Expert Insights on Pain Conditions That We Treat

Diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role in evaluating back pain, helping doctors to identify underlying conditions and formulate appropriate treatment plans. In Singapore, various imaging modalities are available, each with different costs. Below is an overview of the common types of diagnostic imaging used for back pain and their associated costs. Types of Diagnostic Imaging for Back Pain X-rays: Typically the first imaging test performed to rule out fractures or structural

An osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture can cause sudden and severe back pain, particularly in older adults with weakened bones. While many fractures improve with conservative treatment, some patients continue to experience significant or disabling pain. When pain persists despite medication, rest, bracing or physiotherapy, it may be appropriate to seek further assessment from a pain or spine specialist to prevent complications related to immobility and deconditioning.

Sciatica can be more than just an occasional ache in your lower back. For some individuals, the pain travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg. It may also be associated with numbness, tingling, burning sensations, or weakness. If you have been managing sciatica for weeks and it is not getting better, you may be wondering, "Is this normal?" or "Do I need to see a specialist?" The answer depends on the cause of your symptoms, how long they have lasted, their severity

Buttock pain during pregnancy in Singapore is common but that does not mean it should be dismissed. The same pattern of pain can come from the sacroiliac joint, a lumbar disc, irritated nerves, overworked muscles, or the hip and pelvis. Good treatment starts with finding the most likely source, not just treating the area that hurts. This article explains why pregnancy buttock pain happens, when to seek urgent care, how doctors assess it, and what treatment options may help, f

For office workers and residents across Singapore spending long hours at desks or dealing with sudden mobility strain, persistent neck pain radiating down the arm is an increasingly common complaint. While basic stretching or posture changes help initially, a persistent ache often signals a pinched nerve in the neck. At Alleviate Pain Clinic in Farrer Park Hospital, Dr. Christopher Liu evaluates these symptoms locally to prevent further complications without requiring major s

Back mouse or an episcleral lipoma is a treatable cause of back pain. It is often under-recognized as a cause of back pain If you have ever reached around to rub a sore lower back and felt a small, rubbery lump that slips around under your fingers, you might have met a "back mouse." It sounds strange—and perhaps a bit alarming—to discover a small, firm knot moving around near your lower back or hip. But despite its quirky nickname, a back mouse isn't a parasite or a sign of a

Did you recently experience a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back that shoots all the way down your buttock, thigh, or leg? Does coughing, sneezing, or sitting down make the pain worse? If so, you may be dealing with an acute lumbar disc herniation (commonly known as a slipped disc). When a spinal disc bulges or ruptures suddenly, it pinches nearby spinal nerves—causing severe, radiating sciatica pain. The good news? Over 90% of herniated disc symptoms in the lower back rec

The facet joints are commonly implicated in whiplash-related neck pain. Facet joint injections and radiofrequency ablation are effective treatments.