Common Causes of Back Pain
Back pain can arise from various spinal or muscular issues, including:
- Facet arthropathy - degeneration of the small joints between vertebrae
- Sciatica - nerve pain radiating from the lower back to the legs
- Muscle strain - overstretching or injury to back muscles
- Sacroiliitis - inflammation of the joint connecting the spine and pelvis
- Bulging or herniated discs - disc material pressing on spinal nerves
- Degenerative disc disease - wear and tear of spinal discs with age
- Prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD) - a common structural cause of lower back pain
When to Seek Medical Help
- Persistent low back pain lasting more than four weeks
- Pain that radiates to the legs or buttocks
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs
- Difficulty standing, walking, or performing daily activities
- No relief after weeks of conservative treatment such as medications, physiotherapy, or rest
- If these symptoms persist, consultation with an orthopaedic spine specialist is strongly recommended.
Treatment Approach
Initial management usually includes rest, posture correction, pain medications, and physiotherapy.
Interventional pain management techniques may be used to relieve chronic pain and improve mobility.
Surgical options are considered only when non-surgical treatments fail to provide relief or in cases of nerve compression.
Our Goal
Most back problems improve with the right balance of self-care and medical guidance.
Our aim is to help patients understand the cause of their pain, choose the least invasive and most effective treatment, and restore control over their daily lives.