FAQ: How The Pain Relief Practice Treats Lower Back Pain in Singapore

Since 2007, The Pain Relief Practice has been helping patients from over 20 countries, including national athletes from the Singapore Table Tennis Association, celebrities, and people referred by specialist doctors.
Our techniques have been exported to Indonesia and we have trained doctors and nurses in other countries on our methods.

Q1: What are the common treatments for lower back pain in Singapore?

Most clinics start with:

• Exercise-based rehabilitation (stretching, strengthening)

• Posture correction programs

• Weight management advice

• Heat packs or ultrasound therapy

Limitations:

• Exercises can be tiresome, impractical, and require high patient compliance.

• Posture and weight correction are long-term goals that take time and discipline.

• Heat packs and ultrasound offer only temporary relief and often do not address the underlying mechanical issues.

Q2: How is The Pain Relief Practice different from standard physiotherapy clinics?

At The Pain Relief Practice, Shaw House, Orchard Road, we use less exercise-heavy and more technology-driven protocols for faster, more targeted results:

• Shockwave Therapy – Affordable from $180 (other clinics may charge $300+), used to break down scar tissue, stimulate healing, and improve mobility.

• Computerized Spinal Decompression / Traction – For spine-related back pain, our precision-controlled device provides more accurate pressure adjustments than manual pulling.

• HotHeal Therapy Protocol – Proprietary treatment combining:

  • Specialized manual techniques

  • Non-invasive radiofrequency technology for deep heat and improved circulation

Q3: When is surgery recommended, and can you provide an alternative?

Doctors or specialists may recommend back surgery if:

• There is severe nerve compression causing muscle weakness or loss of bladder/bowel control (medical emergency).

• Structural instability or deformity of the spine is confirmed.

• Non-surgical options have failed after a reasonable trial.

Our approach:
Unless it is an urgent medical emergency, our physiotherapists can almost always provide a practical, effective, and actionable second opinion on alternative options. Many patients find relief through our technology-driven, non-invasive therapies without needing to proceed to surgery.

Q4: What home therapy options are available for lower back pain?

The Pain Relief Practice has developed a unique home therapy protocol for lower back pain, combining:

• Home-use PEMF technology – FDA-approved device with proven safety and efficacy, supported by a published clinical study in the Oxford Journal.

• Regenerix Gold nutritional support – Promotes healthy joint and muscle function from within.

• Korean transdermal technology – Advanced topical delivery system for deeper penetration of active ingredients to affected tissues.

This program allows patients to continue recovery between clinic visits, extending the benefits of in-clinic treatments.

Q5: What risks or frustrations do patients face with typical back pain treatments?

• Long recovery times with minimal progress.

• Repeated visits for passive heat or ultrasound with no long-term change.

• High costs for advanced equipment treatments at other clinics.

• Being told to “just rest” without active mechanical intervention.

Q6: Who can benefit from your approach?

• Office workers with posture-related back pain.

• Athletes recovering from strain or injury.

• Seniors with degenerative spine conditions.

• Anyone who has tried standard physio without satisfactory results.