Dr. Tyler Ptacek

Dr. Tyler Ptacek Double Board Certified Pain Specialist located in Rapid City, SD.

We hear this question a lot. Cervical Radiculopathy is the medical term for pain caused by a compressed nerve root in th...
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

Merry Christmas from the Ptaceks!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Ptaceks!

Christkindlmarkt in ViennaWishing all a joyful Christmas season!
12/24/2025

Christkindlmarkt in Vienna
Wishing all a joyful Christmas season!

Types of Pain You do not have to live in discomfort. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and discuss a t...
12/18/2025

Types of Pain

You do not have to live in discomfort. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and discuss a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. 605-342-3280

12/16/2025
December 14 has me grateful for:• A warm home• Kids who still believe in magic• A spouse who’s my teammate• The ability ...
12/14/2025

December 14 has me grateful for:
• A warm home
• Kids who still believe in magic
• A spouse who’s my teammate
• The ability to slow down and breathe, even for a moment

Behind every service member is a family holding down the fort — loving, waiting, and supporting from miles away.Today, o...
12/07/2025

Behind every service member is a family holding down the fort — loving, waiting, and supporting from miles away.
Today, on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor not only the heroes who served then, but every military family carrying that legacy today.

Thank you for your courage, your resilience, and your heart.

Driving back from a Nebraska ThanksgivingMy impression:• Driving with kids 14+ hours is tough.• This holiday is a great ...
12/01/2025

Driving back from a Nebraska Thanksgiving

My impression:

• Driving with kids 14+ hours is tough.
• This holiday is a great reminder to be grateful for what we do have.
• Food, friends, and family — they’re what make life meaningful.
• The chaos is temporary, but the memories and experience stick.
• And no matter how busy or loud life gets, gratitude always recenters you.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving — here’s to heading into the rest of the year with a full heart!

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101 E Minnesota Street #210
Rapid City, SD
57701

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