Wellington Spine Clinic

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970-298-3198
970-237-5824

750 Wellington Avenue

Suite 3B,

Grand Junction, CO 81501

This department offers

  • Advanced spine care
  • EMG
  • Joint care
  • Joint injections
  • Musculoskeletal care
  • Nerve conduction studies
  • Physical therapy
  • Spine care

Spine care for back and neck pain relief

Wellington Spine Clinic specializes in comprehensive, non‑surgical treatment of back and neck pain. We begin with proven, low‑risk therapies and add advanced options if needed. Specialists work together to restore mobility, ease discomfort, and support long‑term recovery and quality of life. Located on the 3rd floor of the Advanced Medicine Pavilion, the most trusted spine team helps you return to doing what you love – all in one location. We’ve always had your back.

Speak with a care specialist: 970-298-3198

RF Ablation gave her life back | Wellington Spine patient story

At 81, severe back pain took Robin’s active life away. After struggling to find relief, RF nerve ablation helped her return to kayaking, biking, and traveling again.

Hear how non-surgical spine care at Wellington Spine Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado, helped her get back to the life she loves.

Our providers

Robert L. Frazho
4.6

Robert L. Frazho, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Aubree Harvath
4.7

Aubree Harvath, PA

Neurosurgery
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Colton J. Hickman
4.8

Colton J. Hickman, DO

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Shannon Lesnevich

Shannon Lesnevich, PT

Physical Therapy
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Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller, PA

Neurosurgery
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Judith S. Sampson
4.8

Judith S. Sampson, NP

Family Medicine
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Erik W. Speer

Erik W. Speer, PT

Physical Therapy
St. Mary's Regional Hospital Life Center Physical Therapy
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Non-surgical spine care

The team at the Wellington Spine ease spine and back pain using all the tools and treatments available to us, including several non-surgical care options. If surgery is not needed, our team will provide a variety of therapies that work together to restore mobility, build strength and stability, and help you cope with stress, fear and anxiety that can come with back pain.

A non-surgical treatment plan may include:

  • Physiatry (steroid injection, medial branch block, radio frequency ablation)
  • Physical therapy
  • Core strengthening
  • Dry needling
  • Massage
  • Microcurrent
  • Mental health support

Spine surgery

If you are suffering from any spine-related condition or issue, our team of highly trained surgeons will help by identifying and treating your source of pain. Our surgical care team uses their decades of surgical experience to improve the quality of your life and are focused on helping you and your loved ones with both common and complex spinal cord conditions. Our primary goal is to restore your quality of life through the least invasive means possible. However, if you do need surgery, our surgical team offers a broad range of techniques with a long history of positive outcomes.

Our spine surgeons assess, diagnose, and treat spine-related conditions and injuries such as:

  • Scoliosis
  • Neck pain
  • Herniated discs
  • Chronic back pain
  • Spinal deformities
  • Spinal cord compressions
  • Spine tumors
  • Spine trauma
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Stenosis
  • Spinal fractures

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequent questions about our spinal care services.

Wellington Spine Clinic treats a wide range of spine, neck, back, muscle, and nerve conditions. Common reasons patients seek care include chronic back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, and other conditions that affect mobility and quality of life. Specialists work together to identify the source of pain and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Not necessarily. Most people with back or neck pain can improve with non-surgical treatment. Wellington Spine Clinic typically begins with conservative care options such as physical therapy, rehabilitation medicine, injections, exercise programs, and other therapies before considering surgery. Surgery is recommended only when it is the most appropriate treatment option.
Wellington Spine Clinic offers several non-surgical treatment options, including physical therapy, steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, dry needling, massage therapy, core strengthening programs, and rehabilitation medicine. These treatments are designed to reduce pain, improve function, and help patients return to normal activities.
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, often causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels from the lower back into the leg. Treatment may include physical therapy, medication management, injections, exercise programs, and other therapies designed to relieve pressure on the affected nerve.
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic neck and back pain. During the procedure, targeted heat is used to interrupt pain signals from specific nerves. Many patients experience longer-lasting pain relief compared to other injection-based treatments.
You should consider seeing a spine specialist if your pain lasts more than a few weeks, limits your daily activities, causes weakness or numbness, disrupts sleep, or does not improve with rest or home treatment. Early evaluation can help identify the cause of pain and prevent symptoms from worsening.
During your first visit, your provider will discuss your symptoms, review your medical history, evaluate any imaging studies, and perform a physical examination. Based on the findings, your care team will recommend a treatment plan that may include therapy, testing, injections, rehabilitation medicine, or a surgical consultation if needed.
Yes. Physical therapy is an important part of comprehensive spine care. Treatment plans may include stretching, strengthening exercises, mobility training, posture improvement, manual therapy, and education designed to reduce pain and improve movement.
EMG (electromyography) and nerve conduction studies evaluate how well your nerves and muscles are functioning. These tests can help diagnose nerve damage, pinched nerves, neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other conditions that may cause weakness, numbness, pain, or tingling.
Having multiple specialists under one roof can make care more convenient and coordinated. Your treatment team can communicate more easily, share information, and develop a unified care plan. This approach often helps patients move more efficiently from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.

Additional questions to consider

Answers to some other questions we receive about our spinal care services.

Chronic lower back pain can result from several conditions, including arthritis, herniated discs, muscle strain, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, poor posture, or previous injuries. A spine specialist can determine the underlying cause and recommend the most effective treatment plan.
Yes. Many herniated discs improve without surgery. Physical therapy, exercise, activity modification, medications, and injections can often reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms. Surgery may be considered if pain persists or significant weakness develops.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces within the spine that can place pressure on nerves. Common symptoms include back pain, leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and difficulty walking. Treatment options range from physical therapy and injections to surgery when necessary.
Many cases of neck pain can be treated without surgery through physical therapy, posture correction, targeted exercises, medications, injections, dry needling, massage therapy, and other conservative treatments. A spine specialist can identify the best option based on the cause of the pain.
Symptoms of a pinched nerve may include pain, tingling, numbness, burning sensations, muscle weakness, or discomfort that radiates into the arms or legs. Symptoms can vary depending on the location of the affected nerve.
An MRI may be recommended if your symptoms persist despite treatment, if significant weakness or numbness develops, or if your provider suspects a structural issue involving the spine, discs, nerves, or spinal cord.
For many patients, physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for back pain. It can improve flexibility, strength, posture, balance, and body mechanics while helping reduce pain and prevent future injury.
Acute back pain typically develops suddenly and lasts less than three months. Chronic back pain lasts three months or longer and often requires a more comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan to address the underlying cause.
Exercises that strengthen the core, improve flexibility, and support proper movement patterns can help reduce lower back pain. However, the most effective exercises depend on the specific cause of your symptoms. A spine specialist or physical therapist can recommend a personalized exercise program.
A spine specialist may focus on non-surgical treatments such as rehabilitation medicine, injections, testing, and physical therapy. A neurosurgeon specializes in surgical treatment of spine and nervous system conditions. When surgery is not needed, many patients can successfully manage their condition through non-surgical spine care.

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