Back pain is one of the most common reasons to see a doctor – and yet it is often just bridged with painkillers. At the ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre in 1140 Vienna, the focus is on the cause: with a thorough orthopaedic examination, a clear treatment plan and physiotherapy that gets you moving again.
In most cases, muscular tension, incorrect loading or irritation of the small facet joints are behind the symptoms. Less often, a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or an irritated sciatic nerve is the cause. This distinction is crucial – because it determines which treatment really helps.
It all starts with a detailed consultation and an orthopaedic examination. Imaging such as X-ray or MRI is only ordered if it actually changes the treatment. If there are signs of nerve involvement, the neurologist on site can also be consulted.
You receive a concrete recommendation: which therapy, how often and for how long. That way you know from the start what matters.
For most back pain, physiotherapy is the most important element. Depending on the findings, manual therapy, targeted training of the trunk muscles, group therapy and – where appropriate – device-based treatments are combined. For severe pain, medical pain therapy can make active treatment possible in the first place.
An individual home programme helps you maintain what you have achieved and prevent relapses.
Dr. Daniel Dugandzic is a specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology. His focus is on CT-guided infiltrations and nerve root blocks – procedures that can complement conservative treatment for herniated discs and nerve pain.
For long-lasting or recurring back pain, the RÜCKENSTARK programme is recommended. Your doctor and physiotherapist review your progress together every two weeks and adjust the treatment – at no additional cost.
Medical services are charged as elective doctor (Wahlarzt) services – you can submit the invoice to your health insurance for a refund. For physiotherapy you need a doctor’s prescription. With an existing prescription you can come straight to physiotherapy – alternatively, the prescription can be issued by an orthopaedic specialist on site. Current prices can be found under Prices & refunds.
Specialist in orthopaedics, focus on CT-guided infiltrations and nerve root blocks.
Physiotherapist, manual therapy, atlas correction and sports physiotherapy.
Physiotherapist, Schroth scoliosis therapy and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS).
Appointments can be booked online around the clock or arranged by phone.
The ANDRUKONIS Orthopaedic Centre is located in Vienna’s 14th district, Spallartgasse 19/1, 1140 Vienna – easy to reach by U3 (Hütteldorfer Straße or Kendlerstraße). Neck and jaw complaints are also treated at our location Pius-Parsch-Platz 6a, 1210 Vienna.
In the Praxisgemeinschaft, orthopaedics, neurology and physiotherapy work next door to each other – for coordinated treatment from acute lumbago to a herniated disc.
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The first port of call for persistent back pain is orthopaedics. If the pain radiates or numbness or weakness occurs, a neurological assessment is also advisable – at ANDRUKONIS in the same building.
Not always. Many cases of back pain can be reliably classified without imaging. An MRI is ordered if the result influences the treatment.
Usually not. Gentle movement within the pain threshold can promote healing. How much load makes sense is discussed individually.
That depends on the cause and duration of the symptoms. Frequency and time frame are set out transparently in your treatment plan.
