Hello, 

I'm looking for a doctor recommendation regarding my lower back pain, preferably at Bumrungrad Hospital (I'm a regular patient there).

Gettin back pain now almost regularly when sitting for a bit longer and want to have it looked at and maybe get some physiotherapy. 

I've found lower back stretches were a game changer for me, it's about finding the ones that really help, see YouTube, focus on ham strings. 

 

My Tens stimulation 500 baht on Lazada was also very good, I don't need it now due to the stretches

8 hours ago, CanNot said:

Hello, 

I'm looking for a doctor recommendation regarding my lower back pain, preferably at Bumrungrad Hospital (I'm a regular patient there).

Gettin back pain now almost regularly when sitting for a bit longer and want to have it looked at and maybe get some physiotherapy. 

First of all get rid of your inflammation if any.

 

How is the pain? Locally or radiates back, butt down the leg? 

 

What helped me for my prolapse, was swimming, walking the beach and soft oil massage. Physiotherapy and chiropractor didn't help anything.

 

Breathing exercises to relax your nervous system and if any stress in your life, try to eliminate anything that can tension up your muscles. Sitting is the worst thing you can do

 

Anyway, if no clear visual proofs, Dr's aint much of help. Time is your friend

I know you prefer Bumrungrad but the best spine doctor in Thailand is at BNH

 

https://www.bnhhospital.com/search-doctor/entry/4093/

 

 

If an MRI is needed, can save money by doing it at  www.mrithailand.com

 

If you get the all clear to try exercises/PT,  many people recommend 

https://www.bpcphysio.com/

 

If there is no radiation of pain down the leg and no numbness or tinhling in the legs, you could try physio first (or even home exervises/stretched, many on youtube)  before MRI/doctor but stop at once anything that produces pain

 

If there is radiation of pain down the leg or leg numbness/tingling, see doctor first

19 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

I know you prefer Bumrungrad but the best spine doctor in Thailand is at BNH

 

https://www.bnhhospital.com/search-doctor/entry/4093/

 

 

If an MRI is needed, can save money by doing it at  www.mrithailand.com

 

If you get the all clear to try exercises/PT,  many people recommend 

https://www.bpcphysio.com/

 

If there is no radiation of pain down the leg and no numbness or tinhling in the legs, you could try physio first (or even home exervises/stretched, many on youtube)  before MRI/doctor but stop at once anything that produces pain

 

If there is radiation of pain down the leg or leg numbness/tingling, see doctor first

 

Super helpful thanks @Sheryl 🙏

 

I would feel more comfortable to go to Bumrungrad as they have all my medical history, is there a chance you can guide me to a Doctor there?

As you suggested I primarily want to get cleared for PT (and the insurance cover). There is no radiation of pain or tingling to the legs.

2 hours ago, CanNot said:

 

Super helpful thanks @Sheryl 🙏

 

I would feel more comfortable to go to Bumrungrad as they have all my medical history, is there a chance you can guide me to a Doctor there?

As you suggested I primarily want to get cleared for PT (and the insurance cover). There is no radiation of pain or tingling to the legs.

I strongly recommend you go to the recommended doctor. 

 

If yoy have chronic conditions of relevance to this issue (unlikely but possible), either supply that history verbally or bring copy of your medical records with you.  

 

Spine specialist really does not need (and will not pay much attention to) your full medical history if no prior spinal procedures/confitikns and  surgery not being contemplated. Meds currently taken, allergies, and any chronic ongoing conditions is enough. 

On 6/1/2025 at 11:17 AM, Sheryl said:

I know you prefer Bumrungrad but the best spine doctor in Thailand is at BNH

 

https://www.bnhhospital.com/search-doctor/entry/4093/

 

 

If an MRI is needed, can save money by doing it at  www.mrithailand.com

 

If you get the all clear to try exercises/PT,  many people recommend 

https://www.bpcphysio.com/

 

If there is no radiation of pain down the leg and no numbness or tinhling in the legs, you could try physio first (or even home exervises/stretched, many on youtube)  before MRI/doctor but stop at once anything that produces pain

 

If there is radiation of pain down the leg or leg numbness/tingling, see doctor first

Do you suggest surgery at another hospital like Bumrungrad if Dr Wicharn recommends surgery?

The reason I am asking is that unlike Bumrungrad, BNH is unfortunately not covered by my insurance and the surgery there costs an arm and a leg to pay out of pocket.

3 hours ago, Johncen said:

Do you suggest surgery at another hospital like Bumrungrad if Dr Wicharn recommends surgery?

The reason I am asking is that unlike Bumrungrad, BNH is unfortunately not covered by my insurance and the surgery there costs an arm and a leg to pay out of pocket.

The issue is not the hospital but the surgeon.

Suggest you discuss the issue with Dr. Wicharn and ask his recommendation for a surgeon at a hospital that your indurance covers. (Presumably more than just Bumrungrad)

First time I have ever heard of an insurer covering Bumrungrad but not BNH. Usually the opposite. Are you certain of this? Which insurer/policy?