Chandigarh runs on offices: government departments in Sector 9 and Sector 17, banks, coaching centres, the IT Park and countless home offices since 2020. Long hours at a desk, followed by a commute on a two-wheeler or in traffic around the Tribune Chowk and Transport Chowk, show up in the spine clinic as stiff necks, lower back pain and, sooner or later, pain that travels into an arm or leg.
Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, sees patients from Chandigarh at Advaith Brain & Spine Clinic, Sector 21, and Paras Health - Panchkula, Sector 22. From most sectors it is a 20 to 35 minute drive via the Madhya Marg or the Purv Marg.
Most disc problems settle without an operation. The first plan is usually medicines for a short period, staying active, and a structured physiotherapy programme. Simple changes help a lot: raising the laptop screen to eye level, using a chair with lower back support, and getting up every half hour. Weekend gym sessions after a week of sitting still are a common trigger, so building up gradually matters.
Surgery is discussed when leg or arm pain stays severe despite proper treatment, when weakness is increasing, or urgently if there is bladder or bowel trouble. More detail is on the slip disc treatment page.
For a single disc pressing on a nerve, endoscopic (keyhole) discectomy can remove the problem piece through a small opening, often with a short hospital stay. For narrowing at several levels or an unstable spine, minimally invasive decompression or fusion may suit better. Neck problems are explained on the cervical spine page. The method is chosen for the problem, not the other way round.
Many patients from Chandigarh ask about getting back to work. After keyhole disc surgery, people with desk jobs often return within two to three weeks, starting with shorter days. Driving, gym work and lifting are added back in stages.
If you have been advised spine surgery and are unsure, a second opinion is a reasonable step. Bring the MRI films or CD (not just the report), the previous doctor's notes and a list of medicines you have already tried. The aim of the visit is to explain what the scan shows, how it matches your symptoms, and what each option, including waiting, would mean for you.
From the southern sectors, the Purv Marg towards Panchkula is usually the easier route; from the northern sectors and Manimajra, it is only a short drive across into Panchkula. Evening traffic near the Housing Board light point can add time, so leave a little early for the 5 to 7 PM clinic. If walking is painful, ask someone to drive you rather than riding a two-wheeler.
For general brain and spine care for Chandigarh residents, see neurosurgeon near Chandigarh.
Every 30 minutes, stand up, roll your shoulders, and look away from the screen. Keep the top of the monitor at eye level and the keyboard close enough that your elbows rest by your sides.
| Location | Days | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Advaith Brain & Spine Clinic, 1842, Sector 21, Panchkula – 134112 | Monday – Saturday | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Paras Health - Panchkula, near Nada Sahib Gurudwara, Sector 22, Panchkula – 134109 | Monday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Panchkula OPDs | Sunday | By appointment |
Phone / WhatsApp: +91-9780703819
Yes. Dr. Gaurav Sharma's OPDs are in Sector 21 and Sector 22, Panchkula, usually a 20 to 35 minute drive from most Chandigarh sectors.
Most people with desk jobs return within two to three weeks after keyhole disc surgery, beginning with shorter working hours.
Not always. Bring your existing MRI. A new scan is advised only if the old one is outdated or symptoms have changed.
Both treat spine problems. What matters is a careful nerve examination and an approach that includes non-surgical treatment as well as surgery.
