Dr Ortho

Back Pain

Back pain is a pervasive challenge, often dictating how you live, work, and even sleep. Far from being a mere inconvenience, persistent back pain can profoundly impact your quality of life, transforming simple tasks into agonizing efforts. At Dr. Patel Ortho Clinic, we don’t just treat symptoms; we meticulously diagnose the intricate source of your back pain and deliver targeted, personalized solutions designed to restore your comfort, strength, and the vitality you deserve. Your back, a marvel of biomechanical engineering, comprises a sophisticated network of bones (vertebrae), cushioning discs, intricate ligaments, powerful muscles, and sensitive nerves.
  • Pain radiating down one or both legs, especially if it extends below the knee.

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs or feet.

  • Sudden, severe back pain following an injury or fall.

  • Pain accompanied by unexplained weight loss, fever, or loss of bowel/bladder control.

  • Stiffness that limits your daily activities.

  • Precision Diagnostics:

    • In-depth Physical Examination: Assessing your posture, range of motion, neurological function, and muscle strength.

    • Detailed Medical History: Understanding your pain patterns, lifestyle, and past medical conditions.

    • Advanced Imaging: Utilizing Digital X-rays for bone structure, and seamless access to MRI and CT scans for unparalleled views of discs, nerves, and soft tissues.

  • Targeted Non-Surgical Therapies:

    • Specialized Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: Custom-designed programs to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, correct posture, and enhance body mechanics.

    • Medication Management: Thoughtfully prescribed anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, or neuropathic pain medications.

    • Minimally Invasive Injections: Precision-guided epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, or nerve blocks to reduce inflammation and pinpoint pain relief.

    • Lifestyle & Ergonomic Counseling: Expert advice on proper lifting techniques, posture correction, and workstation ergonomics to prevent recurrence.