Back pain is the leading cause of absence from work in Lagos. 90% of cases are 'non-specific' — mechanical, posture-related, or muscular — and resolve with appropriate analgesia, physiotherapy, and activity modification. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, we assess, treat, and refer correctly. From ₦5,000.
The most common — 90% of cases. Caused by poor posture, muscle strain, lifting injury, or prolonged sitting. Typically worsens with movement, eases with rest. Treated with NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, and physiotherapy.
Disc material pressing on a nerve root — causes pain radiating down the leg (sciatica), often with numbness or tingling. Most resolve without surgery with physiotherapy and appropriate pain management.
Kidney stones or infection cause flank pain (sides + back) that can be mistaken for musculoskeletal back pain. Key difference: kidney pain is colicky and radiates to the groin, associated with urinary symptoms.
Pain lasting more than 3 months. Requires a biopsychosocial assessment — physical, psychological, and social factors all contribute. Physiotherapy, lifestyle modification, and sometimes low-dose tricyclic antidepressants are used.
Every patient who walks into Mascot Healthcare, Akoka receives a proper clinical assessment — not a guess and a prescription. We use evidence-based guidelines, up-to-date knowledge of Lagos-specific disease patterns, and appropriate investigations to ensure correct diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Walk-in at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Assessment from ₦5,000.