🩺 Patient Information: Understanding Back Pain

What is Back Pain?

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move. Back pain can affect people of all ages and may be caused by various factors, including muscle strain, disc problems, nerve compression, poor posture, or spinal conditions.

🔍 Common Causes of Back Pain:

Muscle or ligament strain (due to lifting heavy objects or sudden movements)
Disc bulge or herniation
Sciatica (pain radiating down the leg)
Arthritis or spinal stenosis
Poor posture or prolonged sitting
Infections or tumors (rare but serious causes)

🚨 When to See a Doctor?

Seek medical attention if you have:

Pain lasting more than a week
Pain radiating to the legs
Numbness or tingling
Difficulty walking or controlling bladder/bowel
History of trauma or fall
Fever, weight loss, or cancer history

🧠 Role of a Neurologist in Back Pain:

A neurologist evaluates nerve-related causes of back pain, such as:

Sciatica

Lumbar radiculopathy
Spinal cord compression
Peripheral neuropathies
Cauda equina syndrome

👨‍⚕️ Role of Dr. Atul Goel at AG Neurocity, Batala

Dr. Atul Goel (MD, DM Neurology) is a renowned Consultant Neurologist at AG Neurocity, Batala. With expertise in evaluating and treating nerve-related causes of back pain, he offers:

✅ Advanced neurological consultation

✅ Detailed clinical assessment and diagnosis

✅ Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG)

✅ Guidance on MRI and neuroimaging when required

✅ Individualized non-surgical management plans

✅ Referral to spine surgery only if absolutely needed

✅ Pain management and rehabilitation strategies

🏥 Facilities Available at AG Neurocity:

Radiology services: MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, USG
Neurological investigations: EEG, NCS, EMG, RNST
Day care and observation facility
Team-based approach with physiotherapists and pain specialists

AG Neurocity (Brain, Spine & Mental health)