Best back pain treatment in PCMC

What is Back Pain Treatment?

Almost everyone, at some phase in life, experiences back pain. There are multiple reasons for back pain like muscle sprain, ligament tear, herniated disc, pinched nerves, and many more. 

Chronic back pain should not be ignored and therefore must be reported to a back pain specialist in Pune at the most earlier. Dr. Ankur Kumar is the best back pain treatment in PCMC, Pune. He has more than 10 years of experience in all orthopedic treatments.

Diagnosis of Back Pain?

When you visit the spine specialist doctor for back pain, the doctor does a physical assessment of the back, asks for a motion test (sitting, walking, and lifting the leg), and asks the patient to rate the pain out of 10.

If doctors doubt that any specific cause for your back pain, they ask for these tests to be done:

  • Bone Scan
  • Blood test
  • MRI scan
  • CT scan
  • Nerve studies

Back Pain Treatment:

Generally, the back pain specialist prepares a customized back pain treatment in Pune based on a detailed examination of reports. Then, relying on the intensity of back pain,i.e., mild, moderate, or severe, the following therapy is given:

  • Medications: Typically, NSAID medicines, like Ibuprofen and naproxen are advised for curing back pain. Pain reducers like Tylenol can also be used. Don’t take any of these medications without the doctor’s precise instructions. Although these are helpful, overuse of these medicines can have side effects.
  • Opioids: Opioids are painkillers utilized for curing extreme pain. Medicines like oxycontin act on the brain to reduce pain. These medicines should be taken only with doctors’ prescriptions as their overuse may cause habit.
  • Muscle relaxants: The back pain specialist recommends muscle -relaxants to alleviate muscle spasms or muscle pull, as these medications calm down the central nervous system. Antidepressants: Antidepressants are suggested to cure severe nerve-related back pain. Amitriptyline is one of the most typical antidepressants used for back pain treatment.
  • Therapy:

    Apart from these allopathic medications and therapies, some other treatments can be considered, such as:
    • Acupuncture
    • Massage
    • Relaxation techniques
    • Cognitive-behavioral technique

Other Treatments:

  • Steroid Injection: As a desperate attempt to get rid of severe back pain, doctors may assist with steroid injections to the pain site. It is a momentary solution as its effect stays around three months.
  • Surgery: Surgery is the last alternative or the final attempt to treat back pain. Surgery is the last option if other ways fail to cure the pain or if the doctor feels the case is getting worse and requires surgical intervention.

Why Choose Dr. Ankur Kumar For Back Pain Treatment?

It is recommended to maintain a healthy and active life to diminish your chances of getting back pain. However, if you have had back pain for more than a week, you must consult an orthopedic or back pain specialist in Pune to treat your back pain. If you seek back pain treatment in Pune, consult Dr. Ankur Kumar, one of the professional and best back pain treatment in PCMC, Pune. He also treats Hip pain treatment, Knee pain treatment, and Pediatric Orthopedic treatment.