Category
Back pain and sciatica
Back pain is the most common reason people come to see us, and the most commonly misunderstood. These articles cover what the different patterns mean, why scans so often mislead, and what genuinely changes the course of it.
5 articles
4 min readThe Slipped Disc: Nothing Slipped, and It Usually Heals
The name suggests a part has slipped out of position and must be pushed back. Both halves of that idea are wrong, and the truth is considerably more reassuring.
Read article
5 min readPiriformis Syndrome: A Diagnosis That Is Usually Wrong
Deep buttock pain with something running down the leg gets called piriformis syndrome almost automatically. It is a real condition, and it is far rarer than the label suggests.
Read article
2 min readLower Back Pain: What Actually Helps in the First Two Weeks
Most lower back pain settles on its own, but what you do in the first fortnight decides how quickly, and whether it comes back.
Read article
4 min readQuadratus Lumborum Pain: The Deep Muscle Behind Many Sore Backs
A deep, one sided ache just above the hip that hurts to stand and to cough. The quadratus lumborum is often involved, though rarely the whole story.
Read article
3 min readSciatica: What It Actually Is, and What Genuinely Helps
Sciatica is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Understanding which structure is irritating the nerve is what decides the right treatment, and the timeline.
Read article
Dealing with this yourself?
Reading about a pattern is useful. Having someone examine you is what tells you which one you actually have. Book an assessment at our clinic in Bagalur, or ask a question first on WhatsApp.