Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Neck/Back Pain     Neck/Back Pain Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Ask about radicular pain, weakness or numbness Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit A trial of NSAIDs, perhaps rest for a few days, and consider physical therapy if chronic, mild and without associated neurologic symptoms Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) May provide education about lifting, back and neck exercises, cervical support pillow 2) Back problems and procedures Low Back Pain Exercises for the lower back Appointment Timeframe With associated weakness, or bowel and bladder symptoms, evaluation is urgent/emergent. Otherwise try measures indicated and send refractory patients to General Neurology clinic, Spine PMR clinic, or Center for Interventional Pain Medicine (Pain Clinic). How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records and MRI films to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-936-9020; Taubman Health Center: 734-936-5780 Clinic Location Sites 1) Taubman - Orthopaedic Surgery 2) Pain Clinic - Med Inn UM Consulting Physician General Neurology Faculty Revised on: 09/24/2010