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Chronic Back Pain

Manipal Hospital Mysore provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for back pain treatment in Mysore that focuses on conditions of chronic an...
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Chronic Back Pain: Symptom, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Chronic back pain refers to persistent back pain lasting longer than 12 weeks, even after the initial cause or injury has been treated. It may result from musculoskeletal, degenerative, or neurological conditions affecting the spine. Identifying the causes of chronic back pain can help guide its management and prevention. It can lead to limitations in mobility, daily activities, and quality of life. Manipal Hospitals offers multidisciplinary care for managing chronic back pain.

Symptoms of Chronic Back Pain

Common chronic back pain symptoms include persistent aching or stiffness, sharp or shooting pain, reduced flexibility, and difficulty performing daily activities. Some patients may also experience radiating pain, numbness, or weakness due to  nerve involvement.

How We Diagnose Chronic Back Pain

Diagnosis of chronic back pain involves a detailed clinical evaluation, including medical history and physical examination. This helps assess pain characteristics, mobility, and neurological status. Imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans help identify structural abnormalities. In selected cases, doctors may perform nerve conduction studies or laboratory tests to rule out underlying inflammatory or systemic conditions.

Treatment Options

Chronic back pain treatment focuses on relieving pain, improving function, and addressing the underlying cause. Management includes medications, physiotherapy, lifestyle modification, and interventional procedures. In selected cases, doctors may consider surgical intervention when conservative measures are ineffective.

What to Expect

Patients with chronic back pain visit Spine care at Manipal Hospitals undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause, severity, and functional impact of the condition. This includes a detailed medical history, a comprehensive physical examination, and appropriate imaging or diagnostic tests.

Spine Care doctors individualise initial management and begin with conservative approaches such as physiotherapy, structured exercise programmes, posture correction, and medications to relieve pain and inflammation. Patient education plays an important role in promoting long-term spine health and preventing recurrence.

For patients who do not respond to conservative measures, doctors may recommend interventional procedures such as nerve blocks or epidural injections to relieve pain. In cases involving structural abnormalities or nerve compression, surgical options may be considered to restore function and relieve symptoms.

Doctors monitor patients regularly to assess treatment response and adjust the care plan as needed. With proper care and adherence to therapy, many patients experience improvement in pain, mobility, and quality of life.

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