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Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane

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Back & Neck Pain Treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Most back and neck pain improves with time, activity and simple treatment. When pain lasts, spreads down an arm or leg, or causes numbness or weakness, it may be due to a slipped disc, nerve compression or spine wear. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, neurologists assess spine problems and start non-surgical treatment, with spine surgery by our neurosurgeons when truly needed.

Get emergency help if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or buttocks, weakness in both legs, a recent serious fall or accident, or fever. These can signal pressure on the spinal nerves that needs urgent treatment. Call +91 85912 35064 or 108, or come to the 24/7 Emergency department.

Common causes

  • Muscle strain from lifting, posture or long sitting
  • Slipped (herniated) disc pressing on a nerve
  • Sciatica: pain shooting from the lower back down the leg
  • Cervical and lumbar spondylosis: age-related wear of the spine
  • Spinal canal narrowing (stenosis), causing leg pain on walking
  • Less common: infection such as spinal TB, fractures from weak bones, and tumours

Assessment

The neurologist asks about your pain and examines your nerves, strength and reflexes. Many people do not need a scan. An MRI is advised if there are nerve symptoms, warning signs or pain that does not improve. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: MRI access]

Non-surgical treatment

  • Staying active rather than bed rest
  • Pain relief and medicines for nerve pain, as prescribed
  • Physiotherapy, exercises and posture correction [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: physiotherapy available]
  • Advice on work, sitting, sleep and lifting
  • Weight management

When is surgery considered?

Surgery is advised for a minority of patients, such as those with severe nerve compression, weakness that is getting worse, bladder or bowel problems, or pain that does not improve after proper non-surgical treatment. See spine surgery.

Neck pain

Neck pain is often due to posture, screen use or wear of the neck spine (cervical spondylosis). Pain, tingling or weakness spreading into the arm may mean a trapped nerve and should be assessed. See also tingling and numbness.

Our neurology team

Spine care at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:

  • Vriti Shah, MD, DM (Neurology) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: confirm degrees]
  • Ram Bhagyawant, MD, DM (Neurology) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: confirm degrees]

Meet the team on our doctors page.

Back and neck pain treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and physiotherapy are available in one hospital. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.

Book a spine consultation. Request an appointment or call +91 85912 35064.

Frequently asked questions

Does a slipped disc always need surgery?

No. Most slipped discs improve with time, activity, medicines and physiotherapy. Surgery is for severe or worsening nerve problems.

Should I rest in bed for back pain?

No. Gentle activity is better than bed rest for most back pain.

When do I need an MRI for back pain?

When there are nerve symptoms, warning signs, or pain that does not improve after several weeks of treatment.

Which doctor should I see for back pain, neurologist or orthopaedic?

Both treat back pain. See a neurologist if there is shooting pain, numbness or weakness. Our teams work together and refer to each other.

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