Advised Spine Surgery? Get an Expert Opinion First.
Back surgery isn’t the only solution for a slip disc. Share your MRI and reports — Dr. Pravesh Kanthed will review them and our team will call you to explain every option, including non-surgical care.
Upload your reports
On WhatsApp or by email — takes 2 minutes
Specialist review
Dr. Kanthed studies your scans & advice
Know all your options
Our team calls you with a clear plan
Where Does It Hurt?
Start with where you feel the pain. Each guide explains your options — from non-surgical care to minimally invasive procedures — in plain language.
Relieve Pain. Preserve Nature. Live Freely.
Not every spine condition requires surgery, and not every painful joint needs replacement. We treat pain at its source — and recommend surgery only when it is truly needed.
Diagnose
Find the real source of your pain.
- Clinical evaluation
- MRI / CT review
- Diagnostic nerve blocks
Treat Without Surgery
Precise, image-guided interventions.
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Endoscopic Spine Procedures
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
Preserve & Restore
Protect your natural spine and joints.
- Joint Preservation
- PRP & Regenerative Medicine
- Rehabilitation
Advanced Treatments, Minimal Intervention.
Interventional Spine Pain Management
Targeted, image-guided treatment for back pain, neck pain and sciatica — usually as a day-care procedure.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Through a tiny incision, under local anaesthesia.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Interrupts pain signals from selected nerves.
Minimally Invasive Interventions
Relief with minimal tissue disruption.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
For persistent nerve pain.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Pain that continues after surgery.
Cancer Pain Management
Improving comfort & quality of life.
PRP & Joint Preservation
Preserving natural joints where appropriate.
people with NO back pain show a slip disc on MRI
90% of Back Pain Patients Don’t Need Surgery.
The spine supports your head and upper body, lets you walk, bend and twist, and protects your spinal cord. As many as 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
It is a myth that once you have a slip disc, the final treatment is surgery. Disc herniation can be physiological, and the natural history of disc disease is often to heal by itself.
At Meru, we educate patients and help them heal naturally — or through Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain Interventions (MIPSI) — avoiding open, major spine surgery wherever medically appropriate.
Get a Free Second Opinion →Dr. Pravesh Kanthed
One of the few specialists in Central India working exclusively in advanced spinal pain management. Awarded FIPP by the World Institute of Pain — the highest fellowship in pain medicine.
- Pioneer of Pain Medicine in Central India
- Former Secretary, Pain Society of India
- International FIPP Examiner, Budapest
- Advanced training in USA & South Korea
Pain Never Rests. Neither Do We.
Pain doesn’t keep office hours — and our commitment to you doesn’t either. We stay one step ahead of pain: with early, precise diagnosis, the latest image-guided techniques and a team that keeps learning, so you can keep living.
Clear Steps, from First Visit to Recovery.
Listen
Your symptoms, history and what you want to get back to doing.
Diagnose
Examination and review of MRI, CT or X-rays to find the pain source.
Discuss
Every suitable option — including non-surgical care — with honest pros and cons.
Treat & Recover
A personalised plan with rehabilitation guidance and follow-up.
Real Stories. Real Relief.
I was a bit scared to go to a spine doctor, especially with excruciating back pain. I appreciated the second opinion. I am completely free now.
The doctor was very attentive to what I was saying and taught me about posture and stretches to keep my body flexible and pain-free. Highly recommended.
After an accident, back pain made even standing difficult. I got an appointment the very next day. I am completely free from back pain now.
Good Questions to Ask Before You Decide.
Still unsure? Our team can help you choose the right next step.
Ask the Team →Do I really need surgery for a slip disc?
Not always. Many disc herniations improve with time, physiotherapy and targeted interventions. Surgery is needed in specific situations — such as progressive weakness or loss of bladder/bowel control. A specialist evaluation helps you decide.
How does the free online second opinion work?
Send your MRI/CT reports, images and the surgeon’s advice on WhatsApp (+91 966 966 6540) or email ([email protected]). Dr. Pravesh Kanthed reviews them and our team contacts you to discuss your options.
What is interventional pain management?
It uses precise, image-guided procedures — such as nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation or neuromodulation — to treat the specific structure causing pain, rather than relying only on medicines.
Are these procedures painful? Will I need to stay in hospital?
Most procedures are done under local anaesthesia through a needle or tiny incision, and many patients go home the same day. Your doctor will explain what to expect for your specific procedure.
Can PRP or regenerative treatment help my knee?
PRP may be considered for selected patients with certain tendon problems or knee osteoarthritis. Results vary between individuals, and it is not a guaranteed way to regrow cartilage. Suitability is decided after assessment.
When is surgery the right choice?
Progressive neurological weakness, serious spinal cord compression, significant instability or advanced joint destruction may need timely surgery. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary surgery — not necessary surgery.
Tell Us About Your Pain. We’ll Guide the Next Step.
Share a few details and our team will call you to arrange a consultation or review your reports.