What are the treatment options for back pain?

Treatment options for Back Pain?

Different options to treat back pain depending on the severity and duration of symptoms. They may comprise of one or many :

• Drugs & Medications
• Lifestyle Modifications
• Physiotherapy and Exercise
• Spinal Bracing
• Spinal Injections
• Spine Surgery

When is Surgery for Back pain required?

Most patients with Back pain respond well to non-surgical treatments (such as medication, exercises, lifestyle modifications, etc.) 1. Indications for spinal surgery in Back pain are:

• No response/ partial response to non-surgical treatments aer having diagnosed with a specific mechanical / neurological cause
• Progressive radiculopathy, arm pain, shoulder pain, numbness, and tingling in the arms or legs.
• Loss of power or sensation in arms or legs or loss of bowel or bladder control.