Chronic Back & Neck Pain Management Protocols | Dr. Om Prakash Gupta

Chronic back and neck pain can severely impact your quality of life, making even simple daily activities difficult. As a Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Dr. Om Prakash Gupta shares comprehensive, evidence-based management protocols to help patients find long-term relief, restore function, and prevent future flare-ups.

Understanding Chronic Back & Neck Pain
Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 12 weeks. It may arise from:

• Degenerative disc disease
• Cervical/lumbar spondylosis
• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Postural imbalances
• Failed previous surgeries

Unlike acute pain, chronic pain often requires multidisciplinary intervention and individualized treatment strategies.

Dr. Om Prakash Gupta’s Stepwise Management Protocol
1. Accurate Diagnosis
The first step in successful management is identifying the root cause. Dr. Gupta uses advanced diagnostic tools such as:

• X-rays and MRI scans
• CT spine
• Nerve conduction studies (if neuropathy is suspected)
• Physical and neurological examination

2. Conservative Treatment Protocols
For most patients, non-surgical treatment is highly effective. This includes:

A. Medications:

• NSAIDs for inflammation and pain
• Muscle relaxants
• Neuropathic pain medications (e.g., pregabalin, gabapentin)
• Vitamin D and calcium supplementation if needed

B. Physiotherapy:

• Targeted spine-strengthening exercises
• Postural correction routines
• Spinal mobilization and traction
• TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

C. Lifestyle Modifications:

• Ergonomic workplace setup
• Weight management
• Avoiding prolonged sitting
• Improving sleep hygiene

3. Interventional Pain Management
When conservative methods are insufficient, minimally invasive interventional procedures may be recommended:

• Epidural steroid injections
• Facet joint blocks
• Trigger point injections
• Radiofrequency ablation (RF)

These are daycare procedures performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime.

4. Surgical Management (When Necessary)
Surgery is reserved for cases with:

• Progressive neurological deficit
• Severe disc herniation
• Failed conservative management
• Structural spinal deformities

Common surgical options include:

• Microdiscectomy
• Spinal decompression
• Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
• Spinal fusion (in select cases)

Dr. Gupta specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, ensuring faster recovery and less post-operative pain.

Personalized Care for Lasting Relief
At the core of Dr. Om Prakash Gupta’s treatment philosophy is patient-centric care. Every treatment plan is customized to the individual’s age, activity level, medical condition, and severity of pain. Through a balanced approach combining modern medicine, physical therapy, and preventive strategies, long-term relief from chronic back and neck pain is achievable.

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Don't let chronic spine pain control your life. Take the first step toward relief and recovery with expert guidance from Dr. Om Prakash Gupta, Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon.

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