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Pain and spine.

Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons people miss work and stop doing what they enjoy. At Rehabify in Bengaluru, Dr. Dharshan N A, a physiatrist with a fellowship in interventional pain management, finds the likely source of the pain and builds a plan that starts with movement and, when suitable, adds image-guided procedures.

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Each page explains the condition, what happens at your visit and when to get help urgently.

  1. Low back pain

    Condition    Low back pain assessed and treated by a physiatrist in Bengaluru. Exercise-based rehab, medicines and image-guided procedures when suitable.

  2. Neck pain

    Condition    Neck pain and arm pain assessed by a physiatrist in Bengaluru. Posture and exercise rehab, medicines and image-guided procedures when suitable.

  3. Sciatica and leg pain

    Condition    Sciatica and leg pain from the back assessed by a physiatrist in Bengaluru. Exercise rehab, medicines and image-guided nerve root injections when suitable.

  4. Image-guided injections and nerve blocks

    Treatment    Image-guided spine and joint injections and nerve blocks in Bengaluru, used with rehab when a physiatrist finds them suitable after examination.

What your care includes

Four steps, in order.

The doctor decides the right tests and treatment for you after examining you.

  1. 01

    Find the source

    History, examination and a careful look at your scans. Many scans show age-related changes that are not the cause of pain.

  2. 02

    Calm the pain

    Medicines, activity changes and, when suitable, an image-guided injection.

  3. 03

    Restore movement

    A graded exercise programme with a physiotherapist and at home.

  4. 04

    Prevent the next flare

    Work set-up, lifting, sleep and fitness habits.

Who you will see

Who you will see

Dr. Dharshan N A

Consultant in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a fellowship in interventional pain management.

MBBS, MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management.

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Questions

Before you book.

Short answers to what people ask most about pain and spine.

Do I need an MRI for back pain?

Most back pain does not need an MRI at first. Scans are useful when pain lasts beyond 4 to 6 weeks despite treatment, when there is weakness or numbness, or when warning signs are present. The doctor will tell you if you need one.

Is bed rest good for back pain?

Usually not. Short rest during a bad flare is fine, but staying active within comfort helps most people recover faster. The doctor will show you which movements are safe.

What does a pain physician do that other doctors do not?

A physiatrist trained in interventional pain management can target the exact source of pain with image-guided injections or nerve blocks, and combine this with rehab so the benefit lasts.

Can neck pain cause headaches?

Yes. Problems in the upper neck can cause headaches felt at the back of the head or behind the eyes. These often improve with posture work and targeted exercise.

Will I need surgery?

Most people with back or neck pain do not. If there are signs that surgery may help, the doctor will explain why and refer you to a spine surgeon of your choice.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Dharshan N A, consultant in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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Tell us where it hurts. We plan the way back.

Start with one consultation. Choose a clinic visit or a video consult, and the team confirms your time by phone or WhatsApp.

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  1. 1

    You send a request

    Online, on WhatsApp or by phone.

  2. 2

    We confirm a time

    By phone or WhatsApp, for the clinic or a video consult.

  3. 3

    You meet your doctor

    Bring your reports and wear loose clothes.