Dr. Sachin Sharma

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical attention. It may arise from muscles, joints, discs, nerves or the spinal structures themselves. While most episodes improve with appropriate conservative treatment, persistent or recurrent back pain may require detailed evaluation by a spine specialist.

Common Causes of Back Pain

  • Muscle or ligament strain
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Disc herniation (slipped disc)
  • Facet joint arthritis
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Osteoporotic compression fractures
  • Spinal infections or tumors (less common)

When to Seek Specialist Care

  • Pain lasting more than 6 weeks despite conservative treatment
  • Back pain associated with leg pain, numbness or weakness
  • Pain that wakes you up from sleep
  • Back pain following trauma or injury
  • Progressive neurological symptoms
  • Difficulty with bladder or bowel control

Treatment Approach

Treatment is based on the underlying cause rather than simply treating the pain symptom. Dr. Sachin Sharma provides comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment planning.

  • Detailed clinical and imaging assessment
  • Medication and anti-inflammatory therapy
  • Physiotherapy and structured rehabilitation
  • Lifestyle and ergonomic modification
  • Selective nerve root blocks / epidural injections (when indicated)
  • Minimally invasive procedures or surgery (when conservative measures fail)

Dr. Sachin Sharma believes that treatment should begin with an accurate diagnosis and an individualized approach. Not every patient requires surgery - non-surgical options are always considered first whenever clinically appropriate.