We often believe that back pain is a symptom of some underlying disease. As it turns out, this pain can be a sickness in itself (00:15).

Dr Shekhar Reddy Gurrala begins with an introduction of one of the most common medical issues that most people deal with – low back pain (00:38). Several people confuse this pain with sciatica or slip disk, which is simply untrue (00:47). In fact, 90% of back pain is not caused by any other disease as mentioned before.

More often than not, the most common cause of back pain is a sprain or extreme stretching (01:12).
If you make an appointment with one of the best pain management specialists in Hyderabad, they are likely to examine your symptoms and discuss your prior medical history (01:18). Post that, they will do a quick physical test to diagnose the issue and treat the problem accordingly (01:27).
Now, you need to remember that your body structure is not the sole contributor to your back pain (01:38). Often, adolescent girls and young women come for low back pain treatment due to pelvic problems (01:48).
If you ever struggle with low back pain, go to a trained pain management specialist instead of popping any over-the-counter medication or going to a neurosurgeon or orthopaedic surgeon.
A pain management specialist is more well-versed in this issue and can offer you a perfect, effective treatment plan (02:15).
Watch Dr Shekhar Reddy Gurrala, one of the best pain management specialists in Hyderabad, as he explains what back pain is and how to treat it properly.
Dr Shekhar Reddy Gurrala (MBBS, MD, FIPM) is one of the best pain management specialists in Hyderabad, working at Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He has over two decades of solid experience and specialises in treating back pain, sciatica, knee pain, neck pain, facial pain, shoulder pain, and cancer pain.

FAQs
Q1: What are some common causes of back pain?
A1: Human bodies are made of complex structures of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and disks. They work as a team to help your body move around effortlessly. Sometimes, when there is trouble with any of the components mentioned above, it can cause back pain. There can be several causes that affect these structures, such as:
-Strain, injury or tension
-Muscle spasm
-Damaged disks
-Muscle tensions
-Strenuous heavy-lifting activities
-Structural problems like bulging disks, arthritis, osteoporosis, ruptured disks, sciatica, abnormal
-Spine curve
-Bad posture, overstretching, twisting, etc.
-Spine cancer
-Sleep disorders
-Shingles
-Spine infection
Q2: Are there any factors that can put you at higher risk of low back pain?
A2: Yes, there are some risk factors that can cause the development of lower back pain, such as:
-Occupational activities
-Sedentary lifestyle
-Older age
-Smoking
-Genetic factors
-Pregnancy
-Poor physical fitness
-Excess weight or obesity
-Strenuous physical work
-Medical conditions like arthritis, cancer, etc.
Q3: When should you see a pain management specialist?
A3: If you experience tingling, numbness, or back pain, it’s time to book an appointment with one of the best pain management specialists in Hyderabad! This is primarily a pressing matter when back pain:
-Does not get better with time and rest
-Happened after a fall or injury
-Comes with leg numbness
-Makes you feel weak
-Prompts fever and inexplicable weight loss
Q4: What are some basic tests done by pain management specialists to diagnose back pain?
A4: While a simple physical test is often enough to draw a diagnosis for back pain, your primary healthcare physician may also order the following tests:
-X-ray scan
-CT or MRI scan
-Bone scan
-EMG or electromyography
Q5: What are the different kinds of back pain that a pain management specialist via Apollo 24/7 can diagnose?
-Back pain can be bifurcated into two types:
-Acute back pain – This back pain erupts suddenly and lasts only for about six weeks
-Long-term or chronic back pain – If your back pain lasts for more than three months and leads to -other complications, it's chronic back pain

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