Back Pain Treatment in Delhi
Personalised, non-surgical pain management for persistent back pain, slipped disc, sciatica and spine-related pain.
Dr. Ekta Gupta
MBBS, MD, Fellowship Trained Pain Physician, AIIMS Delhi
A focused approach to finding the pain source
Back pain can affect sitting, standing, walking, sleep and work. The first step is to understand whether the pain is coming from muscles, joints, discs, nerves or another spinal structure. Treatment is then planned around the diagnosis and your daily needs.
MBBS, MD, Fellowship Trained Pain Physician, AIIMS Delhi
Assessment before treatment
The aim is to understand the pattern of pain, its likely source and how it is affecting movement and daily life before selecting treatment.
Symptoms that may need assessment
Persistent back ache
Pain that continues or repeatedly returns despite rest or routine treatment.
Pain with bending
Discomfort while bending, lifting, twisting or changing position.
Pain into the leg
Back pain with burning, tingling or pain travelling into the buttock or leg may involve a nerve.
Stiffness
Morning or activity-related stiffness that limits normal movement.
Muscle spasm
Tight, painful muscles around the spine can restrict movement.
Numbness or tingling
Pins-and-needles or altered sensation can occur when nerves are irritated.
What can cause back pain?
Muscle or ligament strain
Heavy lifting, sudden movement, overuse or poor movement mechanics.
Slipped or herniated disc
A disc can irritate or compress a nearby nerve.
Facet joint pain
Small spinal joints can become painful because of wear, inflammation or overload.
Spinal stenosis
Narrowing around spinal nerves may cause back and leg symptoms.
Sacroiliac joint pain
Pain may arise around the lower back, pelvis and buttock region.
Degenerative changes
Age-related changes in discs and joints can contribute to persistent pain.
Treatment is based on the diagnosis
There is no single treatment that suits every patient. Options may include conservative care, rehabilitation, medication planning and selected image-guided pain procedures.
- Detailed clinical assessment
- Review of previous treatment and response
- Imaging when clinically appropriate
- Clear discussion of available options
- Follow-up based on symptoms and function
Medication planning
Appropriate medicines may be used for selected patients and for the shortest suitable period.
Physiotherapy
Strengthening, mobility, posture and movement retraining can support recovery.
Epidural injection
Selected patients with nerve-related pain may benefit from an image-guided epidural injection.
Facet or SI joint injection
Diagnostic and therapeutic injections may help when a specific joint is suspected as the pain source.
Radiofrequency ablation
For selected chronic facet-mediated pain, RFA may be considered after diagnostic evaluation.
Rehabilitation plan
A gradual return to activity helps restore function and reduce recurrence risk.
When targeted treatment may be appropriate
For selected patients, image-guided procedures can target a specific joint, nerve or other pain-generating structure. The procedure is chosen only after clinical assessment.
Commonly considered procedures
- Image-guided injections
- Selective nerve blocks
- Epidural injections for selected spine-related nerve pain
- Facet or joint procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation for selected chronic pain sources
Pain relief is only one part of recovery
Move better
Treatment is paired with movement and rehabilitation wherever appropriate.
Build confidence
A graded return to normal activities can help reduce fear and unnecessary avoidance.
Prevent recurrence
Strength, posture, activity planning and condition-specific advice can support long-term management.
Do not ignore persistent or changing pain
Seek urgent medical assessment for back pain with new bladder or bowel control problems, numbness around the genital or anal region, severe or worsening weakness, major trauma, or other serious symptoms.
A simple treatment journey
01 Consultation
Discuss symptoms, history, daily limitations and previous treatment.
02 Examination
Assess movement, strength, sensation and the likely pain source.
03 Plan
Choose appropriate conservative or minimally invasive options.
04 Follow-up
Review response, function and next steps.
Frequently asked questions
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Discuss your pain with Dr. Ekta Gupta
If persistent pain is affecting your movement, sleep, work or everyday activities, a specialist assessment can help clarify the available treatment options.
MBBS, MD, Fellowship Trained Pain Physician, AIIMS Delhi
Ground Floor, E-29/B, Block E, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi - 110027
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