Services
Back Pain Urgent Care
near Sunny Isles
A board-certified physician examines you, screens for the rare serious causes, images on-site only when it is needed, and sends you home with a real treatment plan. About 8 minutes from the Collins Avenue towers.
Open seven days a week. Physician visit from $195. Most insurance accepted.
Joint Commission AccreditedThe only one in Florida
Can urgent care treat my back pain near Sunny Isles?
Yes, and with same-day imaging when it is warranted. TrufaMED sits in Surfside, about 8 minutes south of Sunny Isles Beach on Harding Avenue, and evaluates acute and subacute back pain seven days a week under physician supervision.
A board-certified physician examines you, orders on-site digital X-ray only if it is clinically needed, and gives you a treatment plan or a specialist referral before you leave. No primary care referral, no appointment, no drive into a hospital system. For Collins Avenue residents, seasonal visitors, and anyone working along the beach, it is a short trip down Harding to a Joint Commission-accredited clinic. This page covers the local logistics; for the full clinical deep-dive on acute back pain and sciatica, see our back pain and sciatica treatment page.
A short trip down Harding Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach is a dense stretch of high-rise living along Collins Avenue, where a back strain from the gym, a long flight, or a day on the boat can leave you stuck. The nearest full hospital means a wait and a parking deck. TrufaMED is a few minutes away and built for exactly this.
Minutes, not a hospital trip
From the Collins Avenue towers, our Surfside clinic is roughly 8 minutes south on Harding Avenue. You skip the emergency-room wait and the hospital parking deck for the same musculoskeletal evaluation.
Same-day digital X-ray
If imaging is warranted, the film is taken and read here the same visit, not booked for another day at an outside radiology office. The physician reviews it with you in about ten minutes.
Built for visitors and residents
Seasonal residents, snowbirds, and travelers staying along the beach can walk in without an established local doctor. We see you, treat you, and send your prescriptions wherever you need them.
Open when you need it
Seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, so a Saturday flare or a Sunday injury does not have to wait until Monday. A physician leads every shift.
Urgent care or the ER for back pain?
Most acute back pain is handled well at urgent care. A small set of symptoms point to the emergency room instead. Knowing the difference saves time and gets you to the right level of care.
Right for urgent care
The large majority of back pain is musculoskeletal: a muscle strain, a ligament sprain, disc irritation, or joint inflammation. New acute pain, pain after overexertion or a minor injury, radiating leg pain consistent with sciatica, and back pain with urinary symptoms that might point to a kidney cause are all appropriate to walk in with. We examine, image when indicated, prescribe when appropriate, and arrange follow-up.
Go to the ER instead
Loss of bladder or bowel control, weakness or numbness spreading down both legs, numbness in the groin or saddle area, a high fever with severe back pain, or back pain after a major impact such as a car crash or a fall from height. These can signal cauda equina syndrome, cord compression, a spinal infection, or a fracture. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If we identify a finding during your visit that needs emergency-level care, we coordinate transport and send a clinical summary with you immediately.
Back pain warning signs that mean the ER
These findings are uncommon, but they change everything. If you have any of them, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Do not wait for a walk-in slot.
Cauda equina syndrome
Numbness in the saddle area (inner thighs, perineum, or genitals), new trouble controlling the bladder or bowel, or weakness in both legs. This is a surgical emergency.
Fracture
Back pain after a car crash, a fall from height, or, in older adults or anyone on long-term steroids, after even minor trauma. A spinal fracture needs urgent imaging.
Spinal infection
A fever together with back pain, IV drug use, a recent spinal procedure, or a weakened immune system. An epidural abscess is a neurosurgical emergency.
Progressive weakness
Leg weakness that is getting worse, new numbness that is spreading, or new loss of coordination. A progressing neurologic deficit needs urgent evaluation.
Possible cancer
A history of cancer, unexplained weight loss, or night pain that is not relieved by changing position, especially over age 50 with a new persistent ache.
Severe, relentless pain
Pain that is unbearable, will not ease with rest or position, or is clearly out of proportion to a simple strain deserves an immediate, in-person assessment.
Common back complaints we treat same day
Back pain is the second most common reason adults see a physician. Our team evaluates and treats the full range of acute spinal and musculoskeletal presentations, and sorts the muscle problems from the ones that are not.
Muscle strain and spasm
The most common cause of acute low back pain. Overuse, heavy lifting, or a sudden awkward movement strains the muscle and triggers protective spasm. Pain is usually localized, worse with movement, and settles over days to weeks.
Lifting and sports injury
A gym session, a pickleball match, or a day on the water that ends with a clear mechanism of injury. We examine, rule out a fracture if indicated, and can provide physician clearance documentation.
Sciatica, new or flaring
One-sided pain radiating down the leg from an irritated nerve root. Most mild to moderate cases respond to conservative care; we watch closely for any progressive weakness.
Travel and posture pain
Long flights into MIA or FLL, hours at a desk, or a long drive can set off new lower-back pain. Common in seasonal residents arriving for the season and in remote workers.
Suspected kidney stone
Flank or lower-back pain with urinary symptoms can be a kidney stone or infection rather than a muscle issue. We run a urinalysis in clinic the same visit to tell them apart.
Post-accident back pain
After a moderate-impact collision, we perform a physician exam and provide the clinical documentation auto insurers and personal-injury cases expect, including findings, ICD-10 codes, and the plan.
Is it your back, or your kidney?
Lower-back and flank pain is one of the trickier complaints to sort out, and getting it right changes the treatment entirely. Our physicians separate a muscle problem from a kidney cause at the first visit.
Musculoskeletal back pain
Pain sits in the lower back, tends to worsen with specific movements or positions, and often follows lifting, a long drive, or overexertion. It eases with rest, heat, and anti-inflammatory medication. There are no urinary symptoms. This is the most common picture and responds well to same-day urgent care management.
A kidney cause
Kidney stones and kidney infections cause pain that usually sits higher, below the ribs at the side, and may radiate toward the groin. It frequently comes with urinary symptoms such as burning, urgency, blood in the urine, or fever. When we suspect a kidney cause, we run a urinalysis in clinic the same visit before treating.
When an X-ray helps, and when an MRI is the right test
Most acute back pain does not need imaging at all. We image when it changes the plan, not by reflex, and we tell you plainly when a scan is not in your interest.
When we X-ray same visit
An X-ray shows bone: fractures, alignment, and degenerative disc change. We order one on the first visit when a red flag is present, such as significant trauma, age over 65 with a severe first episode, a history of cancer, chronic steroid use, or a suspected fracture. On-site digital X-ray means the physician reads the film in about ten minutes. More on digital X-ray.
When an MRI is warranted
An MRI shows the soft tissue: discs, nerve roots, ligaments, and the spinal cord. It is reserved for radicular leg pain that persists six or more weeks despite conservative care, a progressive neurologic deficit, or suspected infection or cancer. If your X-ray is normal but symptoms point to a disc or nerve problem, we arrange an outpatient MRI referral and send a complete clinical summary to the radiologist.
Typical muscular back pain in someone under 50 with no red flags does not need an X-ray. A plain film in that group almost never changes the treatment, and over-imaging can slow recovery.
What we can do for your back today
The cornerstone of acute back pain care is evidence-based and unglamorous: anti-inflammatory medication, targeted muscle relaxation when spasm is present, and a structured return to activity. Opioids are not first-line and are avoided in routine care.
Anti-inflammatory medication
An NSAID for 7 to 10 days is the backbone of treatment, dosed to your history and any contraindications. A topical agent can be added for localized pain.
Muscle relaxant for spasm
When spasm is part of the picture, a short course of a muscle relaxant such as cyclobenzaprine or methocarbamol, usually 3 to 5 days at bedtime, eases the spasm. It causes drowsiness, so we advise against driving on it.
A clear activity plan
Specific return-to-activity milestones and heat guidance, plus return precautions that tell you exactly which symptoms mean you should come back or go to the ER.
Physical therapy referral
PT is one of the best-supported treatments for musculoskeletal back pain. We provide a formal referral and clinical summary the same day, and can point you to facilities near Sunny Isles or Aventura.
Same-visit prescriptions and notes
Medications are e-prescribed to any pharmacy in Miami-Dade before you leave. Need a work or clearance note, or auto-accident documentation? We provide it the same visit.
IV options for severe flares
For a severe flare with dehydration or nausea, the physician may add a targeted Pain Relief IV in clinic to settle symptoms faster.
Clear pricing, no surprise bills
A back pain evaluation bills as a standard urgent care visit and is covered by most major plans. No insurance? Pricing is set up front, so you always know what to expect before you are seen.
Starting prices; final cost depends on the services you need. Imaging is added only when clinically indicated. We accept Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Oscar Health, and Medicare. See accepted plans on our insurance page.
Led by board-certified physicians
Your back is examined by a physician trained to tell a simple strain from the rare emergency, and to treat it without over-imaging or over-prescribing.
Dr. Naidoo leads the clinical team and brings extensive adult and pediatric emergency, trauma, and critical-care experience from high-volume emergency departments. That training is exactly what is needed to separate a benign back strain from the small number of dangerous causes, quickly and calmly.
Dr. Gedalia earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his surgical residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York. His surgical background means imaging findings and possible fractures are read by a physician who treats the injuries behind them, and who knows when a spine specialist is genuinely needed.
Back pain near Sunny Isles, answered
The questions patients across Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, and North Miami Beach ask most before walking in.
Can urgent care treat back pain near Sunny Isles Beach?
Yes. TrufaMED in Surfside is about 8 minutes from Sunny Isles Beach and provides same-day walk-in evaluation for acute and subacute back pain, no appointment needed. A board-certified physician performs a full musculoskeletal and neurologic exam, orders on-site digital X-ray only when it is clinically indicated, and gives you a treatment plan or a referral before you leave. Walk in seven days a week.
Do you have X-ray for back pain on-site?
Yes. We have digital X-ray right here in the clinic. If your physician decides imaging is warranted during the visit, the film is taken and read the same day, with no separate radiology appointment and no waiting days for a result. A self-pay digital X-ray starts from $120. See our digital X-ray page for details.
What is the difference between needing an X-ray and an MRI for back pain?
An X-ray shows bone: fractures, alignment, and signs of degenerative disc change. An MRI shows soft tissue: discs, nerve roots, ligaments, and the spinal cord. For most acute back pain the physician will recommend an X-ray first. If the X-ray is normal but your symptoms point to a disc herniation, nerve compression, or spinal stenosis, we arrange an outpatient MRI referral and send a complete clinical summary to the radiologist.
When is back pain an emergency that needs the ER?
Go to the emergency room or call 911 right away for loss of bladder or bowel control, weakness or numbness that is spreading down both legs, numbness in the groin or saddle area, a high fever together with severe back pain, or back pain after major trauma such as a car crash or a fall. These can signal cauda equina syndrome, spinal cord compression, or a spinal infection, which are surgical or emergency-level conditions.
Are muscle relaxants safe, and will you prescribe them?
Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine or methocarbamol are commonly used for short-term relief of acute muscle spasm. The physician reviews your full history, current medications, and clinical picture before prescribing. They cause drowsiness and are generally avoided if you need to drive or operate machinery. A short course of 3 to 5 days is typical for an acute flare.
Can I drive after my urgent care visit for back pain?
It depends on your treatment. If you receive only an NSAID or a topical agent, driving is generally fine. If a muscle relaxant is prescribed, do not drive until you know how it affects you, because drowsiness is common. Your physician will advise you specifically based on what was prescribed and your own circumstances.
Will you refer me to physical therapy?
Yes. Physical therapy is one of the most evidence-supported treatments for musculoskeletal back pain. The physician provides a formal referral with a clinical summary the same day, so you can start PT quickly. We can also point you to physical therapy facilities near Sunny Isles or Aventura if you would like guidance.
Can back pain be caused by a kidney problem?
Yes. Kidney stones and kidney infections both cause flank or lower back pain that is easy to mistake for a muscle problem. Kidney pain usually sits a bit higher, below the ribs at the side, may radiate toward the groin, and often comes with urinary symptoms. When a kidney cause is suspected, we run a urinalysis in clinic the same visit to sort it out before treating.
What is sciatica and how do you treat it at TrufaMED?
Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back down one leg along the path of the sciatic nerve, usually from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis pressing on a nerve root. Mild to moderate cases respond well to conservative care: an NSAID, a short course of a muscle relaxant, and physical therapy. If symptoms are severe, rapidly progressive, or not improving by six weeks, we arrange a specialist referral and MRI. See our back pain and sciatica treatment page for the full clinical detail.
I injured my back lifting at the gym or in a car accident. What do you do?
We take a full history, examine you for any neurologic deficit, and order digital X-ray if it is clinically indicated to rule out a fracture. For a gym or sports injury we can provide physician clearance documentation. For a motor vehicle accident, we provide the clinical documentation that auto insurers and personal-injury cases typically need, including physician findings, ICD-10 codes, and the treatment plan.
Do you accept insurance for back pain urgent care visits?
Yes. TrufaMED accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Oscar Health (urgent care), and Medicare. We do not currently accept or . Self-pay patients are always welcome, with a physician visit starting from $195 and clear pricing up front.
When should I see a specialist instead of urgent care for back pain?
Chronic back pain that has stayed at the same level for months or years is better managed by a primary care physician or a spine specialist. Urgent care is the right place for new acute pain, a sudden worsening of existing pain, post-injury back pain, or back pain with new symptoms such as leg weakness or urinary changes. If you are unsure, walk in and let the physician assess. We will guide you to the right level of care honestly.
Minutes from Sunny Isles and Aventura
TrufaMED is at 9445 Harding Avenue in Surfside, a short drive south of Sunny Isles Beach and the Aventura area. Walk in without an appointment, seven days a week.
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Hours
Monday–Friday 9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM
Walk in any time during open hours. No appointment needed.
Contact
Phone (305) 537-6396
WhatsApp +1 (305) 842-9801
Email [email protected]
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. TrufaMED is urgent care, not an emergency room.
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