

  • Prompt evaluation: We understand that when your back or neck hurts, you want relief as soon as possible. And we don't want you to have to wait any longer than necessary. You can see a member of our spine team for an initial consultation or second opinion within one to two weeks of calling — and within a few days for more urgent issues like a spinal tumor or paralysis. Being able to get a diagnosis sooner will enable you to start treatment, and start feeling better, sooner.
  • Aligning your care with your needs: Our team focuses exclusively on diagnosing and treating spine, back and neck issues. This expertise helps us ensure that you receive the right treatment from the right providers at the right time, which is the key to achieving a good outcome. And whatever treatments you need, we'll help coordinate them, including scheduling imaging tests, surgery and other appointments.
  • Comprehensive nonsurgical spine and back care: People often avoid seeking help for spine, back or neck problems because they're afraid of having surgery. But we can effectively treat many issues or delay the need for surgery with conservative approaches such as physical therapy, epidural injections, back joint injections and nerve blocks. We may also recommend lifestyle changes (exercise, diet modifications, quitting smoking) and psychosocial support to improve both symptoms and your overall health.
  • Surgical expertise, including minimally invasive spine surgery: If surgery is the right option for you, we want you to feel reassured that everything will go smoothly. Rush is a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery. Our surgical team is committed to giving you the best possible results and a seamless experience. That includes performing most procedures, including fusion and disc replacement, using less invasive approaches and less narcotic pain medication.
  • Spine and back care close to home: For your convenience, you can receive spine and back care at multiple locations across the Rush System. And all of our locations offer on-site physical therapy, so your therapist is able to easily communicate with your doctor if issues arise or you need adjustments.
U.S. News badge

U.S. News & World Report ranked Rush University Medical Center among the best in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics care.

Learn More
Learn More

Our spine and back experts can confirm your diagnosis and point you to potential new treatment options.

Get started
Get started

Researchers at Rush are investigating new spine and back treatments.

See open clinical trials
See open clinical trials
Robert
Testimonials

I was walking right away. I had some soreness from the surgery, but the nerve pain was gone. If I'd known how easy this would be, and how I would feel afterward, I would have done it years ago. What a difference!

Read Robert's story

Spine and Back Care Locations

Chicago

Exterior view of Rubschlager Building

RUSH Neurosurgery

1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building - 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607

Get Directions

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location
Exterior of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

1611 W Harrison St
Orthopedic Building
Chicago, IL 60612-4861

Appointment
Get Directions View Location
Exterior view of Rubschlager Building

RUSH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Neurosurgery and Spine

1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building - 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607

Get Directions

Hours:

Mon – Tue: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wed: Closed
Thu: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fri – Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location

Aurora/Fox Valley

Rush Copley 2040 Physician Office Building

RUSH Copley Medical Group Neurosurgery

2040 Ogden Ave
Suite 300
Aurora, IL 60504

Get Directions

Office Hours:

Mon – Thu: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Fri: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location
Castle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Aurora Ogden

Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Aurora Ogden

2111 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504

Get Directions

Office Hours:

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location
Rush Copley Highland Office

Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Aurora Highland

1320 N Highland Ave
Suite B
Aurora, IL 60506

Get Directions

Office Hours:

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location
Rush Copley Healthcare Center

Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Yorkville

1100 W Veterans Pkwy
Suite 1
Yorkville, IL 60560

Get Directions

Office Hours:

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location

Northwest Indiana

Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH - Munster, Indiana

9200 Calumet Ave
Suite 300
Munster, IN 46321

Appointment
Get Directions View Location

Naperville

Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH - Naperville

55 Shuman Blvd
Suite 700
Naperville, IL 60563

Appointment
Get Directions View Location

Oak Brook

Rush Oak Brook exterior

Rush Oak Brook

2011 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Get Directions

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Every first and third Saturday; diagnostic imaging and lab hours detailed below)
Sun: Closed
Make an Appointment View Location

Oak Park/River Forest

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush - Rush Oak Park Hospital

610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building - Suite 1550
Oak Park, IL 60304-2802

Appointment
Get Directions View Location

Romano Orthopaedic Center

7411 Lake St
Suite 2110
River Forest, IL 60305

Get Directions Make an Appointment View Location

Westchester

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush - Prairie Medical Center of Westchester

2430 S Wolf Rd
Suite F, Second Floor
Westchester , IL 60154

Appointment
Get Directions View Location

Built for you.

The new Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building is a destination for state-of-the-art outpatient care in cancer, neurosciences, digestive diseases and more. Read stories that highlight what Rush means to its patients, providers, employees and community — and illustrate how the Rubschlager Building is supporting Rush in providing excellent patient care, in 2023 and beyond.

Read Their Stories
RUSH Impact - Yochanan