When Can a Doctor Help Your Back Pain?

At Rapid City Pain Management Clinic, we prioritize a comprehensive medical approach to address back pain, a common issue disrupting many patients’ daily activities. Our doctors will provide a thorough assessment and devise a personalized treatment plan based on the cause of the pain.
 
Diagnosis and Assessment:
Our doctors will conduct a detailed physical examination, assessing posture, mobility, reflexes, and sensory function. Patients may be required to perform specific movements or identify areas of discomfort. If the physical examination does not reveal the source of the pain, we may offer additional testing, such as X-rays, MRI or CT scans, or nerve tests.

Non-Invasive Treatments:
Depending on the severity and nature of the pain, we may prescribe over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription medication, muscle relaxants, topical creams, or in severe cases, opioids. We also offer physical therapy services with exercises and manipulations designed to improve posture, flexibility, and back muscle strength.

Invasive Procedures:
When necessary, we offer invasive procedures, including Epidural steroid injections to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief, or facet joint injections for targeted relief. In extreme cases where other treatments have not been effective, we may suggest surgical options, ranging from minimally invasive procedures to major operations.

Lifestyle Considerations:
Our doctors can offer advice on maintaining a healthy weight to reduce stress on the back, posture correction to lessen spinal strain, and proper lifting techniques to prevent back strain. We also recommend regular exercise, particularly those strengthening core and back muscles, to support the spine.

We encourage regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust treatments as necessary. We strive to provide comprehensive and personalized care to alleviate back pain effectively.

At Rapid City Interventional Pain Clinic, our team of skilled professionals is well-equipped to diagnose and treat serious back pain. We understand how much it might interfere with your daily life and are committed to assisting you in effectively managing the symptoms.
 
We acknowledge that pain endurance varies among individuals. If you are having persistent discomfort that is interfering with your everyday activities, we recommend that you consult with our experts. We provide comprehensive evaluations to understand the root cause and devise a personalized treatment plan.

Our experts are well-versed in diagnosing and treating conditions like sciatica, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs. We use cutting-edge diagnostic procedures and therapies to help you feel better and stop additional nerve damage.

We recognize the urgency of sudden and severe back pain which could indicate a serious condition. Our emergency services are prepared to provide immediate care for conditions such as spinal cord injury or cauda equina syndrome.

We aim to improve your quality of life. If your pain is preventing you from getting adequate rest, our pain management specialists can help devise a treatment plan to manage your discomfort.

We take your medical history seriously. Our team is experienced in treating patients who fall into high-risk categories for serious back problems.

When it comes to distinguishing muscular back pain from other forms of back pain, our team is adept. Muscular back pain often presents as a localized dull ache, a sharp intense pain, or a cramping sensation, which usually improves with rest, heat, gentle massage, physical therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications.

However, if you’re experiencing non-muscular back pain caused by conditions like sciatica, herniated discs, facet joint syndrome, spondylolisthesis, or other conditions, we can help. These conditions often cause pain that radiates down your legs or arms, accompanied by numbness, weakness, or tingling sensations. These symptoms might persist even during rest and may require specialized treatment, which Rapid City Interventional Pain Clinic is well-equipped to provide.

We also understand that chronic pain, which persists for over 12 weeks, can indicate a more severe underlying condition. If you’re experiencing chronic back pain, our team can provide the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

We are also equipped to handle back pain emergencies. If you experience severe back pain, fever, numbness or tingling in the legs or feet, difficulty controlling bowel or bladder function, unexplained weight loss, or persistent pain despite rest and conservative treatment, we urge you to seek immediate medical attention at our clinic.

As a pain management clinic, we place a strong emphasis on the impact and role of posture on back pain. We understand that the way you hold your body when sitting, standing, or lying down can significantly influence the health of your back. Poor posture can cause back discomfort, muscle fatigue, spasms, and even chronic illnesses like osteoarthritis.
 
Our pain management doctors are well-versed in the mechanics of back pain and how it relates to posture. We are aware that bad postures like slouching or hunching can damage the spine’s natural ability to support weight and overstress the muscles and ligaments in the lower back. This overexertion can result in muscle fatigue and spasms, culminating in lower back pain.

In our clinic, we see a variety of poor posture types that contribute to back pain. We are aware that bad postures like slouching or hunching can damage the spine’s natural ability to support weight and overstress the muscles and ligaments in the lower back.

We also understand the various consequences of poor posture. These can include back pain and stiffness, muscle fatigue and spasms, headaches, neck pain, joint dysfunction, impaired balance and coordination, and even abnormal wear and tear on your vertebral discs.

As such, Rapid City Interventional Pain Clinic strongly believes in the importance of correcting posture for back pain relief. We provide advice and guidance on maintaining a neutral spine, choosing chairs with good lumbar support, and avoiding crossing your legs. We also advocate for regular exercises such as core strengthening and yoga, alongside flexibility-enhancing exercises, to strengthen back muscles and release tight muscles.

In Rapid City Interventional Pain Clinic, we are devoted to helping you maintain good posture to prevent back pain and its associated problems. Good posture is essential for preventing back pain and maintaining general spinal health, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 101 E Minnesota St. Suite 301 Rapid City, SD 57701. We serve patients from Rapid City SD, Rapid Valley SD, Black Hawk SD, Box Elder SD, Sturgis SD, and surrounding areas.