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Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Singapore – FAQs

What is spinal stenosis, and what are its symptoms?

Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can compress the spinal cord and nerves. Symptoms include:

  • Lower back pain and stiffness

  • Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet

  • Weakness or heaviness in the legs

  • Pain that worsens with standing or walking, improves when sitting or bending forward

  • Difficulty walking or maintaining balance

What causes spinal stenosis?

Common causes include:

  • Age-related wear and tear (degenerative changes)

  • Herniated discs

  • Thickened ligaments or bone spurs

  • Spinal injuries or trauma

  • Congenital spinal abnormalities

What are typical treatments for spinal stenosis?

Conventional treatments include:

  • Pain medications and anti-inflammatories

  • Physical therapy focused on stretching and strengthening

  • Epidural steroid injections

  • Assistive devices (canes, walkers)

  • Surgery (decompression or fusion) for severe cases

What are the limitations or challenges of these treatments?

Patients often report:

  • Medications mask pain but don’t address nerve compression

  • Exercises can be painful or difficult with severe symptoms

  • Injections provide temporary relief

  • Surgery involves risk, cost, and recovery time

  • Symptoms may recur after surgery

How does The Pain Relief Practice approach spinal stenosis differently?

Our focus is on non-invasive, evidence-based therapies that aim to reduce nerve pressure, improve spinal mobility, and relieve pain.

Treatment options include:

  • Computerized spinal decompression therapy: Gently relieves pressure on spinal nerves by creating negative pressure to promote disc retraction and reduce nerve irritation.

  • Shockwave therapy (from $180/session): Helps reduce muscle tension and improve circulation around the spine.

  • Pioneered HotHeal Therapy Protocol: Combines manual therapy with non-invasive radiofrequency to reduce inflammation and support tissue repair.

  • Pioneered Home Therapy Protocol: Unique to our clinic, utilizing FDA-approved PEMF, Regenerix Gold, and Korean transdermal technology for ongoing home support.

Is treatment suitable for all spinal stenosis patients?

Yes. We customize treatments based on symptom severity, mobility level, and patient tolerance, including elderly or frail patients.

How soon can patients expect improvement?

Many notice reduced pain and improved function within a few sessions, with ongoing gains supported by home therapies.

When is surgery recommended?

Surgery may be advised if:

  • Severe nerve compression causes weakness or loss of bowel/bladder control

  • Conservative care fails after several months

  • Imaging shows significant spinal canal narrowing

We provide second opinions to help patients consider all options before surgery.

Why choose The Pain Relief Practice for spinal stenosis?

  • Clinic established since 2007 at Shaw House

  • Pioneers of the HotHeal and Home Therapy Protocols

  • Trusted by patients from over 20 countries and national athletes

  • Affordable shockwave and decompression therapy options

  • Focus on safe, comfortable, non-invasive treatments

  • Techniques taught internationally

Sciatica Treatment in Singapore – FAQs

What is sciatica, and what are the symptoms?

Sciatica refers to pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back through your buttocks and down the legs. Symptoms may include:

  • Sharp, shooting pain down the leg

  • Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot

  • Pain worsened by sitting, coughing, or bending

  • Weakness in the leg or foot

  • One-sided lower back pain with radiating symptoms

What are the usual causes of sciatica?

Common causes include:

  • Slipped or bulging discs (herniated disc)

  • Degenerative disc disease

  • Spinal stenosis

  • Piriformis syndrome

  • Prolonged sitting or poor posture

  • Lifting injuries

What are standard treatments for sciatica?

Conventional treatment options often include:

  • Painkillers, anti-inflammatories, or nerve medications

  • Rest and stretching exercises

  • Physiotherapy for strengthening and posture

  • Epidural steroid injections

  • Surgery (in severe cases)

What are the limitations of common treatments?

Patients often report:

  • Medications provide short-term relief but don’t fix the root problem

  • Stretching or exercise may worsen pain in acute stages

  • Injections may wear off or carry risks

  • Surgery is invasive and not always necessary

  • Delays in identifying the cause can lead to prolonged suffering

How does The Pain Relief Practice treat sciatica differently?

We focus on non-invasive, root-cause-focused care, especially for patients who want to avoid surgery or long-term meds.

Our approach includes:

  • Computerized spinal decompression: Gently relieves nerve pressure from herniated or degenerative discs.

  • Shockwave therapy (from $180/session): Reduces muscle tightness and inflammation along the sciatic path.

  • Pioneered HotHeal Therapy Protocol: Combines manual release techniques and non-invasive radiofrequency to relieve nerve irritation and muscular compression.

  • Pioneered Home Therapy Protocol: Exclusive to our clinic, this protocol uses FDA-approved PEMF therapy, Regenerix Gold, and Korean transdermal technology to support recovery at home — ideal for chronic or recurrent sciatica.

Is this suitable for severe or chronic sciatica?

Yes. Our therapies are suitable for:

  • Acute sciatica due to disc bulge

  • Chronic sciatic nerve irritation

  • Post-surgical flare-ups

  • Recurrent nerve pain from prolonged sitting or activity

  • Patients with degenerative spine changes

Treatments are safe, customizable, and well tolerated by most patients.

When is surgery necessary for sciatica?

Surgery may be considered if:

  • There’s progressive muscle weakness

  • Symptoms don’t improve after months of therapy

  • There’s loss of bladder or bowel control (emergency)

  • Imaging shows severe compression not responding to conservative care

We regularly provide second opinions for patients unsure about surgery or those who didn’t improve after standard treatments.

Why do patients with sciatica choose The Pain Relief Practice?

  • Practice since 2007 at Shaw House, Orchard

  • Pioneers of the HotHeal and Home Therapy Protocols

  • Seen patients from over 20 countries

  • Trusted by Singapore’s national athletes

  • Affordable shockwave from $180 (often $300+ elsewhere)

  • Techniques exported to Indonesia and taught internationally

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]

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