Back Pain Treatment in Islamabad

Why Choose SKN Cosmetics Clinic?

  • Board-certified specialists offer you the best treatments
  • Dr. Iftikhar Ghauri is a renowned physiotherapist who focuses on pain management
  • We present high-quality orthopedic procedures
  • Assures FDA-approved treatments and products
  • Features therapies that assist the musculoskeletal system
  • Personalized care for our patients’ specific needs
  • Utilizes modern technology and techniques
  • Ensures a comfortable and secure treatment experience 

3rd Floor, Ammar Center, Block # 13-A College Rd F-7 Markaz ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Dr. Iftikhar Ghauri| Healing your back, restoring your life

Dr. Iftikhar Ghauri is a highly experienced physiotherapist specializing in pain management, nervous system restoration, and injuries caused by sports activities. He offers top-quality and advanced treatments to his patients. Understanding each patient’s specific goals and needs, he ensures they remain cooperative throughout the treatment. 

Quick Facts

Procedure type: Surgical | Non-Surgical Anesthesia: Local | GeneralResults: Long-Lasting
Downtime: Depends on the type of treatmentRecovery: 3-4 weeks Cost: hinges on treatment

Have you experienced the following?

  • Aching in your lower or upper back
  • Sharp pain that slows you down from moving
  • Can’t move your muscles easily
  • Back pain shifting to your legs and hips
  • Continuous back pain during rest
  • Not able to work and feeling lazy all the time

Want to know how to get a pain-free back and regain your posture? Discover a pain-free body with back pain treatment in Islamabad.

What is back pain?

Aching or discomfort felt anywhere along your spine (upper back to lower back). This pain can last for a long period or vanish after some rest. However, injuries, Strains, or any other disorders can cause the pain to increase.

Phases of Back Pain

There are three phases of Back pain

  • Acute Phase:

This phase lasts for 6 weeks, during which you feel sudden pain due to irregular posture or mild strains. The pain might feel very aching, but it could temporarily decrease with painkillers or by taking some rest.

  • Subacute Phase:

Lasts for 7-12 weeks. Movement gets difficult over time, and physiotherapy is introduced along with simple exercises.

  • Chronic Phase:

Chronic phase lasts for 12 or more weeks. During this phase, the pain gets extremely severe and also transfers to the legs and hips, causing a lack of sleep due to discomfort.

What are the Causes of Spinal Pain?

  • Slouching, irregular posture while standing or sitting
  • Sitting legs crossed, staying in this position for a long time, leads to back discomfort
  • Health Issues like arthritis, kidney issues, osteoporosis, and spine issues
  • Muscle strains due to sudden movements
  • Ligament strains also lead to pain while moving
  • A recent fracture that affected your posture and movement

What results can be expected?

  • Achieve a pain-free back.
  • Better range of motion
  • Enhanced functional ability 
  • Improved working performance
  • Long-term prevention of discomfort
  • Optimized physical and mental health

Suitable candidates to undergo spine rehabilitation

  • Anyone with sports or other work-related injuries
  • When suffering from Chronic Back pain
  • Have an irregular posture 
  • Suffering from sciatica
  • The body doesn’t respond to painkillers
  • Difficulty while walking around

How to Diagnose Chronic Back Pain

To diagnose your back pain properly, the doctor will ask you questions like  

  • For how long have you been experiencing back pain?
  • In which areas do you feel the pain?
  • When does your back often ache?
  • What medicines have you been taking?
  • Have you faced any injury or disease?

For further information, you will be asked to take the following tests 

  • X-ray

It is used to check if there are any fractures in the bone 

  • CT scan

Works like an X-ray but gives clearer details

  • MRI scan

It reveals symptoms inside the body, such as nerve compression, infection in the bones, slipped discs, etc. 

  • Electromyogram

Also known as EMG and NCS (nerve conduction study), helps in diagnosing nerve disorders.

Types of Orthopedic Treatment for Back Pain

There are various types of treatments to cure back pain, including surgical and non-surgical.

Surgical Treatments:

Check out the Surgical treatments listed below

Treatment

Description

Recovery
MicrodiscectomyTreats an injured disc that compresses a nerve4 – 6 weeks
LaminectomyRemoving a portion of the lamina to reduce pressure on the spinal cord6 – 8 weeks
Artificial Disc ReplacementReplacing a damaged disc with a prosthetic implant2 – 3 months
KyphoplastyA balloon is first placed, and then bone cement is injected2 – 4 weeks
Spinal FusionTo minimize pain during movement, two or more vertebrae are joined together3 – 6 months
ForaminotomyWidens the space to relieve pressure on the spinal cord4 – 6 weeks

Non-surgical treatments

If you are opting for less invasive procedures, a few options are given below.

Treatment

Deescription

Improvement timeline
Chiropractic CareManual therapy to adjust posture 5 days – 2 weeks
AcupunctureNeedles are inserted into a specific area for natural healingAfter 2-3 sessions
Massage TherapyMassaging increases blood flow and reduces back painImmediate relaxation 
Heat and cold therapyApplying heat or ice packs reduces swelling and relaxes musclesImmediate relief
Epidural Steroid InjectionsThese are injected near the spinal nerve to relieve pain and minimize inflammationA few weeks to a month

How to Maintain Your Spine Health?

  • Follow an exercise routine suggested by your doctor
  • Practice sitting straight to maintain  good posture
  • Stay Hydrated and follow a balanced diet
  • Maintain a stable weight
  • When bending to carry heavy objects, use your knees instead of your waist
  • Keep your body stress-free and relaxed

Price of Spinal pain treatment in Islamabad

The surgical process for Back pain treatment in Islamabad costs more than non-surgical treatments. Below is a list of all procedures and their costs

TreatmentTypeCost in Islamabad
MicrodiscectomySurgical250,000 – 400,000 PKR
LaminectomySurgical300,000 – 500,000 PKR
Artificial Disc ReplacementSurgical600,000 – 900,000 PKR
KyphoplastySurgcial200,000 – 400,000 PKR
Spinal FusionSurgical500,000 – 800,000 PKR
ForaminotomySurgial300,000 – 500,000 PKR
Chiropractic CareNon-Surgical2,500 – 6,000 PKR (per session)
AcupunctureNon-Surgical3,000 – 6,000 PKR (per session)
Massage TherapyNon-Surgical2,500 – 6,000 PKR (for a 45–60 minute session)
Heat and cold therapyNon-Surgical1,500 – 4,000 PKR (per session)
Epidural Steroid InjectionsNon-Surgical15,000 – 40,000 PKR (per injection)

Factors affecting the price of spine decompression therapy in Islamabad

  • The type of treatment you are getting is the main factor that affects the price
  • Required diagnostic tests 
  • Medication and injections
  • The number of sessions required and the duration of your treatment
  • Post-treatment requirements

Live Without Limits. Live Without Pain.

You tend to forget how to enjoy life when suffering from back pain, so why not bring the joy back with Back Pain Treatment in Islamabad? Book us at SKN Cosmetics clinic and rediscover a pain-free you.

FAQs:

Exercising regularly, fixing your posture, and maintaining a stable weight.
Surgical treatments may give permanent results if proper care is assured.
For non-surgical treatments, you can start lifting heavy objects after 4-6 weeks, and for Surgical treatments after 3-6 months.
You have to be 18 and above to undergo a back pain treatment.