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Back & Neck Pain

Assessment and treatment for back pain, neck pain and sciatica. Most cases settle with the right advice, medicines and physiotherapy, with a spine surgery referral if it is needed.

Back stiffness
Neck pain
Pain down the leg
Arm tingling
Quick facts
Affected area
Lower back and neck
Main sign
Pain and stiffness
First treatment
Physiotherapy
If needed
Spine referral
Overview

Why does my back or neck hurt?

Most back and neck pain comes from strained muscles and ligaments, poor posture, or wear of the spine with age.

Sitting for long periods, heavy lifting and too little exercise all make it more likely.

Common signs

Get help straight away if:

These can be signs of serious pressure on the nerves. Go to Bajwa Hospital Emergency or call Rescue 1122.

Treatment

How back and neck pain is treated

Without surgery

Where most treatment begins.

Further care

If the pain doesn’t settle.

Common Causes

Where the pain comes from

1

Muscle and ligament strain

The most common cause of back and neck pain.

2

Poor posture

Especially when sitting for long periods.

3

Wear of the spine

Changes that come naturally with age.

4

A disc pressing on a nerve

Causes pain down the leg (sciatica) or into the arm.

Your Plan

Getting your back better

A typical plan for back and neck pain treated without surgery.

FIRST DAYS · STAY GENTLY ACTIVE
WEEKS 1–6 · PHYSIOTHERAPY
LONG TERM · PREVENTION
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
Daily 4:00–6:00 PM
Chughtai Medical Center

Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

Take the first step

Back or neck pain that won't settle?
Get the right advice and treatment.

Bring your X-rays or reports. Consultation: Rs. 2,500 at Bajwa Hospital and Rs. 2000 at Chughtai Medical Center, Shalimar Link Road, Lahore.

This page is general guidance, not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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