Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA
Back pain in active adults ranges from disc-related pain to chronic muscular stiffness. Wimmer offers non-surgical care — including spinal decompression and image-guided injections — after a careful evaluation, aiming to relieve pain and restore function without surgery.
Common causes & symptoms
- Chronic or recurring low back pain
- Disc-related pain and stiffness
- Pain that limits golf, sitting, or sleep
- Radiating pain (see also sciatica)
When to seek care
If back is limiting your activity, lingering for more than a couple of weeks, waking you at night, or causing swelling or instability, it's worth a proper evaluation. Early, accurate assessment often opens up more — and less invasive — options.
How we evaluate it
Your visit begins with an unhurried conversation and an in-office ultrasound, so we can see the area clearly. From there, Derek builds a personalized, honest plan — and explains exactly what each option can and cannot do for your situation.
Non-surgical options we may consider
- Non-surgical spinal decompression — gentle, targeted relief
- Image-guided injections — precise, when appropriate
- Regenerative options — for selected soft-tissue pain
- Activity & maintenance planning — to prevent recurrence
Keeping you active
For golfers, pickleball and tennis players, boaters, and active retirees, the goal isn't just less pain — it's getting back to the life you love and staying there. That's the heart of how we plan your care.
Frequently asked questions
Very often, yes. Non-surgical options such as spinal decompression and targeted injections help many patients. We refer for surgical evaluation only when warranted.
It's a gentle, computer-controlled traction therapy that eases pressure on spinal discs and nerves — non-surgical and with no downtime.
It can be. If pain radiates down the leg, see our sciatica page — and we'll evaluate the source during your visit.
