Back Pain / Slip Disc / Sciatica

🔹 What is Low Back Pain?

Low back pain is pain in the lower part of your back. It may feel like:

• Dull aching pain
  
  

• Sudden sharp pain
  
  

• Stiffness
  
  

• Pain going down the leg (sciatica)
  
  

It is very common and can affect anyone.

🔹 Common Causes

Most back pain is not serious. Common reasons include:

• Muscle strain (wrong lifting, sudden movement)
  
  

• Long sitting (office work, driving)
  
  

• Slip disc
  
  

• Weak back muscles
  
  

• Age-related changes
  
  
  

✅ What You Should Do

• Stay active (do not take complete bed rest)
  
  

• Use hot packs for relief
  
  

• Maintain correct posture
  
  

• Avoid lifting heavy weight
  
  

💊 Treatment Options

✔ Medicines

• Pain relief medicines
  
  

• Muscle relaxants
  
  

• Nerve pain medicines (if leg pain present)
  
  

✔ Physiotherapy

• Back strengthening exercises
  
  

• Stretching
  
  

• Posture correction
  
  

✔ Advanced Pain Treatment

If pain does not improve:

• Targeted injections
  
  

• Nerve blocks
  
  

• Radiofrequency treatment
  
  

👉 These are safe, minimally invasive procedures and can help avoid surgery.

❗ Do You Need Surgery?

No, in most cases.
More than 90% patients improve without surgery.

🧘 Tips to Prevent Back Pain

• Exercise regularly
  
  

• Avoid long sitting (take breaks)
  
  

• Maintain proper posture
  
  

• Keep healthy weight
  
  

• Use proper chair and mattress
  
  

🌟 Final Advice

Do not ignore back pain. Early treatment gives better results.
With proper care, you can live a pain-free and active life.

👨‍⚕️ Consult Now

Dr. Nipun Lamba
Pain Management Specialist
📞 9529725485