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Waking Up with Back Pain? A Guide to Relief and Recovery in Calicut

December 9, 2025

If you live in Calicut, you know the lifestyle: long hours sitting at office desks, unending traffic on the way home, or perhaps heavy lifting at work. It is no surprise that Lower Back Pain has become one of the most common complaints we see at GMC Ortho Hospital.

For many, it starts as a dull ache in the morning. For others, it’s a sharp catch when bending over.

The good news? Not every backache requires surgery. In fact, 80% of lower back pain cases can be resolved with the right lifestyle changes and non-surgical treatments. Here is your guide to finding relief, right here in Kozhikode.

Why Does My Back Hurt? (Common Causes)

Before treating the pain, you need to understand the source. In our experience with patients across Malabar, the top culprits are:

• Muscle Strain: Often from lifting heavy objects improperly or sudden movements.

• Poor Posture: Slouching over laptops or looking down at phones for hours.

• Disc Issues: A "bulging" or herniated disc pressing on nerves (often causes pain to shoot down the leg).

• Degeneration: Natural wear and tear of the spine joints as we age.

3 Immediate Ways to Find Relief at Home

If your pain has just started, try these conservative measures for the first 24-48 hours:

1. Don’t Stay in Bed Old advice said "total bed rest," but modern orthopedic science says movement is medicine. Gentle walking helps blood flow to the spine and prevents muscles from stiffening. Avoid heavy lifting, but keep moving.

2. The Ice & Heat Combo

• First 48 hours: Use ice packs to reduce inflammation and swelling.

• After 48 hours: Switch to a hot water bag or heating pad to relax tight muscles and improve blood circulation.

3. Check Your Workspace If you work at a desk in Calicut, ensure your screen is at eye level and your feet are flat on the floor. A simple lumbar support cushion for your chair can work wonders.

When Should You See a Doctor? (The Red Flags)

While home remedies help with minor strains, certain symptoms require expert medical attention at a specialized Ortho hospital. Do not ignore these signs:

• Pain that lasts longer than two weeks.

• Pain that radiates down your leg (Sciatica).

• Numbness or tingling in your buttocks or legs.

• Difficulty controlling your bladder or bowel (This is an emergency).

How GMC Ortho Hospital Treats Back Pain

At GMC Ortho Hospital in Calicut, we believe in a step-by-step approach to spine care. We don't rush to surgery.

1. Diagnosis: We use advanced imaging (Digital X-Rays/CT) to pinpoint the exact cause.

2. Physiotherapy: Our specialized rehab team helps you strengthen your core muscles to support your spine naturally.

3. Pain Management: Medication and targeted injections to reduce inflammation.

4. Minimally Invasive Solutions: Only when conservative methods fail do we consider surgery. And even then, we specialize in Keyhole (Endoscopic) Spine Surgery—a technique that fixes the problem through a tiny incision, allowing you to walk the same day.

Get Back to Living Pain-Free

You don't have to live with a stiff back. Whether it’s simple physiotherapy or advanced care, the team at GMC Ortho Hospital is here to help you move freely again.