Dr. Tyler Ptacek

02/19/2026

What does a Radiofrequency machine look like and what does it do?

02/17/2026

Would you benefit from seeing us at our clinic?
Give us a Call today at (605) 342-3280.

02/12/2026

Dealing with chronic back pain?
It may not be your discs. For many patients, the issue is multifidus muscle dysfunction—the deep stabilizers that protect your spine.

I recorded a webinar with one of my patients explaining:
-- Why chronic back pain persists
-- What multifidus dysfunction is (in plain language)
-- How ReActiv8 restorative neurostimulation works
-- What the procedure and recovery are really like

▶️ Watch the recorded webinar here: https://loom.ly/BkwhQKs
📞 605-342-3280. Call our office to learn if this option may be right for you.

Dr. Ptacek of Rapid City Medical Center gives an overview of the ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy for chronic low back pain. Patient Briana shares her…

02/10/2026

Reactiv8 - Functional electrical stimulation that reawakens the core support system of your spine.

02/05/2026

The sacroiliac joint is the most common cause of back pain! Learn more:

02/04/2026

Pain can steal precious moments. Today, for World Cancer Day, we remind patients and families: pain control is a right, not a burden. Ask questions, request referrals (palliative care or pain specialists), and use pain scales to guide treatment. Small changes can give back comfort, sleep, and dignity. Reach out — help is available.

01/29/2026

Getting outside - even in cold weather - isn’t optional for health, it’s foundational. Here’s why it matters, especially when it’s tempting to stay indoors:

❄️ Light boosts serotonin and helps prevent seasonal depression. Cold exposure + movement improves focus, mood, and stress resilience.

❄️ Walking in cold weather improves circulation and cardiovascular conditioning. Further, it supports immune function through mild stress adaptation, and reduces pain by calming the nervous system.

❄️ Morning daylight exposure anchors your circadian clock and leads to better sleep onset and deeper sleep at night.

❄️ Kids especially need it as it improves attention, behavior, and emotional regulation. It builds tolerance to discomfort and confidence (“I can handle this”).

Cold weather isn’t a reason to stop going outside - it’s a reason to go out on purpose. The payoff in mood, sleep, resilience, and long-term health is disproportionate to the effort.
Dress properly and it becomes invigorating, not miserable.

01/27/2026

Call today at 605 342 3280 to make an appointment at Rapid City Pain!

01/22/2026

Pain steals the life you love.
If pain is limiting your sleep, movement, or joy, it’s time for real answers—not just more medications.
A pain specialist focuses on finding the source and helping you get back to living.

Call us today at (605) 342-3280!

01/20/2026

Give us a call today at (605) 342-3280.

01/13/2026

Radiofrequency ablation is one of the most common procedures we due to eliminate back and neck pain! Learn more:

12/30/2025

We hear this question a lot. Cervical Radiculopathy is the medical term for pain caused by a compressed nerve root in the neck. Unlike a simple muscle ache, this pain often radiates—traveling down into your shoulder, arm, or even your hand.

Conservative Treatment Options: Before considering surgery, we almost always start with conservative care. This might include:
✅ Cervical Traction: Gently creating space between vertebrae.
✅ Nerve Flossing: Special exercises to help the nerve "glide" freely.
✅ Anti-inflammatory protocols: Diet and medication management.

If you have tingling in your fingers or pain radiating down your arm, let’s get it checked out. Early treatment prevents long-term damage!

Call: 605-342-3280