If you have mild symptoms, you could do physiotherapy to treat the spine and restore movement.
If you have severe symptoms, doctor will:
- Prescribe muscle relaxants or strong analgesic medicines
- Epidural injection
Once your pain is better, you will need to do physiotherapy.
If you think you may have a slipped disc or sciatica you should stop sports.
If your symptoms does not respond well with self-treatment, you should see a doctor.
If you experience numbness or loss of bladder/bowel, you should see a doctor.
Spinal Specialist
Dr Mathew Tung, Neurosurgeon
Long Term Treatment Plan for Back Pain & Sciatica
If you fail to respond to time and therapy, surgical intervention may be required.
Causes for Low Back Pain & Sciatica
Bending forward to pick up heavy things puts pressure on the discs of the spine.
Symptoms & Diagnosis for Back Pain & Sciatica
Back pain is common. If you have shooting pain down the back of the leg, or numbness felt in your legs, it could be sciatica. The doctor will make a diagnosis from your symptoms and a physical examination, but an MRI is required to confirm sciatica resulting from a herniated disc.
Back Pain & Sciatica Spinal Specialist
Dr Mathew Tung, Spinal Specialist
