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| How to Treat Low Back Pain Without Surgery? |
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems people face today. Whether caused by bad posture, sedentary lifestyle, or lifting injuries, back pain can seriously impact your daily life and work. But here’s the good news most cases can be treated successfully without surgery, using a well-structured physiotherapy plan.
A 6-week physiotherapy program helped patients recover from low back pain, reduce pain scores, and return to work without any invasive procedures.
Why to Choose Physiotherapy for Back Pain?
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study. Fortunately, physiotherapy offers a safe, non-surgical, and proven way to:
- Relieve pain.
- Strengthen your core muscles and back muscles.
- Improve flexibility and posture.
- Get back to work and daily life comfortably without Surgery and Drugs side effects.
How the Study Was Done
We followed 60 adults aged 25–65 diagnosed with non-specific low back pain lasting over 1 to 4 weeks. These patients visited Spine Clinic physiotherapy and Rehab Unit in Tripura, India for back pain treatment, we advise patients to take 6 weeks duration Physiotherapy Management plan.
Program Duration:
- 6 weeks total.
- 4 sessions per week.
- Each session: 30 – 45 minutes.
Treatment Plan:
- Week 1–2: Pain relief with hot/cold packs, TENS/IFT/Traction, Lumber Belt, Manual Therapy and Rest.
- Week 3–4: Core strengthening with bridging, McKenzie exercises, posture training and Individuals exercise plan.
- Week 5–6: Functional retraining like sit-to-stand, squats, and lifting safely, jogging, etc.
Results
Of the 60 participants, 57 completed the full program. Here’s what changed:
- Pain (VAS Score) dropped from 7.3 to 2.1 ✅
- Disability (ODI Score) improved from 60% to 33% ✅
- Range of motion in the lower back improved ✅
- 91% of patients were satisfied ✅
- 83% returned to full-time work ✅
No side effects or injuries were reported.
🔹Figure:
Figure 1: Pain Score Before and After Treatment
VAS Score (0–10)
█████████ Before (7.3)
████ After (2.1)
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Pre Post
Figure 2: ODI Disability Score Improvement
ODI Score (%)
████████████ Baseline (60%)
████ After (33%)
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Pre Post What This Means
If you’re struggling with low back pain, don’t rush toward injections or surgery Primarily. A structured physiotherapy plan may be help you.
- Improves posture and muscle balance
- Encourages long-term self-care
- Prevents chronic pain
- Helps avoid costly, risky surgeries
- Avoid post surgery complications
Our approach ensured pain relief in the early weeks and gradually restored function, strength, and mobility.
My Final Advice
Physiotherapist can treat low back pain without surgery. In just 6 weeks, patients experienced major relief and functional improvement with no side effects.
Looking for non-surgical back pain solutions? Visit a physiotherapist near you and ask about personalized plans for your condition.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Subarna Debbarma (PT)
Consultant Spine and Ortho Physiotherapist
Spine Clinic Physiotherapy and Rehab Unit, Agartala
📚 References (for Professionals):
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- Qaseem A et al. (2017). Noninvasive treatments for low back pain. Ann Intern Med.
- Foster NE et al. (2018). Back pain prevention and treatment. Lancet.
- Bijur PE et al. (2001). VAS scale reliability. Ann Emerg Med.
- Fairbank JC et al. (1980). Oswestry Disability Index. Physiotherapy.
- Hayden JA et al. (2005). Exercise therapy effectiveness. Ann Intern Med.
- van Middelkoop M et al. (2011). Exercise for chronic LBP. Cochrane Review.
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