Back Pain Treatment
Most back pain can be relieved without surgery or long-term painkillers. At PMC (Pain Management Clinic) by Dr. Waqar Ali, we treat acute and chronic back pain with a personalized, non-surgical physiotherapy plan — combining advanced physiotherapy machines, hands-on manual therapy, and targeted exercise to reduce your pain, restore movement, and help stop it coming back. If back pain is limiting your work, sleep, or daily life, you can start with a detailed assessment at our Lahore or Rawalpindi centers.
What is back pain, and which type do you have?
Back pain is discomfort anywhere along your spine — most often in the lower back (lumbar region), but also the mid-back and upper back. It ranges from a dull, constant ache to a sharp, stabbing pain that limits movement. Understanding your type helps us treat it correctly:
Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts a few days to a few weeks. It’s often triggered by lifting something heavy, a sudden awkward movement, or muscle strain. Most acute back pain improves with the right early care.
Chronic back pain lasts 12 weeks or longer, even after the original injury has healed. It may be linked to posture, disc problems, arthritis, or muscle imbalances — and it responds best to a structured, progressive rehabilitation plan rather than rest alone.
What causes back pain?
Back pain is rarely caused by one single thing. The most common causes we assess and treat at PMC include muscle or ligament strain from lifting or sudden movement, poor posture and long hours of desk or driving work, a herniated or “slipped” disc pressing on nearby nerves, sciatica (nerve pain radiating down the leg), age-related changes such as osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis, and weak core or back muscles that fail to support the spine. Identifying the true driver of your pain is the first step — which is why every plan at PMC starts with a detailed physical assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment.
How we treat back pain at PMC
Our approach is non-surgical, evidence-based, and personalized to your diagnosis. We don’t rely on a single machine or a single technique — we combine the methods that clinical research supports for back pain, then tailor them to you:
- Detailed assessment. Dr. Waqar Ali and our physiotherapy team evaluate your posture, movement, muscle strength, and the exact source of your pain before any treatment begins.
- Advanced physiotherapy machines. We use modern therapeutic equipment — such as electrotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, spinal decompression/traction, and shockwave and laser therapy where appropriate — to reduce pain and inflammation and support healing. These modalities are part of a complete plan, not a standalone quick fix.
- Manual (hands-on) therapy. Skilled mobilization and soft-tissue techniques ease stiffness, improve joint movement, and relieve muscle tension around the spine.
- Targeted exercise and rehabilitation. A progressive exercise program strengthens your core and back muscles — the part of treatment most strongly supported by evidence for preventing back pain from returning.
- Posture correction and education. We show you how to sit, lift, sleep, and move in ways that protect your spine, so relief lasts beyond the clinic.
What Our Clients Say
Self-help tips for back pain relief at home
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Keep moving. Gentle activity like short walks usually helps more than bed rest, which can actually slow recovery.
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Try gentle stretches. Knee-to-chest and pelvic tilt stretches can ease lower-back tension — stop if any movement sharply increases pain.
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Fix your sitting setup. Keep your feet flat, lower back supported, and screen at eye level; stand and move every 30–45 minutes.
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Use heat or cold. A warm pack relaxes tight muscles; a cold pack can calm a fresh flare-up.
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Strengthen your core. Regular core and back exercises are one of the best proven ways to prevent back pain from returning.
Ready to ease your back pain?
Don’t let back pain control your day. Book a detailed assessment with PMC by Dr. Waqar Ali and get a personalized, non-surgical treatment plan built for your recovery.
Lahore: +92-320-7177607 Rawalpindi: +92-312-0796089