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Dallas — Dr. Sharan Kaur
Summary for the Doctor
Patient is presenting with lower back pain, worsening over 3 weeks, onset ~3 weeks ago, gradual / no specific trigger, rated 6–7 / 10 typical. Screening: No numbness, tingling, weakness, or bowel/bladder changes. Patient goals: Sit through workday pain-free; return to weekend running. Recommended provider: Dr. Sharan Kaur.
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Hi, I've been having lower back pain for about 3 weeks now. It's getting worse.
I'm sorry to hear that — three weeks is long enough that it's worth taking seriously. Can you point to where exactly the pain sits? And does it stay there, or does it travel down into your hip or leg at all?
It's right in my lower back, kind of on the right side. Sometimes it goes into my right hip but not down the leg.
Got it. On a scale of 0 to 10, how bad is it on a typical day? And is there anything in particular that triggered it — a specific movement, a fall, or did it just creep up?
Maybe a 6 or 7. It just kind of started. I sit at a desk all day for work, probably 9 hours.
That's really helpful context. Long desk hours are one of the most common things we see contribute to this pattern. What makes it worse — and is there anything that gives you relief, even temporarily?
Sitting for a long time makes it worse. Standing up and walking around helps a little. Ice helps too.
Have you tried any treatment so far, like a chiropractor, PT, or imaging like an MRI?
No, nothing yet. I just took some ibuprofen.
Understood. A few quick screening questions: any numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs? Any change in bowel or bladder function?
No, none of that.
Good — those are the things we always want to rule out. Last question: what would success look like for you? Pain-free? Back to a specific activity?
I just want to be able to sit through a workday without hurting, and I'd love to get back to running on weekends.
That's a very reasonable and achievable goal. Based on what you've described, this sounds like a mechanical lower back issue likely related to prolonged sitting — something we treat very successfully. Dr. Sharan Kaur at our Dallas location would be a great fit. Can I grab a name, phone number, and which location works better for you?
Sarah M., 214-555-0142, Dallas works best.
Perfect, Sarah. We'll have someone from the Dallas office reach out today to get you scheduled. Looking forward to helping you feel better.
Pre-populated Intake Form
Lower back pain, worsening over 3 weeks
Right lower back
Into right hip; no radiation into leg
~3 weeks ago, gradual / no specific trigger
Mechanical, ache
6–7 / 10 typical
Prolonged sitting
Standing, walking, ice
Difficulty completing 9-hour desk workday; stopped weekend running
OTC ibuprofen only
None
No numbness, tingling, weakness, or bowel/bladder changes
9
Sit through workday pain-free; return to weekend running
Dr. Sharan Kaur (Dallas)
Likely mechanical LBP related to prolonged sitting. No red flags on screening. Good candidate for chiropractic care + ergonomic guidance.