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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 Protocol — pioneered at our clinic, combining hands-on therapy with non-invasive radiofrequency

  • Home Therapy Protocol — unique 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

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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