Back Pain Treatment in Jaipur: Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Mechanical back pain, sciatica, osteoporotic fractures and hip pain that feels like back pain: what an orthopedic assessment looks for.
15+
Years Experience
20,000+
Surgeries Performed
4
International Fellowships
5.0★
Patient Rating
Overview
Understanding back pain
Most back pain is mechanical, from strained muscles and ligaments or age-related wear in the spine, and it settles with time, activity and the right exercises. The orthopedic consultation is about finding the minority of cases that need more: an osteoporotic fracture, a trapped nerve, or pain that is actually coming from the hip. Dr. Agrawal is a joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon, not a spine surgeon: if spine surgery is needed, you will be told so and referred to a spine specialist.
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When to get back pain checked
- Leg pain below the knee lasting more than six weeks
- Weakness in the leg or foot, or difficulty lifting the toes
- Back pain after a fall in an older person
- Back pain with fever, unexplained weight loss or a history of cancer
- Night pain that does not ease with rest or change of position
Emergency: Loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the groin and buttocks, is an emergency: go to the nearest hospital immediately.
Common Causes
What usually causes back pain
The cause decides the treatment, which is why the consultation starts with a proper examination rather than a prescription.
Mechanical back strain
Pain in the lower back after lifting, bending or long hours sitting or driving. The most common cause, and it usually improves within weeks.
Disc problems and sciatica
Pain running from the back down the leg, often below the knee, sometimes with tingling or numbness. Most settles without surgery.
Osteoporotic compression fracture
Sudden back pain in an older person after a minor fall, lifting or even a cough. Often missed, and a warning sign that the bones need treatment.
Hip arthritis mistaken for back pain
Pain around the buttock and thigh that is actually from the hip joint. Treating the back will not help; the hip needs assessing.
Posture and occupational strain
Repeated bending, heavy lifting, tractor driving and prolonged standing load the spine. Changing how the work is done often matters more than medicine.
Treatment
How back pain is treated
Step 1
Treatment without surgery
Tried first, and enough for most patients.
- Staying active: bed rest slows recovery from most back pain
- Core-strengthening and flexibility exercises with a physiotherapist
- Short courses of pain medicine to allow movement
- Lifting technique, posture and work adjustments
- Bone density assessment and osteoporosis treatment where fractures are suspected
Step 2
When surgery is genuinely needed
Advised only when non-surgical treatment has been properly tried, or the problem will not heal without it.
Spine surgery for disc prolapse, canal stenosis or instability is not performed here. Where it is needed, you will be referred to a spine surgeon.
Where To Consult
Get back pain assessed in Jaipur or at a district OPD
Consultation and follow-up are available in Jaipur and at three district OPDs. Surgery, if needed, is always performed in Jaipur.
Jaipur
Narayana Hospital, and Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033. Mon to Sat, 10 AM to 9 PM at the clinic.
Clinic detailsBack Pain in Sri Ganganagar
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Anand Hospital
Sri Ganganagar OPDBack Pain in Hanumangarh
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Mahaveer Lab
Hanumangarh OPDBack Pain in Alwar
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Chopra Orthopedic Hospital
Alwar OPDAbout The Surgeon
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal is one of Rajasthan's most experienced orthopedic surgeons, with over 15 years of practice and more than 20,000 successful surgeries. He trained at SMS Medical College, Jaipur and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and went on to complete international fellowships in joint replacement in Germany and Japan, shoulder and elbow surgery in Japan, and sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy in Switzerland.
He practises as Senior Orthopedic Consultant at Narayana Health, Jaipur and is Founder and Director of Orthoklinik, Pratap Nagar. His work centres on knee, hip and shoulder replacement, arthroscopic ligament and cartilage surgery, and complex or neglected trauma, including cases other surgeons have declined. He sees patients with back pain in Jaipur and at his district OPDs, and says plainly when surgery is not needed.
FAQ
Back Pain: common questions
Do I need an MRI for back pain?+
Usually not at first. Most back pain improves within a few weeks, and MRI often shows age-related changes that are not causing the pain. An MRI is useful when there is leg weakness, pain running below the knee that is not settling, or warning signs such as fever or weight loss.
Does Dr. Agrawal perform spine surgery?+
No. Dr. Agrawal is a joint replacement, arthroscopy and trauma surgeon. He assesses back pain to find the cause, manages mechanical pain and osteoporotic fractures, and identifies when the hip rather than the spine is the problem. If you need spine surgery, you will be told plainly and referred to a spine specialist.
Should I rest in bed with back pain?+
No. For most back pain, staying gently active speeds recovery, while prolonged bed rest weakens the muscles and slows it down. Short periods of rest during a bad flare are fine, followed by a gradual return to walking and normal activity.
Could my back pain actually be coming from my hip?+
Yes, and it is commonly missed. Hip arthritis can cause pain in the buttock and thigh that feels like back pain. If rotating the hip reproduces your pain and walking is limited, an X-ray of the pelvis can confirm it, and treating the hip resolves the pain.
When is back pain an emergency?+
Loss of control of the bladder or bowels, numbness around the groin, or rapidly increasing weakness in the legs need emergency care at the nearest hospital immediately. Back pain after a significant fall or with high fever should also be seen the same day.
Where can I consult Dr. Hemendra Agrawal for back pain?+
In Jaipur at Narayana Hospital or Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033, or at his district OPDs: Sri Ganganagar (Anand Hospital) every 3rd Thursday of the month; Hanumangarh (Mahaveer Lab) every 3rd Thursday of the month; Alwar (Chopra Orthopedic Hospital) every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Patients from elsewhere in Rajasthan can share their reports on WhatsApp first. Call +91 92106 96045 to book.
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