Conditions We Treat
Back Pain Treatment in Utah
Whether your back “went out” last week or has been nagging for years, there are more options than rest, pills, and waiting for surgery. Find out what is actually causing your pain and which treatment fits it.
What Back Pain Is
Why Backs Hurt, and Why Rest Rarely Fixes It
Low and mid back pain is one of the most common reasons adults see a doctor, and it rarely has a single cause. Herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, muscle strain from lifting or posture, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and injuries from auto accidents all show up as “my back hurts.” Each one is treated differently.
Discs and the nerves behind them are the usual suspects when pain radiates into a hip or leg, or when sitting is worse than standing. Muscle and joint problems tend to ache with movement and ease with rest. Because the causes overlap, a real exam and, when needed, imaging come before any plan.
What most people are offered is a temporary fix: rest, medication, or a generic stretching sheet. Those can calm a flare, but they do not change what caused it, which is why the pain keeps coming back. Some people go on to surgery and still hurt, a pattern common enough to have a name, failed back surgery syndrome.
Don't Wait It Out
Signs It's Time to Get Your Back Evaluated
- Pain that has lasted more than a few weeks or keeps coming back
- Pain, numbness, or tingling that travels into a hip, buttock, or leg
- Stiffness that makes it hard to stand up straight, sit through a drive, or sleep
- You are relying on pain relievers or a heating pad to get through normal days
- You have been told to rest, wait, or “consider surgery” without a clear diagnosis
Back problems are easier to treat before the surrounding muscles weaken and the pattern sets in. If you have already been told surgery is your only option, a second look is worth an hour of your time. Back pain with loss of bladder or bowel control, or sudden weakness in a leg, needs emergency care right away.
The Full Toolbox
Back Pain Treatment, From Conservative to Advanced
At Integrated Pain Specialists, medical providers, chiropractors, and physical therapists work under one roof, so your plan is built from the whole toolbox rather than one specialty’s answer.
Take pressure off the disc and nerve. For herniated or degenerative discs and pinched nerves, spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on the disc and the nerves around it, without surgery or medication.
Restore alignment and movement. Chiropractic care addresses joint restriction and mechanics, and physical therapy rebuilds the core strength and flexibility that keep the spine stable so relief lasts.
Calm pain and inflammation. When a flare is too intense to work through, targeted injections and medical pain management settle the irritated joint or nerve so the rest of the plan can do its job.
Regenerative options. For appropriate candidates, regenerative medicine may support the body’s own repair process.
Our Back Pain Program
One Plan for Your Back, Built From a Real Diagnosis
Every plan starts with a thorough diagnostic exam, and imaging when it is needed, to find whether the pain is coming from a disc, a joint, a nerve, or the muscles around them. From there we combine decompression, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and medical care into a schedule built around your case, not a one-size protocol.
Care is delivered at our Bountiful and South Jordan clinics, and your progress is measured at each stage so you can see whether mobility and strength are coming back. Whether your pain began after a car accident or crept in over years, the goal is the same: lasting relief without relying on surgery or daily medication.
The Integrated Difference
One Team, One Plan, Every Option
You do not have to guess whether this is a disc problem, a joint problem, or a muscle problem. Our integrated team evaluates it together and builds one plan, whether that is spinal decompression, chiropractic care, physical therapy, injections, or a combination. Your first consultation is free, and you will leave with an honest answer about what your back needs.
Common Questions
Back Pain FAQs
What causes lower back pain?
The most common causes are muscle strain, herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and sacroiliac joint problems. Poor posture, improper lifting, and auto accident injuries often trigger them. Because the treatments differ, an exam and, when needed, imaging pinpoint the actual source.
Can back pain be treated without surgery or medication?
Yes. Most back pain, including many herniated discs, responds to non-surgical care such as spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and targeted injections. Surgery is reserved for the small number of cases where those options are not enough.
When should I see a doctor about back pain?
If pain has lasted more than a few weeks, keeps returning, or travels into a hip or leg, it is time for an evaluation. Seek emergency care right away for back pain with loss of bladder or bowel control or sudden leg weakness.
What is spinal decompression and does it help herniated discs?
Spinal decompression is a gentle, non-surgical therapy that slowly stretches the spine to relieve pressure on discs and nerves. It is commonly used for herniated and degenerative discs, sciatica, and nerve compression, and it is often combined with physical therapy and chiropractic care.
Do you take insurance for back pain treatment?
Most of our care is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare. Coverage varies by insurer and individual policy, and our team verifies your benefits before any care begins.
Take the Next Step
Get an Honest Answer About Your Back
Start with a free consultation. Talk through your back pain and your options, and decide whether our practice is a good fit, with no sales pitch. Bountiful or South Jordan.