Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

Your spine is a column of more than 30 bones (vertebrae) held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments and cushioned by shock-absorbing disks. A problem in any part of your spine can cause back pain. For some people, back pain is simply an annoyance. For others, it can be both excruciating and disabling.

Most back pain — even severe back pain — goes away on its own in two to four weeks. Surgery is rarely needed for back pain and is generally considered only as a last resort.

When to see a doctor

Most back pain gets better within a few weeks without treatment. If you’re very uncomfortable, you can rest in bed for a day or two, but longer than that does more harm than good. Over-the-counter pain medications often help reduce back pain, as does the application of cold or heat to the painful area.

Schedule an office visit
Call your doctor if your back pain hasn’t improved at all after three days of home treatment or if your back pain:

  • Is constant or intense, especially at night or when you lie down
  • Spreads down one or both legs, especially if the pain extends below your knee
  • Causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs
  • Occurs with unintended weight loss
  • Occurs with swelling or redness on your back

Seek emergency medical care
Call 911 or  emergency medical help or have someone drive you to the emergency room if your back pain:

  • Occurs after a high-impact car crash, bad fall or sports injury
  • Causes new bowel or bladder control problems
  • Occurs with a fever

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If you’re looking for high quality, personal service you’ve come to the right place. At MinuteMed Walk-In Medical Clinic (Lafayette Walk In Clinic) & Urgent Care in Lafayette, Louisiana, we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. Walk-Ins are welcome or you can go to our “Contact Us” page and give us a call to schedule an appointment!

Lafayette Medical Services from MinuteMed Walk in Clinic & Urgent Care Facility is designed to provide affordable and timely minor medical and primary care to individuals in our community. Our Acadiana Walk In Clinic will offer services of experienced and friendly physicians and nurse practitioners to provide patients with thorough assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of minor ailments, as well as screening, preventative medicine, and health education.

Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Minor illnesses such as Respiratory Illnesses, Eye, Ear, and Nasal Infections, etc.
  • Minor Injuries such as Muscle Strains, Wounds, Burns, Bites, etc.
  • Skin conditions such as Lice, Rashes, Fungal Infections,
    Sunburn, etc.
  • Wellness and Physical exams
  • Laboratory Test and Blood Work Interpretation
  • Flu, Tetanus, and TB Vaccinations
  • Screening for Breast and Prostrate Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol
  • Wart, Skin Tag, and Mole removal, Abscess Drainage, and Laceration Repair
  • Joint Injections
  • Laser hair removal
  • Botox Injections – Headaches, Excessive Underarm Sweating, and Wrinkles
  • Juvederm– Lip Enhancement and Facial Filler
  • Aviation Medical Examiner – We will be performing Pilot Physical Examinations and Health Certifications
  • In Home Sleep Study Testing and Treatment
  • School Physicals
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MinuteMed Walk In Clinic Accepts All Private Insurances if not currently Enrolled we will attempt to include your insurance Company and charge you at the Insurance company rate.

MinuteMed Walk In Clinic does not accept Medicare or Medicaid

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WHAT IS PROMEDX?

ProMedX is a state-certified healthcare membership policy which allows policy holders to receive minor medical care at a discounted rate.

Who Can Sign Up For ProMedX?

Those without any healthcare coverage. Those who only have major catastrophic or high deductible policies. Small business owners as part of a benefits package. Business owners looking for a less expensive option for minor medical care for their full-time or part-time employees. Business who are self-insured.

What do I Get If I Join?

Policy Holders pay only $20 per office visit. Your policy benefits include The office visit.  Treatment of your minor illness and injuries including but not limited to – allergy symptoms, coughs, flu-like symptoms, pink eye & styes, sore throat, urinary tract infection, skin conditions, cuts & lacerations, sprains & strains. Any required in-house lab work (US, UPT, rapid strep test, blood sugar, flu test, urine drug screen). Discounts on in-house prescription medications. Annual influenza vaccine (no office visit charge). Annual physicals for work or school and Much More.

What is the Cost for ProMedX?

Individual policies cost is a reasonable $50.00 per month per yearly contract effective the next business day. $20.00 exam fee per visit. $200.00 per month for a family of 4 or more. Optional $120.00 per member sign up fee. ($100.00 activation fee plus $20.00 exam fee. Allows policy to take effect same day and covers full price of your visit). May cancel the policy at any time after six months with written notice. You will not be denied a policy due to previously existing conditions.

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