Back pain and neck pain are among the most common reasons for visiting an orthopaedic specialist in Bangalore — affecting people of all ages, from desk workers to manual labourers to athletes. The vast majority of cases can be managed effectively without surgery, and Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS takes a structured non-surgical approach first.
With 21+ years of orthopaedic experience and 11+ years NHS UK practice, Dr. Chetan M. Dojode provides accurate diagnosis and evidence-based management of spinal conditions at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka and OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar.
Common Causes of Back & Neck Pain
Bulging disc pressing on nerves — causes back pain radiating to leg (sciatica) or arm
Age-related degeneration of lumbar spine — stiffness, aching, and nerve compression
Neck degeneration causing neck pain, headaches, and arm numbness or weakness
Nerve compression causing shooting pain from back through buttock and down the leg
Narrowing of the spinal canal — causes leg pain on walking (neurogenic claudication)
Most common cause of acute back pain — often resolves with physiotherapy
Treatment — Non-Surgical First Approach
- ✓Physiotherapy — targeted exercises, posture correction, core strengthening
- ✓Pain management — anti-inflammatory medications and nerve pain agents
- ✓Epidural steroid injections — for disc prolapse and nerve compression
- ✓Facet joint injections — for facet-mediated back pain
- ✓Activity modification and ergonomic advice
- ✓Surgical referral when indicated — after failure of conservative measures
⚠ Red Flags — See a Doctor Immediately: Back pain with bladder or bowel problems, weakness in legs, pain after trauma, unexplained weight loss, or pain that is severe and not improving. These require urgent assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes lower back pain?
The most common causes of lower back pain are muscle strain, lumbar disc prolapse, lumbar spondylosis, and sciatica. Sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and weak core muscles are major contributing factors in Bangalore working adults. Accurate diagnosis through clinical examination and MRI guides appropriate treatment.
Can back pain be treated without surgery?
Yes — over 90% of back pain cases resolve with non-surgical treatment: physiotherapy, targeted exercises, pain management, and activity modification. Surgery is reserved for cases with persistent neurological symptoms, significant nerve compression, or failure of conservative treatment over 6–12 weeks.
What is sciatica and how is it treated?
Sciatica is pain radiating from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg — caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, usually by a prolapsed disc. Most cases resolve with physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and epidural steroid injections. Surgery (microdiscectomy) is rarely needed.
When should I see a specialist for back pain?
See a specialist if: pain radiates to the leg or arm, you have numbness or weakness in limbs, pain is not improving after 4–6 weeks of conservative treatment, pain is severe or waking you at night, or you have any red flag symptoms such as bladder or bowel problems.
Does Dr. Chetan M. Dojode treat back pain in Yelahanka?
Yes. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS sees back and neck pain patients at Sparsh Hospital, New Airport Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560064 and at OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar. Call +91 94809 09009 or WhatsApp for appointments.
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