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What is Back Pain?
Back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide, and it is one of the most prominent reasons people visit the doctor or miss work.
Basic home treatment and appropriate body posture can frequently cure the back and keep it functional within a few weeks. Back pain is rarely treated with surgery.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain is usually associated with the following conditions:
- The strain of a muscle or ligament: Back muscles and ligaments can be strained by repeated heavy lifting or a sudden uncomfortable movement. Constant tension on the back might produce severe muscle spasms if one is in poor physical shape.
- Osteoporosis: The backbone can develop fractures and cause pain, as osteoporosis makes the bones brittle and porous.
- Kidney stones can also result in back pain.
- Ruptured disks: Disks act as cushions between the spine’s bones (vertebrae). A disk’s fragile substance can expand or rupture, putting pressure on a nerve.
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis can frequently result in lower back aches.
What are the Symptoms of Back Pain?
Back discomfort can occur in numerous ways, including:
- Lower back pain that is dull and painful
- A stabbing or shooting pain that runs down the leg and into the foot
- A painless inability to stand up straight
- A limited range of motion and capacity to stretch the spine
Back pain symptoms, if caused by strain or abuse, are usually brief but might continue for days or weeks. The pain is considered chronic when it has been persistent for more than three months, and if chronic, a visit to a doctor should be made.
How is Back Pain Diagnosed?
During the diagnosis, an assessment of the ability to sit, stand and walk is done to rule out the source of discomfort. If the doctor suspects a certain condition that is causing the back discomfort, they may request one or more of the following tests:
- CT or MRI scans to detect herniated discs and abnormalities with bones, muscles, tissue, tendons, nerves, ligaments, and blood vessels.
- X-ray to rule out arthritis and fractures.
- Bone scan, performed in rare circumstances to check for bone cancers or compression fractures caused by osteoporosis.
- Blood tests to rule out infection
What is the Treatment for Back Pain?
Back pain is an illness that affects everyone differently. A majority of back pain improves after a month of home treatment, while for some, the discomfort lasts a few months to years.
The pain can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain medications and the use of heat. Bed rest is not advised. Instead, it is recommended to Continue doing activities to the extent that one is capable. Light exercise, such as regular walking and daily activities, are advised. If home remedies don’t work after a few weeks, the doctor may prescribe more potent drugs or other treatments that include;
- Muscle relaxants to relax the muscles
- Pain medications that can be applied to the skin-These lotions, salves, ointments, and patches deliver pain-relieving ingredients through the skin.
- Antidepressants
- Narcotics- Opioid-containing drugs, such as oxycodone or hydrocodone, can be used for a limited time under the doctor’s care.
There are some other procedures too, which include,
- Injections with cortisone, a powerful anti-inflammatory steroid and a numbing agent, is injected into the region around the spinal cord. The cortisone injection helps to reduce inflammation around the nerve roots, but it usually only lasts a month or two.
- Electrical impulses can be sent to specific nerves that cause pain using devices implanted beneath the skin to inhibit pain signals.
- Surgical- Surgery is usually reserved for pain that hasn’t responded to prior treatments and is caused by structural issues such as the constriction of the spine or a ruptured disc.
Back Pain Treatment in Hyderabad
Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for back pain, from simple home care to advanced pain management, by Dr. Srikanth Reddy, Consultant Neurosurgeon, at Neurocyte, Gachibowli and Apollo Hospitals, Financial District.
- Thorough assessment to find the cause
- Non-surgical treatment first
- Injections and advanced pain management options
Back Pain Treatment In Hyderabad
Back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide and one of the leading reasons people see a doctor or miss work. It can come from muscle or ligament strain, osteoporosis, ruptured discs, arthritis or even kidney stones, and ranges from a dull ache to a shooting pain down the leg.
Dr. Srikanth Reddy, Consultant Neurosurgeon, excels in diagnosing and treating back pain, from simple home care and medicines to injections and advanced pain management. Using careful assessment and imaging such as MRI and CT scan, he identifies the true cause of the pain and plans treatment that fits each patient, recommending surgery only when it is truly needed. Known for his patient-centred care, Dr. Srikanth Reddy is a trusted choice for back pain treatment in Hyderabad.
Book AppointmentWhat Is Back Pain?
Back pain is the most common cause of disability worldwide, and it is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor or miss work.
Basic home treatment and appropriate body posture can often heal the back and keep it functional within a few weeks. Back pain is rarely treated with surgery.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain is usually associated with the following conditions:
Muscle Or Ligament Strain
Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain the back muscles and ligaments. Constant strain on the back can cause painful muscle spasms, especially if you are in poor physical shape.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis makes the bones brittle and porous, so the vertebrae can develop fractures that cause pain.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can also result in back pain.
Ruptured Discs
Discs act as cushions between the bones of the spine (vertebrae). The soft material inside a disc can bulge or rupture, putting pressure on a nerve.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis can frequently result in lower back pain.
What Are The Symptoms Of Back Pain?
Back pain can show up in several ways, including:
- Dull, aching pain in the lower back
- A stabbing or shooting pain that runs down the leg and into the foot
- Inability to stand up straight
- Limited range of motion and ability to stretch the spine
How Is Back Pain Diagnosed?
During diagnosis, your ability to sit, stand and walk is assessed to find the source of the discomfort. If the doctor suspects a particular condition behind the back pain, they may request one or more of the following tests:
CT Or MRI Scan
Detects herniated discs and abnormalities of bones, muscles, tissue, tendons, nerves, ligaments and blood vessels.
X-Ray
Used to rule out arthritis and fractures.
Bone Scan
Performed in rare circumstances to check for bone tumours or compression fractures caused by osteoporosis.
Blood Tests
Used to rule out infection.
What Is The Treatment For Back Pain?
Back pain affects everyone differently. Most back pain improves after a month of home treatment, while for some people the discomfort lasts from a few months to years.
The pain can be eased with over-the-counter pain medicines and the use of heat. Bed rest is not advised. Instead, continue your activities as far as you are able. Light exercise, such as regular walking, and daily activities are recommended.
If home remedies do not work after a few weeks, the doctor may prescribe stronger medicines or other treatments.
Consult Dr. Srikanth ReddyHome Care
Over-the-counter pain medicines, heat, light exercise such as walking, and staying active. Bed rest is not advised.
Prescription Medicines
Muscle relaxants to relax the muscles; creams, salves, ointments and patches that deliver pain-relieving ingredients through the skin; antidepressants; and, for a limited time under the doctor's care, opioid-containing narcotics such as oxycodone or hydrocodone.
Injections
Cortisone, a powerful anti-inflammatory steroid, along with a numbing agent, is injected into the region around the spinal cord. It reduces inflammation around the nerve roots, but the relief usually lasts only a month or two.
Nerve Stimulation
Devices implanted beneath the skin can send electrical impulses to specific nerves to block pain signals.
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Sweta ChoudhuryFrequently Asked Questions
What causes back pain?
Common causes include muscle or ligament strain, osteoporosis, kidney stones, ruptured discs and arthritis.
What are the symptoms of back pain?
A dull, aching lower back, stabbing or shooting pain running down the leg into the foot, inability to stand up straight and a limited range of motion in the spine.
When should I see a doctor for back pain?
Back pain is considered chronic when it lasts more than three months, and a doctor should be consulted if so.
How is back pain diagnosed?
The doctor assesses your ability to sit, stand and walk and may order CT or MRI scans, X-rays, a bone scan or blood tests.
What is the treatment for back pain?
Most back pain improves within a month with home treatment such as over-the-counter pain medicines, heat and light activity. If it does not, doctors may prescribe stronger medicines or recommend injections or nerve stimulation.
Who is the best doctor for back pain in Hyderabad?
Dr. Srikanth Reddy, Consultant Neurosurgeon, treats back pain at Neurocyte, Gachibowli and Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad.
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