Acute, life-threatening symptoms? Call 144 directly.
Condition
Back pain: acute and exertion-related
- muscle tension or pain from overuse
- restricted movement in the lower back
- pain radiating into one leg
- improvement with movement, worsening in one position
Orientation
How urgent is it?
When in doubt, always choose the higher level.
Assessment and treatment on site. You are welcome without an appointment, too.
Book an appointmentor simply walk in
- loss of strength or numbness in the legs or feet
- disturbance of bladder or bowel function
- pain after an accident or a heavy fall
- fever, night sweats or unexplained weight loss
- a known tumour
If your symptoms are acute and life-threatening, call 144. aprioris is not an emergency department.
Overview
What you should know
Acute, exertion-related back pain without neurological deficits.
Most acute back pain comes from the muscles or from overuse and improves within days to weeks. What matters is whether there are warning signs that call for a different route. We ask about onset, accidents and any signs of nerve involvement.
One address for your concern
Book an appointment or come by during opening hours. And if you are unsure whether we are the right address: come anyway; we will work it out with you.
Symptoms
Typical signs
Typical signs
- muscle tension or pain from overuse
- restricted movement in the lower back
- pain radiating into one leg
- improvement with movement, worsening in one position
What happens
What happens at aprioris
Our aim: to resolve your concern directly on site. Assessment, treatment and, where needed, a prescription or certificate. If specialist care is needed, we refer you on.
We listen to your concern, examine you carefully and put the findings in context. Then we discuss what happens next with you.
Every case is reviewed and signed off by a physician, either during your visit or shortly after. Anything that needs specialist care, we refer on, prioritised by urgency and with a written report. aprioris does not dispense medication itself.
Treatment
Treatment overview
What you can do yourself
- keep moving, as far as the pain allows
- warmth can relax the muscles
- avoid long periods of bed rest
- note when the pain started and what changes it
Services
Related services
Locations
Where we treat this
Available at 10 locations, with an appointment or as a walk-in.
AmriswilBadenBern ChristoffelHerisauLucerne NeustadtWinterthur MarktgasseZurich AlbisriederplatzZurich LimmatplatzZurich MorgentalZurich Paradeplatz
Booking
Book an appointment online
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment for this?
Not necessarily. You are welcome without booking during opening hours. If you book an appointment, you are seen at the agreed time. You can book online or by calling the practice.
What does the assessment cost?
aprioris is a medical practice licensed by the canton. Services covered by mandatory health insurance are billed accordingly. Your deductible and co-payment apply, as in any medical practice. Preventive services are paid for privately; prices are shown with each service.
What should I bring?
Your health insurance card. If you take medication, a current medication list or the packaging helps. For anything to do with vaccination, please bring your vaccination record.
When should I go straight to emergency care?
Loss of strength, numbness in the saddle area, or disturbance of bladder or bowel function: this is an emergency, call 144 or go straight to emergency care.