Symptoms & Common Causes
Back pain may feel aching, sharp, burning or tight and can sometimes spread into the buttock or leg. Common causes include muscle strain, disc-related pain, facet-joint irritation, degenerative changes, posture and activity-related overload. Sciatica may occur when a nerve is irritated.
How We Diagnose the Problem
A clinical examination evaluates movement, strength, sensation, reflexes and pain patterns. Imaging is not always necessary at the first visit, but X-rays, MRI or other tests may be recommended when symptoms persist, neurological signs are present, trauma occurred or a specific structural cause needs assessment.
Treatment Options
Treatment may include activity and posture advice, physiotherapy, strengthening, medicines when appropriate and targeted interventional pain procedures. Surgery is reserved for selected cases where structural disease and symptoms justify it or when significant neurological problems require specialist management.
Recovery & When to Seek Help
Staying appropriately active and following a structured rehabilitation plan can support recovery. Seek urgent care for new weakness, saddle-area numbness, bladder or bowel changes, fever with severe back pain, or major trauma.
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Detailed Assessment
We identify the likely pain source through history, examination and appropriate investigations.
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Targeted Treatment
Your care plan is matched to the diagnosis, severity, lifestyle and recovery goals.
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Recovery & Follow-up
We support progressive rehabilitation, activity guidance and follow-up when needed.
Why Choose Healio RegenX?
- Comprehensive diagnosis using appropriate imaging
- Evidence-based treatment options
- Personalised recovery and rehabilitation plans
- Experienced orthopaedic & pain specialists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best treatment for chronic back pain?
Chronic back pain is best managed after identifying whether muscles, discs, joints or nerves are involved. Treatment usually combines targeted therapy, posture and activity correction, and guided rehabilitation.
Is back pain treatment possible without surgery?
Yes, the majority of back pain cases — including many disc-related and sciatica cases — are managed successfully without surgery.
When should back pain be treated as an emergency?
Seek urgent care for back pain accompanied by leg weakness, numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain after significant trauma.