Back pain that runs down your leg, a neck that will not turn, a morning that starts with a stiff lower back: if this sounds familiar, you need a spine specialist doctor in Delhi NCR who finds the real cause before suggesting any treatment. At Vedant Pain Management Clinic in Faridabad, Dr. Rakhi Goyal, a pain medicine specialist, focuses on locating the source of spine pain and treating it without surgery wherever that is safe.
This page explains who a spine specialist is, which conditions we treat, what non-surgical options exist, and how to choose the right doctor for your pain.
What Does a Spine Specialist Do?
A spine specialist, also called a spine doctor, diagnoses and treats problems of the neck, mid back and lower back. These include discs, joints, nerves and the small muscles that support the spine.
Not every spine specialist is a surgeon. Some operate. Others, such as pain medicine specialists, treat spine pain with medicines, exercises and image-guided injections, and refer you for a surgical opinion only when your scan and symptoms point that way. Most people with spine pain start with the second group.
When to see a spine specialist
Book a consultation if:
- Your back or neck pain keeps returning or has not settled with rest and basic care
- Pain travels into your arm or leg
- You feel numbness, tingling or weakness in a limb
- Pain disturbs your sleep or daily work
- You have an old MRI or X-ray and no clear answer on what to do next
Some symptoms need urgent care instead of an appointment: loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or inner thighs, or weakness that is getting worse quickly. Go to the nearest emergency department if you notice any of these.
Spine Conditions We Treat
Our spine work covers the problems that most often bring people to a spine doctor:
- Chronic low back pain and neck pain
- Slip disc and disc bulge
- Sciatica and cervical radiculopathy
- Lumbar spondylosis and lumbar canal stenosis
- Facet joint pain
- Thoracic (mid back) pain
- Pain that continues after a previous spine surgery
Many of these overlap. A person with sciatica, for example, may have a disc problem, a joint problem or both, which is why a proper examination matters more than a single scan.
Slip Disc Treatment Without Surgery
A slip disc happens when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes through its outer layer and irritates a nearby nerve. It can cause back or neck pain, and often a burning or electric-type pain, numbness or weakness in the leg or arm.
The good news is that many people improve with non-surgical care. Our approach to slip disc treatment starts with a history and physical examination, followed by an MRI when symptoms persist or suggest nerve compression. Treatment is then matched to you and may include:
- Guidance on safe movement and activity changes
- Targeted exercises and physiotherapy
- Medicines for pain and inflammation
- Epidural or nerve injections for selected patients
- Referral for a surgical opinion if there is significant nerve compression or worsening weakness
Recovery differs from person to person. Some people improve over several weeks, while others have symptoms that linger or return, which is why follow-up is part of the plan.
Non-Surgical Spine Treatment at Vedant Pain Management Clinic
Our non-surgical spine treatment options are chosen after diagnosis, not before it. Depending on the source of your pain, the plan can include:
- Transforaminal epidural steroid injections and epidural adhesiolysis for nerve-related pain
- Facet joint injections and facet radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Lumbar medial branch RFA for joint-related back pain
- Bipolar intradiscal cooled RFA for disc-related pain
- Spinal cord stimulation for selected patients with long-standing pain
- Physiotherapy, core strengthening, posture correction and weight management after treatment
Not everyone needs a procedure. Many patients do well with medicines, exercise and lifestyle changes alone, and the doctor will tell you honestly which group you fall into.
Meet Spine Pain Specialist Dr. Rakhi Goyal
Spine pain specialist Dr. Rakhi Goyal completed her MBBS and then an MD in Anesthesiology at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College, Rajkot. She went on to complete a Fellowship in Pain Medicine and Palliative Care (FIPM) and works in interventional pain medicine.
Her practice covers chronic back and neck pain, slip disc and sciatica, joint pain, neuropathic pain and cancer pain. She performs fluoroscopy-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures, so the needle reaches the exact structure causing the pain.
How to Choose the Best Spine Specialist Near Me
Searching for the best spine specialist near me gives you a long list. These checks help you narrow it down:
- Qualifications. Look for a recognised medical degree and a postgraduate or fellowship qualification in pain medicine, orthopaedics or neurosurgery.
- Diagnosis first. A good doctor examines you and reviews your reports before recommending an injection or a procedure.
- Non-surgical options explained. Ask what can be tried without surgery and when surgery would become the better choice.
- Image guidance. For spine injections, fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance improves accuracy.
- A follow-up plan. Pain treatment works best when exercise, posture and review visits are part of it.
Spine Specialist in Delhi, Noida and Faridabad
If you are looking for a spine specialist in Delhi, a spine specialist in Noida or a spine specialist in Faridabad, Vedant Pain Management Clinic is located in Sector 9, Faridabad, and sees patients from across Delhi NCR.
- Address: House No. 21, Sector 9, Opposite Sector 9 Huda Market, Faridabad, Haryana 121006
- Phone: +91 8171244512
- Visiting hours: 9 AM to 7 PM
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Conversation. You describe where the pain is, when it started and what makes it better or worse.
- Examination. The doctor checks posture, movement, strength and nerve function.
- Report review. Bring any MRI, X-ray and blood test reports. A new scan is advised only if it will change the plan.
- Plan. You get a clear explanation of the likely cause and the treatment options, with time to ask questions.
- Follow-up. A review visit is scheduled so progress is tracked and the plan can be adjusted.
Book Your Spine Consultation
Persistent back, neck or leg pain deserves a proper diagnosis. Meet our spine pain specialist and get a plan that fits your condition.
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