Back Pain Treatment Specialist in Rapid City, SD

The most effective treatment for back pain is different for each patient and varies based on several factors, such as:

• The severity of back pain
• The cause of back pain
• How long the back pain has persisted
• The overall health of the patient
• If any underlying conditions are present
• If other treatments have not provided relief
• How the patient responds to the treatment

Depending on the factors mentioned above, the most effective treatment for back pain can range from chiropractic care to spinal decompression to physical rehabilitative therapy. To find out which back pain treatment is best for your situation, visit the back pain professionals at Rapid City Interventional Pain Clinic today.

While back pain is a common condition that is often accompanied by mild symptoms, there are some signs to look out for that could indicate back pain is serious, including:

• Persistent fevers
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blood in the stool or urine
• Progressive numbness or weakness in the legs
• Inability to urinate
• Inability to have a bowel movement
• Loss of bowel/bladder control
• Pain at night
• Sexual dysfunction
• Balance problems
• Pain not alleviated by different positions
• The pain worsened by different positions
• Recent IV drug use
• Progressive worsening of pain despite relative rest
• Recent trauma 

Because the back is a large structure, several different conditions can cause pain in this region, including:

• Fractures
• Disc herniations
• Cauda equina syndrome
• Tumors
• Disc or bone infections
• Kidney infections or kidney stones
• Osteoporosis
• Spinal instability
• Meningitis
• Spinal stenosis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Transverse myelitis
• GI ulcers
• Thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms 

Chronic back pain is a prevalent condition that affects the lives of millions of Americans, and this number grows each passing year. Because of its commonness, there are several different treatments for chronic back pain, with new therapies being introduced all the time. A treatment that has recently gained a lot of popularity is spinal decompression therapy. This therapy involves lying on a table, which is then inverted; this relieves pressure in the spinal column and can often provide instant relief. However, the benefits do not end there: the negative pressure created in the spinal column allows nutrient-rich blood to enter, enabling the spine and vertebrae to heal faster. 

There are also other tried and true minimally invasive treatments and surgeries for chronic back pain. These methods have helped countless individuals achieve a better quality of life by eliminating back through directly addressing its underlying cause. 

If you are experiencing back pain, know that there is help available. At Rapid City Interventional Pain Clinic, our medical professionals are dedicated to helping patients overcome their back pain with minimally invasive and non-pharmacological treatments. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 101 E Minnesota St. Rapid City, SD 57701. We serve patients from Rapid City SD, Rapid Valley SD, Black Hawk SD, Box Elder SD, and surrounding areas.