Back pain at a Glance
Most common causes
- Poor posture
- Muscle strain
- Disc problems (slip disc)
- Age-related spine changes
- Heavy lifting or sedentary work
When to seek medical attention
- Pain spreading down the leg
- Numbness or weakness
- Loss of bladder/bowel control
- Pain after a fall
- Pain with fever or weight loss
Specialist: Dr Rahul K Damani · Orthopedics
What is Back pain?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor. It often comes from everyday strain — long hours sitting, poor posture, lifting incorrectly or a sudden awkward movement. It can also arise from disc problems or age-related changes in the spine. Most back pain settles with the right care and exercises. But pain that travels down a leg, causes numbness or weakness, or follows an injury needs a proper assessment to rule out anything that needs specific treatment.
Common Causes
Muscle Strain & Posture
- • Aching
- • Stiffness
- • Worse with certain movements
- • Improves with rest and correction
Disc Problems (Slip Disc)
- • Pain spreading to the leg
- • Numbness or tingling
- • Worse with bending or sitting
Age-related Spine Changes
- • Stiffness
- • Pain with activity
- • Common with age
Lifestyle Factors
- • Sedentary work
- • Heavy lifting
- • Lack of core strength
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
- ▸ Pain spreading down one or both legs
- ▸ Numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs
- ▸ Loss of bladder or bowel control (this is urgent)
- ▸ Back pain following a fall or accident
- ▸ Pain with fever, chills or unexplained weight loss
- ▸ Pain that steadily worsens or disturbs sleep
How Doctors Evaluate Back pain
Your consultation may include: a history of how and when the pain started, examination of movement, posture and nerve function, an X-ray when needed, and an MRI when nerve symptoms or disc problems are suspected. The aim is a clear diagnosis and a plan suited to your work and lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Back pain Care in Guwahati
Patients from Beltola, Six Mile, GS Road, Dispur, Ganeshguri, Bhetapara, Hengrabari and Survey can consult our Orthopedics specialist at Healthwrx. Expert spine and joint care close to home.
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Common Questions
When is back pain an emergency?
Seek urgent care for loss of bladder or bowel control, severe leg weakness, or back pain after a serious fall.
Which doctor treats back pain?
An orthopedic specialist diagnoses and treats back pain, disc problems and spine-related conditions.
Does back pain go away on its own?
Many cases improve with rest, posture correction and exercises, but persistent or severe pain should be evaluated.