Dr. Nitish Mandal
Back pain from lifting, bending, and an unsuitable mattress is common. Avoid what increases the pain, and keep strengthening with movements that are not painful.
This article is from Dr. Nitish Mandal, Consultant Pain Physician in Bangalore, with clinics in Koramangala and J.P. Nagar.
Back pain is common and hard to treat once it becomes chronic, often because simple dos and don'ts are skipped. Causes listed include an unsuitable mattress, improper posture, and injury. Hours of standing in the kitchen or lifting without a plan add up.
Avoid everything that causes or increases your pain. Do not use absolute rest for weeks. Strengthen with movements that are not painful, including whole-body work that spares the sore segment.
That may be sciatica from a disc, not only a tired back. Tablets and rest may not be enough. The sciatica page explains ozone discolysis and epidural injections as non-surgical options after examination.
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I have tried tablets and physiotherapy. What is different here?
Find the source of the pain, then treat that source with a clinic injection, block, or infusion. You are typically able to go home the same day.
Where are the clinics, and do I need an appointment?
Koramangala and J.P. Nagar. Prior appointment is preferred. You can book from this website.