Treatment Options for Back Pain

– Back pain that travels down the hip and/or leg
– Back pain with unexplained weight loss
– Back pain for more than 2-4 weeks
– Recent onset of back stiffness
– Back pain not improved with over-the-counter medication

– Back pain associated with nausea and/or vomiting
– Back pain that worsens with specific movements (coughing, twisting, bending)
– Muscle contractions or spasms in the back muscles

– Fever with back pain
– Weakness, loss of sensation, and/or tingling in one or both legs, or pelvis
– Sudden inability to walk, stand, or control bladder or bowel movements
– Back pain after trauma or injury, especially in elderly

The UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center in Gainesville is equipped to handle common and complex back and neck pain. Their multidisciplinary team will find a solution right for you, whether that is neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, pain management, neurology, spine rehabilitation and physical therapy or a combination of care. With quick and easy appointment options, many patients can be seen next day!

The Comprehensive Spine Center at UF Health North in Jacksonville treats common and complex conditions of the neck and back. They offer the most advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques to provide the highest quality care. Appointments are flexible with the option of in-person or virtual to meet your needs.

The UF Health Leesburg Neurosciences team provides patients with access to advanced treatment options and state-of-the-art technology. This team opts for choosing minimally invasive spinal treatments whenever possible to decrease the pain level and recovery time patients experience.

Chiropractors are health care professionals that perform manual adjustments of the spine and other parts of the body. These adjustments correct and restore the body’s natural alignment which can relieve acute and chronic pain. Chiropractic services are a covered benefit for GatorCare members.

Ask your health care provider for a referral.

Want a movement expert? A physical therapist can provide you with the best core and strength exercises to prevent or treat back pain.

The UF Health Fitness and Wellness Center offers a supervised medical fitness program for those completing rehabilitative therapy, have a medical condition, or a referral from a physician to complete a supervised fitness program.Safely build strength with the guidance of athletic trainers and exercise phys

Massage therapy is considered an integrative part of medicine. Massage therapy can improve blood circulation, relaxes muscles, and increase endorphin level. For a more holistic treatment option try massage therapy!

Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles, by a licensed practitioner, through the skin at specific points in the body to stimulate nerves or restore energy balance. Most often acupuncture is used to relieve pain and discomfort caused by chronic conditions and diseases. Acupuncture may be effective with other treatment options; discuss the possibility with your doctor first.

Once you know what kind of pain you are experiencing and find the appropriate treatment plan, maintenance is the next step. Prevention is essential for long-term care solutions.

Living with chronic pain can be devastating and effective pain management is critical. Prescription opioids can relieve pain in the short term but comes with serious risks. If you can relate click below for resources and help.

Unsure of how serious your back pain is. Find a provider in your network. Click here for more information about Primary Care, Urgent Care, or the Emergency Room.