Lower Back Pain Treatment in Singapore – FAQs

What causes lower back pain?

Lower back pain can result from multiple causes including:

  • Muscle or ligament strain

  • Disc degeneration or bulging

  • Facet joint irritation

  • Spinal misalignment

  • Postural stress or prolonged sitting

  • Nerve compression (e.g., sciatica)

What symptoms are common with lower back issues?

  • Dull or aching pain across the lower back

  • Sharp pain during movement

  • Stiffness, especially in the morning

  • Pain radiating down the legs (if nerves are affected)

  • Difficulty standing, walking, or getting out of bed

What treatments are usually offered in Singapore?

Standard treatment options may include:

  • Pain medications

  • Muscle relaxants

  • Physiotherapy (stretching, strengthening, posture correction)

  • Heat therapy, ultrasound, or TENS

  • Spinal injections or surgery in severe cases

What are the challenges with typical approaches?

  • Many patients find exercises tiring or painful

  • Relief from heat packs or ultrasound may be temporary

  • Long-term medication use carries risks (e.g., gastric issues, dependency)

  • Surgery has risks and downtime

  • Pain may persist despite trying multiple providers

How does The Pain Relief Practice treat lower back pain differently?

We specialize in non-invasive, patient-friendly solutions, especially for those who:

  • Have tried conventional physiotherapy or medications with little success

  • Want to avoid surgery

  • Prefer faster relief without exhaustive exercise programs

Our approach includes:

  • Shockwave therapy (from $180, more affordable than $300+ elsewhere) to target muscle tension and inflammation

  • Computerized spinal decompression to relieve disc pressure and nerve irritation

  • HotHeal Therapy Protocolpioneered at our clinic, combining hands-on therapy with non-invasive radiofrequency

  • Home Therapy Protocolunique to our clinic, enabling recovery from home using:

These solutions are ideal for busy individuals, desk-bound professionals, or older adults wanting real relief without invasive procedures.

Is the treatment painful or tiring?

No — our therapies are designed to be gentle, non-invasive, and well tolerated even for those with chronic back pain or spinal sensitivity. Most patients do not require change of clothes or downtime.

How many sessions are needed?

  • Some patients feel improvement after 1–2 sessions

  • Chronic conditions may need 5–8 sessions for lasting benefit

  • Results vary by condition and underlying causes

When is surgery recommended?

Surgery is usually reserved for cases with:

  • Confirmed nerve compression with severe weakness

  • Structural damage unresponsive to conservative care

  • Spinal instability

We regularly provide second opinions for patients advised to undergo surgery, helping them explore non-surgical options first.

Why choose The Pain Relief Practice for lower back pain?

  • In practice since 2007, trusted by patients from over 20 countries

  • Clinic for Singapore national athletes and celebrities

  • Pioneered HotHeal and Home Therapy Protocols

  • Focus on non-invasive, time-efficient, affordable treatments

  • Located conveniently at Shaw House, Orchard Road


Location

The Pain Relief Practice,
Shaw House

350 Orchard Road

#10-00, Shaw House

Medical Suites @ Orchard

Singapore 238868

Call for appointments

PRP @ Shaw House:

Call: 6235 1387
SMS / Whatsapp: 9782 1601

Email Address

[email protected]