Treatment to relieve pain from compressed nerves in your spine.
At Spire Little Aston Hospital, our highly skilled consultants perform back surgery to remove or repair damage to your spine using trusted and clinically proven techniques and innovations.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
1-4 days
Procedure duration
At least an hour, varies according to type of surgery
Type of anaesthetic
General
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Little Aston Hospital, we have a choice of expert orthopaedic (bone and muscle) consultants and neurosurgeons who perform back surgery to help you return to your everyday activities as quickly as possible. They’ll provide you with a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to you and your needs. Our dedicated nurses and physiotherapists will provide expert aftercare to help you get the most from your operation.
Join us on a virtual event to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for back or neck pain.
People often choose to have this type of surgery done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back | |||
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Initial consultation | £175 | ||
Treatment price | £8,815 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £8,990 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£250 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £7,815 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £9,000 |
Back surgery (trapped nerve release) | |||
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Initial consultation | £200 | ||
Treatment price | £10,187 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £10,387 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£224 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £8,937 |
Deposit | £1,250 |
Loan period | 48 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £10,752 |
Back surgery (slipped disc) lower back and facet joints | |||
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Initial consultation | £220 | ||
Treatment price | £9,546 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £9,766 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£273 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £8,546 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £9,828 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Little Aston Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
At Spire Little Aston Hospital, we offer trusted and clinically proven surgical techniques for a variety of conditions. Your consultant will be able to recommend which type of surgery is best for you. This may include one or more of the following:
We’re able to offer surgical techniques and innovations that have been designed to improve outcomes. These include:
We also have three laminar flow operating theatres that regulate air flow to minimise the risk of infection.
Getting here
You can find us just to the north of Sutton Coldfield, we're a short 25 minute drive from Birmingham city centre. Birmingham New Street is the nearest mainline station to Spire Little Aston Hospital. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
During your consultations, you’ll meet one of our expert consultants who’ll:
All of your consultations will take place in one of our 20 consultation rooms which are all accessible making things easier for you if you have difficulty walking. These consultations give you an opportunity to ask questions and get advice about what’s best for you.
Once you’ve decided to go ahead with back surgery, your consultant and your physiotherapist will explain your recovery plan.
When you come in for your operation, you’ll be with us for one to four days. You’ll stay in one of our 33 large, bright, private en-suite rooms, which has a locked space for your belongings and entertainment to keep you occupied as you start your recovery.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our lounge or restaurant while you have your operation.
Here’s what will happen on the day of your back surgery:
You’ll start your recovery back in your private room. All of our private rooms have:
After surgery, you’ll probably feel some pain or discomfort – this is normal after surgery. Our nursing team will give you painkillers to help you with this and may provide medications to prevent infection and reduce the risk of clotting.
One of our physiotherapists will help get you moving again and provide you with some exercises you can do throughout your recovery to help you get the best possible outcome.
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for back surgery:
Day 1
3 months
Leave hospital
Able to drive
Return to light work
Return to manual labour work
Return to your usual activities
Leave hospital
Able to drive
Return to light work
Return to manual labour work
Return to your usual activities
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
You can find us just to the north of Sutton Coldfield, in the rural area between the villages of Mere Green and Aldridge. We're a short 25 minute drive from Birmingham city centre and our main motorway links are the M6, M5 and M42.
We’re just a short taxi ride from Blake Street Rail Station on the Birmingham to Lichfield line.
Little Aston Hall Drive
Sutton Coldfield
B74 3UP
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Little Aston Hospital.
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