What specialist is best for back pain?

The right specialist depends on the nature of your symptoms. Many patients begin with a primary care physician or a physical therapist to assess mobility and function. In more complex cases, care may involve pain management professionals, chiropractors, or orthopedic providers—each offering a different perspective depending on the underlying issue.

What is the most effective pain relief for back pain?

Effective pain relief often involves more than one strategy. A combination of physical therapy, manual techniques, targeted injections, and posture-focused changes can work together to reduce back pain and improve daily function—especially in chronic cases.

What is a red flag for lower back pain?

Certain signs may indicate a more serious condition requiring immediate medical evaluation. These include loss of bladder or bowel control, sudden leg weakness, unexplained weight loss, or pain that doesn't improve with rest. If any of these occur, it's important to seek care promptly.

Should I stretch my lower back if it hurts?

In mild cases, gentle stretching can help ease muscle tension and improve circulation. But if the pain is sharp, radiates down the leg, or starts after an injury, it's best to pause stretching and consult a professional first. Not all back pain responds well to movement, particularly when nerves are involved.

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Advanced Non‒Surgical Relief for Chronic and Acute Spine Pain

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year. At Core Medical Center, with clinics we're committed to helping our patients recover movement, reduce back pain, and restore their quality of life through non-surgical spine pain care.

We treat both acute and chronic back conditions using a multidisciplinary approach, offering physical therapy, chiropractic care, pain management, spinal procedures, and advanced interventional techniques like neurostimulator implants—all under one roof.

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What is Back Pain?

Discomfort in the back doesn’t always look—or feel—the same. It might be a lingering heaviness after long hours of sitting, a sudden twinge when bending down, or a persistent tightness that makes everyday tasks harder to manage.

These signals often reflect changes in how the joints, discs, ligaments, or nerves are functioning. Each of these components contributes to movement and balance throughout the body. When one area isn’t working as it should, other systems may compensate—leading to more tension and wear.

That’s why it’s important to look beyond the location of the issue and understand how the rest of the body is responding to it.

Common Causes of Back Pain We Treat

We treat a broad range of back pain conditions, including:

Structural and Degenerative Spine Conditions

Postural & Alignment Issues

Nerve‒Related & Radiating Pain

Injury & Referred Pain

Symptoms We Address with Back Pain Treatment

Back pain presents in many forms. You may benefit from care if you’re experiencing:

Localized pain in the lower, mid, or upper back

Pain that radiates into the legs or hips

Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the limbs

Stiffness, spasms, or reduced flexibility

Difficulty walking, standing, or sleeping

Pain triggered by movement or prolonged sitting

Balance or coordination issues

Loss of bladder or bowel control (requires urgent evaluation)

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Back Pain Treatments We Offer

Our team creates custom, non-surgical care plans to relieve pain, improve movement, and prevent recurrence—delivered under one roof at both of our locations.

Core and spine strengthening

Stretching, mobility work, and posture training

Manual therapy and myofascial release

Joint manipulation and mobilization

Postural correction

Reduces compression and improves spinal function

Non-opioid, function-based recovery

Physician-led plans to restore motion, reduce inflammation, and support daily activity

When conservative care isn’t enough, we offer:

Facet joint injections

Epidural steroid injections

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

Trigger point therapy

Tendon sheath and bursa injections

Regenerative medicine (PRP, when appropriate)

For patients with chronic back or nerve pain, a spinal cord stimulator may be recommended. This implantable device sends electrical impulses to block pain signals at the spinal level. It is especially helpful for:

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)

Chronic radiculopathy or neuropathy

Refractory pain that doesn’t respond to injections or therapy

We evaluate, trial, and refer qualified candidates to trusted specialists for implantation—while continuing your therapy before and after.

Chronic back pain often comes with emotional strain, stress, and even depression. Our team offers counseling for chronic pain in Missouri and behavioral therapy to help patients:

Manage stress and anxiety related to pain

Improve coping strategies

Enhance motivation and recovery outcomes

Address mood or sleep challenges caused by chronic discomfort

Back Pain FAQs

Yes. We evaluate patients and coordinate trials for spinal cord stimulator implants, often used in cases of chronic or post-surgical back pain.

Pain affects both the body and mind. Behavioral health support can reduce pain perception, improve stress response, and support long-term recovery.

Yes. We treat everything from muscle strain to disc herniation, nerve compression, and arthritic spine conditions.

In most cases, no. Our goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery through integrated care and targeted interventions. If surgery is required, we refer to trusted spine surgeons.

If your insurance is medicare and commercial, we are in-network. They will cover it at whatever rate they are contracted and if its MVA is typically on lien or med pay or pip or both, work comp is covered by the carrier.

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