Spine care

Life is better when you can move without pain

Our comprehensive spine care team can help you address all aspects of back and neck pain--no referral needed. Our board-certified and fellowship trained specialists will work with you to find tailored treatments for your condition. We'll explore options that fit your lifestyle including, pain management, surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Why Choose Marshfield Clinic Spine Care?
Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire's spine team integrates advanced imaging, pain management, physical therapy and specialized spine care to provide patients with the best non-surgical or surgical treatment options.

If surgery is needed, our spine team offers ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery resulting in less pain, faster recovery times and better outcomes. Talk to your spine care team to see if this type of surgery is a potential option for you.

Conditions we treat:
Back pain
Neck pain
Degenerative disc disease
Lumbar disc disease (disc herniation)
Radiculopathy - pinched nerve (sciatica)
Scoliosis
Spine disorders (spinal degeneration and deformity)
Spinal stenosis
Spine surgery

Patient quote

“Dr. Shelke explains things well and answers my questions. He is always attentive, and I never feel like a number. I feel very comfortable with his care." - Patient from Eau Claire

“Dr. Shelke and his team run an organized & friendly department." - Patient from Eau Claire

Frequently Asked Questions

Your orthopedics specialist can personalize answers for you and your health. Here are some common questions about orthopedic care.

How do I schedule an appointment with an orthopedic provider near me?

There are several options to help you schedule an appointment. You can click Request appointment and fill out the form and an appointment scheduler will call to schedule at a time and location convenient for you. You may also call 715-858-4650 to schedule an appointment by phone.

Can I schedule an orthopedic appointment without a referral?

Depending on your insurance plan, you can schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist without a referral. To schedule by phone call 715-858-4650.

When should I seek care if I have neck or back pain?

For neck or back pain, if improvement isn’t seen in one-to-two weeks with rest, ice or heat and pain medication, then schedule an appointment with your doctor or physical therapist.

What questions will the provider ask me?

To help your provider understand your pain or condition, they may ask:

How did the pain start?
Was there any precipitating event?
What does it feel like (an ache, burning, pressure, sharp, shooting, stabbing, pins and needles, etc.)?
Is it constant, or does it come and go?
What increases the pain?
What alleviates or reduces the pain if anything?
Does it shoot or radiate anywhere else?

Do all treatment options include surgery?

Most back pain can be managed without surgery. Most back pain responds well to conservative treatments including oral medication that may be anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxers, activity modification and therapy.

If you do not feel your chronic pain is managed with these treatment options, our spine team will identify interventional procedures that use non-invasive technology or techniques in conjunction with pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation or additional physical therapy modalities.