✓ Conservative-First Spine Care

Back Pain & Spine Specialist in Bangalore

Most back pain doesn't need surgery — get a real diagnosis and a plan that works.

Conservative-First

Same-Day Appointments

Insurance Accepted

Dr. Nitin N Sunku — Back Pain & Spine Specialist, Bangalore

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Spine Conditions We Treat

From acute disc problems to chronic stiffness — specialist diagnosis and a structured plan for the full range of spine conditions.

Lumbar Disc Herniation

Sciatica

Lower Back Pain

Cervical / Neck Pain

Spinal Stenosis

Spondylolisthesis

Compression Fracture

Spondylitis & Back Stiffness

The Conservative-First Promise

Surgery is the last resort — not the first recommendation.

Most patients walking into a spine clinic are afraid of one thing: being pushed into surgery they don't need. Our approach is the opposite. You get a careful diagnosis, a structured non-surgical plan, and an honest assessment at every step. Surgery is only discussed when the evidence genuinely supports it.

That same conservative-first philosophy is why patients come to us for second opinions on spine surgery recommendations they've received elsewhere — and why a meaningful proportion of them go home with a non-surgical plan instead.

80%+

of disc problems resolve without surgery when managed properly.

6–12 weeks

of structured physiotherapy and medical management is the standard first step.

Honest

second opinions on surgery recommendations — including when surgery is the right call.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Nitin for Back Pain

Specialist expertise, a non-surgical-first mindset, and a clear, honest path to getting your back working again.

Conservative-First Philosophy

Non-surgical options are exhausted first — structured physiotherapy, medication, lifestyle changes and image-guided injections — before surgery is ever on the table.

Specialist in Spine + Sports Medicine

Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with deep expertise in spine and musculoskeletal medicine — the right lens for back pain that's mechanical, not just degenerative.

Image-Guided Injections Available

Epidural and transforaminal injections done under image guidance for precise, targeted relief — a powerful middle step between physio and surgery.

Rapid MRI Coordination

MRI and X-ray coordinated quickly so you have a clear diagnosis — and a clear plan — within days, not weeks of waiting and worrying.

Honest About Who DOES Need Surgery

Conservative-first doesn't mean anti-surgery. When red flags are present or non-surgical care plateaus, you'll get a straight answer — not a delay.

Two Convenient Bengaluru Locations

Clinics in HSR Layout and Attibele with same-day appointments, insurance accepted, and continuity of care from first visit through recovery.

Surgery Is Step 5 — Not Step 1

What's the Typical Treatment Plan?

A clear, sequenced approach. We escalate only when each previous step has been given a proper chance — and we tell you exactly where you are in the plan.

Step 1

Clinical Assessment + Targeted Imaging

A proper history and physical exam come first. Imaging (X-ray, MRI) is ordered only when it will change the plan — not as a reflex.

Step 2

Structured Physiotherapy (4–8 Weeks)

Goal-directed physio with progression milestones — core stabilisation, mobility, posture and ergonomic fixes. The single biggest lever for most back pain.

Step 3

Image-Guided Injection (If Needed)

If pain plateaus despite good rehab, a precisely targeted epidural or transforaminal injection can break the cycle — often enough to let physio finish the job.

Step 4

Surgical Opinion — Only If Indicated

A surgical consultation is offered only when non-surgical care has plateaued or red flags are present (progressive weakness, bladder/bowel symptoms, fracture, infection).

Step 5

Modern Minimally Invasive Surgery

When truly needed: endoscopic discectomy, microdiscectomy or minimally invasive decompression — small incisions, faster recovery, less tissue damage.

Note: Red flags such as progressive neurological weakness, loss of bladder/bowel control, severe trauma, suspected infection or malignancy fast-track the pathway. The sequence above is for the typical mechanical or disc-related back pain.