When do i see a doctor for back & neck pain?

If your back pain is more or less continuous throughout the day or affecting your daily routine or radiating to your legs and is accompanied by numbness, you should get to see your doctor right away. Any unusual weakness should also be evaluated.

Which specialist do i see for back pain treatment?

For your back pain the thumb rule is to start with conservative management in case its non-traumatic and see a specialist who can help you. This can include a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Orthopaedist or a Spine Specialist. They can evaluate your condition and offer appropriate treatment to help alleviate your pain.

Will back pain heal itself over time?

Back pain usually goes away on its own in case its non-traumatic. About 90 percent of patients with low back pain will recover within 6 weeks of following good posture habits, regular exercises, taking hot/cold packs as a regime, intake of good diet and daily stretches. Visit your therapist for accurate advice to treat your back pain.

Is lower back pain common in females?

Females have higher prevalence of low back pain (LBP) across all age groups, male vs. female difference in LBP prevalence further increases after female menopause age. Postmenopausal women show accelerated disc degeneration due to relative estrogen deficiency.

what causes lower back pain?

Most commonly, mechanical issues, soft-tissue injuries and weakness of core muscles are the cause of low back pain. These can further result in damage to the intervertebral discs, compression of nerve roots, and improper movement at the spinal joints. The single most common cause of lower back pain is a torn or pulled muscle and/or ligament.

How do i find treatment for lower back pain?

Basic remedies applied at home can be effective for treating mild or acute pain from muscle strain, as well as reducing the effects of chronic, severe pain. The method includes- Short rest period, Activity modification, Posture modification, Ice and head therapy and over the counter medication. In case these are not giving your relief, you can take the treatment of lower back pain at your nearest therapist or physician.

Do i need to see a doctor for lower back pain?

If your back pain is from a recent strain or mild injury try home care for atleast 3 days in case if it’s still unmanageable or accompanied by other symptoms such as numbness or tingling in your arms or legs than see a doctor right away.

Back & Neck Pain - India’s 1st Chain of Specialty Clinics for Orthopaedic Problems

Back & Neck Pain Services

Orthopaedic Spine Specialists

Orthocure has a panel of Gurgaon’s top Orthopaedic Spine Specialists who are experts in examining and treating conditions of back & neck. Collectively the team has several years of experience of operating the most complex cases of lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine such as, disc prolapse, deformities, degenerative diseases.

At Orthocure, the Spine specialists take a thorough examination and use special tests to correctly diagnose the problem and identify the root cause. They then work with the team of therapists to prepare a customized plan for the treatment, comprising of medicines, advanced therapies, chiropractic adjustments and core muscle strengthening. The goal is to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, correct the spinal alignment and build core strength. They continuously monitor the status throughout the recovery phase until desired treatment goals are achieved.

In rare cases, when necessary, the Orthopaedic spine specialists will recommend surgical modality for treatment. Our spine specialists undertake surgeries at leading hospitals in Gurgaon.

Doctor of Chiropractic

A doctor of chiropractic is a neuromusculoskeletal specialist with expertise in the treatment of spinal disorders using non-invasive techniques. Our Doctor of Chiropractic is a foreign trained doctor who is licensed by the Indian Association of Chiropractic Doctors.

Chiropractors are specially trained to diagnose and treat all nerve, muscle, tissue, and disc problems arising from the spine. This is done through a highly specific, safe and effective treatment called the “chiropractic adjustment”. The adjustments restore the correct alignment of the spine which is vital for treatment of chronic back and neck pain.

Advanced Spine Therapists

We have a team of highly skilled physiotherapists who are certified in the most advanced techniques to resolve back and neck pain. At Orthocure the spine therapists are experienced examine, diagnose and treat severe cases of back and neck pain. They use a range of therapies such as advanced electrotherapy, mobilization, muscle releases, functional movements, advanced techniques like dry needling, kinesio taping and dynamic cupping.

Spine therapists at Orthocure anchor the entire 360 degree treatment approach and provide pain relief, structural correction, core strengthening and wellness in a step by step manner. We also use the most advanced equipment and machines to effectively treat chronic back and neck pain.

MedX Back & Neck Treatment

Orthocure Clinic offers the first and only facility of MedX, USA in India.

MedX Lumbar Extension machine is considered the “gold standard” in USA, for treatment and prevention of chronic back pain.
Most cases of chronic back pain are bio-mechanical issues, MedX has special mechanism to isolate & strengthen weak core muscles of the back.
MedX treatment protocol is evidence based and the program was developed after years of research at University of Florida, USA FDA, USA approved with over 15 years of successful application in USA and worldwide.

The MedX treatment protocol

Consultation: An assessment by team of spine specialists is done first to ascertain your readiness for MedX protocol.
Initial Testing: You will undergo a test on MedX which measures the strength of your core back muscles. It gives you an accurate view of where you stand as compared to an average healthy person matching your profile.
Progressive Resistive Exercise: The MedX exercise routine consists of 16 to 24 sessions with 2 sessions per week. The Resistive exercise progresses at your pace hence making it extremely efficient in building core muscle strength.

Spinal Decompression Treatment

Orthocure Clinic offers Non-surgical Spinal decompression therapy from Canadian Decompression and Pain Center, Canada.Spinal Decompression therapy is primarily used to treat disc injuries of lower back. Due to accident or lifestyle related factors like being in a desk job or poor posture, the disc between spinal vertebrae may get compressed. This could lead to various disc related problems like slip disc, disc herniation or sciatica. Spinal Decompression treats the disc injuries across its various stages.
How does Spinal Decompression therapy work?

It “decompresses” the spinal structure.
There are a series of cycles of decompression and partial relaxation which promotes the diffusion of water and nutrients into the disc.
Spinal decompression is a targeted treatment for the specific area of the spine where there is a disc injury.

Spinal Decompression treatment protocol

Consultation: An assessment by team of spine specialists is done to ascertain the need for spinal decompression treatment for your spine.
Each session of spinal decompression lasts for about 30-45 minutes. During the decompression time, the patient stays in a relaxed, lying down state.
It may take 12-20 sessions of decompression treatment to treat the specific disc injury depending upon your condition.