Back and Neck Clinic (Part of Orthopaedic Clinic on Colonel Glenn)
Address
10815 Colonel Glenn Road
Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72204
Contact Information
- General Information
- 501-686-5270
Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday
- Closed
After Hours
If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.
If you are sick or have a minor injury and need to talk to someone right away, you can access UAMS HealthNow for a video visit with a UAMS Health provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
COVID-19 Update
Before Coming to a UAMS Health Location
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, you will need to reschedule your appointment.
Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may have in-person appointments 21 days after infection or a positive COVID test, as long as your symptoms are improving.
Call the UAMS Health appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment or ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video. Please call your clinic if you have questions about coming for an in-person visit.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Everyone who comes to a UAMS Health location is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening. You will also have your temperature taken. Please do not remove your mask until asked to do so by a UAMS Health employee.
Visitors required or recommended to quarantine by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) due to illness, potential exposure, travel or other reason are not allowed at UAMS Health locations until cleared by ADH.
Outpatient Visitor Guidelines
One visitor may come to your appointment with you. You may also include others in your appointment by phone or video chat. Visitors must be 18 or older. Some clinics have additional visitor guidelines. Call your clinic for more information if you have a visitation question.
Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.
About Back and Neck Clinic
At the UAMS Health Back and Neck Clinic, our patients receive team-based care from both a physical therapist and a primary care physician who specializes in spine and sports injuries. We focus on what may be limiting your ability to do your normal activities. Then, we develop a plan to help you get as closely back to your normal activities as possible. If needed, we expand your care to include the other members of our spine team, like interventional pain anesthesiologists and fellowship-trained spine surgeons at UAMS Health.
Our Approach to Back and Neck Care
When someone experiences acute back or neck pain, they are usually given many tests, including an MRI. After all of those tests, around 80% of people are referred to physical therapy.
Our team has turned this process around. At the UAMS Health Back and Neck Clinic, after you see our doctor (and as long as there are no clinical red flags) you have an assessment by a physical therapist before going through any tests that you may not need. The process works like this:
- A primary care physician who specializes in spine and sports injuries will discuss your issues with you and only order imaging if needed. If indicated you will see the physical therapist the same day and begin your rehabilitation.
- Our physical therapists are specially trained in back issues. They will ask you questions and do a thorough evaluation and develop a personal plan for your recovery.
- If a surgical or interventional pain referral is indicated, an appointment will be arranged with a fellowship-trained spine surgeon or interventional pain care anesthesiologist at UAMS Health.
Who Might Need Neck or Back Care?
You may need medical help for neck or back pain if:
- The pain has lasted more than 72 hours without improvement.
- If new back or neck symptoms are interrupting your sleep.
- You have a hard time performing household tasks or participating in sports and leisure activities.
- It is difficult for you to do your normal work because of the pain.
Appointment Information
Appointments are available the same or next business day following your appointment request. We strive to offer same-day appointments when possible. Referrals are not required unless required by your health insurance.
Providers at Back and Neck Clinic
Filter the Providers
Michael D. Cassat, M.D. Family Medicine Physician
Kathryn L. Nance, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)
Areas of Expertise Represented at Back and Neck Clinic
Pain Management
The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.
Spine Care
UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.