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Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune
Back pain can have several causes, and treatment depends on the underlying condition and severity of symptoms. This page explains back pain treatment in Erandwane, Pune, including assessment methods and available treatment options at Phoenix Orthopaedic Consultation Clinic. For an overview of common causes and types of back pain, read our guide to back pain.
Back pain treatment in Erandwane, Pune depends on the cause. Most patients improve with staying active, medicines and strengthening exercises. Injections or surgery are considered only when a nerve is under pressure or the spine is damaged. Dr. Ketaki Mohite, MS Orthopaedics, plans treatment after a proper examination.
Who Needs Treatment
Who Should Consider Back Pain Treatment?
A stiff back for a day or two after an unusual effort usually settles alone. Consider seeing an orthopedic doctor in Erandwane if:
- The pain has lasted more than two weeks
- The pain travels down the leg or comes with tingling or numbness
- Sitting, standing or walking has become difficult
- Night pain disturbs your sleep
- The pain keeps returning despite rest and medicines from the chemist
Earlier treatment usually means simpler treatment, so there is no benefit in waiting until the pain is severe.
Our Approach
How We Decide the Right Back Pain Treatment
Listen
You describe where the pain sits, whether it travels to the leg, what triggers it and how it affects work and sleep.
Examine
She checks posture, spine movement, muscle strength, reflexes and sensation, and how you walk.
Test if it helps
An X-ray shows bone alignment. An MRI is advised when nerve pressure, a disc problem or a serious cause is suspected. Blood tests are used when infection or an inflammatory cause is possible.
Plan together
She explains the cause, the options in order of simplicity and the likely recovery, then you choose.
Please bring earlier X-rays, MRI reports, prescriptions and a list of your medicines.
Non-Surgical Care
Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune
Most patients are treated with the measures below, often in combination.
Staying active with short rest
A day or two of relative rest is fine, but long bed rest slows recovery. The doctor advises which movements to avoid and encourages short walks that build up gradually.
Medicines
Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medicines ease pain and swelling. Muscle relaxants may be added for spasm, and medicines for nerve pain are used when the pain travels down the leg. They are taken for a defined period as advised, because long use without review can cause side effects.
Physiotherapy and core strengthening
Strong abdominal, back and hip muscles support the spine. A programme of stretching, strengthening and posture training is often the most useful part of treatment and lowers the chance of the pain returning.
Posture and workplace changes
Small changes in how you sit, lift and sleep reduce daily strain. This includes chair height, screen level, a lumbar cushion, lifting with the knees and hips and using a firm, even mattress.
Heat, cold and short-term supports
Heat relaxes tight muscles and a cold pack can ease a fresh strain. A lumbar belt may be advised for a short period during a flare, but not for long, because it can weaken the muscles.
Weight and lifestyle guidance
Extra weight increases the load on the lower spine. The doctor can guide you on safe, realistic changes in weight, activity and habits such as smoking, which affects disc health.
Treatment by Cause
Treatment According to the Cause of Back Pain
The same pain can call for different plans. This table shows how the approach changes.
| Cause | Usual first approach | When more is considered |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strain | Staying active, short-term medicines, heat and gentle stretching | Physiotherapy and posture review if it keeps returning |
| Disc bulge or sciatica |
Medicines, physiotherapy and activity guidance. Most improve within weeks to months | Injection if leg pain persists. Surgery for worsening weakness or pain that does not respond |
| Lumbar spondylosis |
Exercises, weight management and posture care | Injection or radiofrequency for selected chronic pain |
| Spinal stenosis | Medicines, exercises and walking aids | Injection, then decompression surgery if walking is severely limited |
| Spondylolisthesis | Bracing for a short period, exercises and activity changes | Fusion surgery if the slip is unstable or causes nerve pressure |
| Compression fracture |
Pain relief, supports and bone health treatment | Cement procedures or stabilisation for selected fractures |
The details of each cause are in our guide to back pain. The table above is a general guide only, and your plan is made after examination.
Surgery
Surgical Options for Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune
For back pain treatment in Erandwane, Pune, surgical treatment may be considered in selected cases, depending on the underlying spinal condition, symptoms and clinical findings. It may be discussed when non-surgical treatments have not provided sufficient relief or when nerve compression requires timely intervention. The appropriate approach is determined after a medical assessment and discussion of the potential benefits and risks of available options.
- Microdiscectomy: removal of the part of a herniated disc that presses on a nerve, through a small incision.
- Decompression (laminectomy or laminotomy): widening the space around the nerves in spinal stenosis.
- Spinal fusion: joining two or more vertebrae to steady an unstable or slipped segment.
- Vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty: injecting bone cement to stabilise selected compression fractures.
- Fracture stabilisation: fixing a broken vertebra with screws and rods after an injury.
Surgery is advised urgently for: loss of bladder or bowel control, rapidly worsening leg weakness or an unstable spinal fracture.
Surgery may be discussed for: severe nerve pain that has not improved after several weeks of proper treatment, or pain and weakness caused by a slipped vertebra or narrowed spinal canal.
If surgery is advised, Dr. Ketaki Mohite explains why it is needed, what the alternatives are, what the operation involves and what recovery usually looks like. You are welcome to ask questions or take a second opinion.
Recovery
Recovery and Rehabilitation After Back Pain Treatment
Treatment does not end when the pain eases. Recovery is planned in stages so that the spine is ready for what you need it to do.
- Early phase: control pain and protect the back with gentle movement.
- Mobility phase: restore flexibility of the spine and hips.
- Strength phase: build the core, back and hip muscles.
- Return to activity: go back to work, driving, lifting and sport step by step.
Follow-up visits check your progress and adjust the plan. Recovery time depends on the problem, so ask the doctor for an estimate that fits your case.
Everyday Habits
Everyday Habits That Support Back Pain Treatment
- Get up and walk for a few minutes every 30 to 45 minutes of sitting
- Sit with your hips at the back of the chair and a small cushion behind the lower back
- Lift with your knees and hips, keep the load close and avoid twisting
- Sleep on your side with a pillow between the knees or on your back with a pillow under the knees
- Keep your weight in a healthy range with guidance from your doctor
- Do your prescribed exercises regularly, even after the pain eases
The Doctor
Consult Dr. Ketaki Mohite for Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune
Dr. Ketaki Mohite is an orthopedic surgeon and traumatology specialist. She completed her MBBS at Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences and her MS in Orthopaedics at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur. She then worked as a Senior Resident at Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General Hospital.
Patients choose her for:
- A surgeon-led consultation. The doctor who examines you is trained to operate if surgery becomes necessary.
- Simple options first. Non-surgical treatment is discussed before any operation.
- Plain explanations. Reports and options are explained in words you can follow.
- A woman orthopedic surgeon. For patients who are more comfortable with a woman doctor.
Nearby Areas
Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune, for Nearby Localities
Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune, for Nearby Localities
Our clinic is in Erandwane, Pune. Patients from Kothrud, Karve Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Prabhat Road, Law College Road, Bhandarkar Road, Paud Road and Shivajinagar visit us for back pain consultation and follow-up care.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain Treatment
No single treatment suits everyone. The right choice depends on what is causing the pain, your age, your work and whether a nerve is affected. Most people improve with staying active, exercises and short-term medicines, and an operation is needed only for a small group.
Yes. Most back pain, including many disc problems and sciatica, improves with non-surgical care such as medicines, physiotherapy, posture correction and lifestyle changes. Surgery is discussed when there is weakness, pressure on the nerves or a fracture, or when severe pain does not improve despite proper treatment.
Muscle strain often settles within two to six weeks. Disc-related pain and chronic back pain take longer and need regular exercise to prevent a return. Recovery after an operation is planned in stages, and Dr. Ketaki Mohite explains the expected timeline before you decide.
Not always. Many people are assessed well with an examination and, where needed, an X-ray. An MRI is advised when leg weakness, nerve pain that is not improving, or a suspected serious cause is present, or when surgery is being planned.
Spinal injections are considered for selected patients and are given only after an examination and review of the scan. Whether one is right for you depends on the cause of the pain and your health, and the doctor explains the benefits and limits before offering it.
Surgery is considered for weakness that is worsening, loss of bladder or bowel control, a fracture or slipped vertebra causing instability, or severe nerve pain that has not improved with proper non-surgical treatment over several weeks. It is a shared decision and you are not pushed towards it.
Please call 09049369955 to confirm the current consultation fee. Any tests or procedures are explained before they are advised.
Gentle walking and the exercises taught by your doctor or physiotherapist are usually encouraged. Avoid heavy lifting, deep forward bending and high-impact sport until you are told it is safe.
You can consult Dr. Ketaki Mohite at Phoenix Orthopaedic Consultation Clinic in Erandwane, Pune, for an assessment of back pain and guidance on appropriate treatment options based on your symptoms and clinical findings.
Start Your Back Pain Treatment in Erandwane, Pune
Back pain that lasts weeks deserves a proper examination. Call 09049369955 or use the Book Appointment button to see Dr. Ketaki Mohite.
