Back Pain Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam (李文鉴医生)
Consultant Pain Specialist, Singapore Paincare Center
Dr Bernard Lee is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. With over 20 years of clinical practice, he developed the Painostic®️ approach to guide evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures. Alongside his patient care, he trains the next generation of doctors in interventional techniques for chronic pain and orthopaedic conditions.
Back Pain Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam
(李文鉴医生)
Consultant Pain Specialist, Singapore Paincare Center
Dr Bernard Lee is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. With over 20 years of clinical practice, he developed the Painostic®️ approach to guide evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures. Alongside his patient care, he trains the next generation of doctors in interventional techniques for chronic pain and orthopaedic conditions.
What Should You See a Back Pain Specialist?
You should seek medical attention promptly if you experience:
- Sudden bowel and/or bladder incontinence
- Progressive weakness in the legs
- Severe, continuous abdominal and low back pain (possibly leaking blood vessel)
- Back pain with fever and chills
- History of cancer with recent weight loss
- Recent severe trauma, such as a fall or accident
These symptoms may involve disc, joint, or nerve structures. A structured medical evaluation by a back pain specialist helps determine whether conservative therapy, targeted injections, or other minimally invasive procedures are appropriate.
A Message About Back Pain From Our Pain Specialist
Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions we see, often arising from strain, repetitive loading, or prolonged poor posture. While it may begin as a mild ache, delaying proper care can lead to persistent stiffness, nerve irritation, or worsening discomfort that affects daily movement.
Many people believe that low back pain is always caused by bone degeneration or slipped discs. In reality, even small issues such as muscle tension, joint inflammation, or imbalance in supporting structures can trigger ongoing symptoms.
At Singapore Paincare, we conduct a thorough assessment to identify the root source of your lower back pain and design a personalised, minimally invasive treatment plan tailored to your condition. We aim to relieve discomfort, and help you return to your daily activities with confidence.
Common Back Conditions Treated by a Back Pain Specialist
Over stretching or tearing of the ligaments that support the spine, often caused by sudden twisting, lifting, or awkward movement.
Compression or irritation of a spinal nerve, which may lead to sharp pain, numbness, or tingling that travels into the hips or legs.
Tightening or spasm of the piriformis muscle in the buttock, which can compress the sciatic nerve and cause radiating pain down the leg.
Irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, commonly from disc or joint issues, resulting in shooting pain that may extend from the lower back to the foot.
Bulging or leakage of disc material that presses on nearby nerves, leading to back pain, leg pain, or muscle weakness.
Breaks in the vertebrae caused by trauma or weakened bones, leading to sudden and severe back pain that requires prompt evaluation.
Narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on nerves, causing pain, numbness, or heaviness in the lower back or legs, especially when standing or walking.
Age related degeneration of the spinal discs and joints, which can result in stiffness, persistent back pain, or nerve irritation.
Inflammation or injury of the tailbone area, often triggered by prolonged sitting, falls, or childbirth.
What Lower Back Pain Treatments Are Available at Singapore Paincare?
Singapore Paincare offers a range of targeted treatments for lower back pain, focusing on both muscle related and spine related causes. The treatment options include Myospan and Neurospan.
Myospan Injection
Myospan injections target muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and nerves to break the pain cycle, reduce inflammation, and improve healing. Depending on the painful condition, different injections may be utilised to either remove the pain generator or stop the pain signals. Myospan treatments include:
- Coreflex injections
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Prolotherapy
- Intra-Articular Injections
- Myofascial Pain injections
- Peripheral Nerve Block
Neurospan
Neurospan treatments target spinal causes of lower back related pain such as slipped cervical discs, bone spurs, and nerve compressions. These procedures help decompress affected nerves, release scarred tissues, and reduce nerve sensitivity by addressing the underlying spinal source rather than the lower back muscle itself. Depending on the condition, different Neurospan options may be used to free impinged nerves or reduce pain transmission. Neurospan treatments for lower back pain include:
Our Pain Specialist
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam (李文鉴医生)
More than 20 years of experiences in treating pain
Dr. Bernard Lee Mun Kam is the founder of Singapore Paincare and a Consultant Pain Specialist at Singapore Paincare Center. He has more than two decades of clinical experience in pain medicine and holds qualifications in anaesthesiology and interventional pain management, including a Masters of Medicine (Anaesthesiology) and Fellowship with the Faculty of Pain Medicine (Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists). He has been a pioneer in developing pain services in Singapore and previously led major hospital pain units, including Tan Tock Seng Hospital and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Recognised as one of Singapore’s early adopters of interventional pain techniques, Dr. Bernard introduced knifeless treatment methods that use specialised laser and balloon-based procedures for conditions such as slipped discs, nerve compression, arthritis and frozen shoulder. His multi-disciplinary training, including medical acupuncture, supports a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating pain without open surgery.
Dr. Bernard has a long-standing commitment to medical education. He has trained and mentored many doctors in Singapore and the region in interventional pain procedures and chronic pain management. Through the Singapore Paincare Academy, he continues to provide structured training for general practitioners, allied health professionals and TCM practitioners, ensuring consistent standards in pain assessment and treatment based on the Painostic® methodology.
Dr. Bernard is frequently invited to television and radio programmes to share his insights on pain conditions, treatment approaches and public education topics. His media contributions reflect his ongoing commitment to raising awareness of pain management and empowering the public with reliable medical information.
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