Back Pain Treatment

Available in 50 states + DC

Back Pain Treatment

Review your back pain symptoms with August for free, then get Back Pain Treatment from a board-certified MD for $39, if needed.

  • Free to start
  • Board-certified doctors, 24/7
  • Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
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  • HIPAA secured
  • Available 24x7
  • Board-certified doctors
  • Your pharmacy, your way

How Back Pain Treatment works

From your first message to your prescription and follow-up, it all happens in one chat.

  1. I'd like help with a health concern.
    AugustTell me what has been going on so I can help you find the next step.
    I'd like to speak to a doctor

    Tell August your symptoms

    Describe what you're feeling in plain words. August asks a few questions. Free, anytime.

  2. Doctor connected

    Dr. Trushar Dungarani, DO

    Licensed in New York

    Your doctor already has your health summary.
    Replying nowOpen visit

    A doctor reviews your case

    A board-certified doctor joins your chat with your symptom summary and decides the right treatment. Your first visit is included with August Care.

  3. Prescription sent

    Your treatment

    Dosing and care plan in your chat

    Walgreens, 0.4 mi away

    Or delivered tomorrow, free

    Ready for pickup at 4:30 pm

    Prescription sent to your pharmacy

    When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to the pharmacy you choose, with a clear care plan you can keep.

  4. I'd like help with a health concern.
    AugustTell me what has been going on so I can help you find the next step.
    I'd like to speak to a doctor

    Follow up anytime

    Message August if your symptoms don't improve. A doctor can review your case and help with the next step.

Care that keeps going after your visit.

  • Follow-up if symptoms don't clear

    Still uncomfortable after starting treatment? Message August and a doctor reviews how you're doing.

  • Help if it comes back

    If your symptoms come back, a doctor can review your case and help find the right next step.

  • Refills, when appropriate

    Need a refill of something you already take? Ask in the same chat, no new appointment needed.

Reasons to start

Back pain can interfere with work, sleep, and daily activities. A licensed MD can help identify the cause, recommend effective treatment, and determine whether additional testing or specialist care is needed.

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  • You have lower, middle, or upper back pain affecting your daily activities.
  • You strained your back from lifting, exercise, or repetitive movements and want medical advice.
  • Your back pain has lasted more than a few weeks or keeps coming back.
  • You have pain that travels into your hips, buttocks, or legs.
  • You want to know whether your symptoms may be related to a disc problem, arthritis, or another condition.
  • You want guidance on medications, physical therapy, and other treatment options.

What it's like to have August.

Real stories from people who turned to August for answers, and found real care.

“No awkward clinic visit.”

I'd been dealing with hair thinning for months. The doctor prescribed treatment through August for $39. No awkward clinic visit, no insurance drama.

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Brooklyn, NY

“Every number, in plain English.”

I uploaded my lab results and August broke down every number in plain English. When my cholesterol flagged high, a doctor followed up the same day.

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Chicago, IL

“Diagnosed in 30 minutes.”

I had a stubborn skin rash for weeks. Sent a photo through August, got a diagnosis and a prescription cream within 30 minutes.

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Atlanta, GA

“Ten minutes, start to finish.”

I needed a doctor's note for work after being sick. The whole thing took 10 minutes through August.

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Portland, OR

9M+ people trust August with their health

Questions about Back Pain Treatment.

Muscle and ligament strain — from poor mechanics, sudden movement, or prolonged posture — accounts for the majority of acute back pain. Disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and spinal stenosis are important structural causes. Serious causes (fracture, infection, cancer) are uncommon but require consideration.