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Laser treatment for back pain

Por Mr Irfan Malik
2024-04-19

Back pain, one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, especially lower back pain and sciatica can be caused by a herniated disc. A herniated disc is where a disc in the spinal disc puts pressure on the nerves causing pain in the back and down along the leg. Mr Malik, one of the UK’s leading minimally invasive spinal surgeons talks about percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), a fairly new technique to treat back pain. Ver más

What can you do for severe sciatica pain?

Por Mr Jonathan Bull
2024-04-19

Mr Jonathan Bull, a consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon, reveals the most effective way to reduce sciatic pain and what type of treatments may be offered by a specialist. Ver más

When should I see a doctor about sciatica?

Por Mr Sanj Bassi
2024-04-19

Sciatica is extremely common. Most people have a 80-90% chance of having back pain in their life time. Of these patients 1-3% go on to have sciatica. So what is it, how serious is the condition, and how can it be treated? We interviewed leading neurosurgeon Mr Sanj Bassi for the answers. Ver más

Trapped nerve: signs you should not ignore

Por Dr Anthony Hammond
2024-04-19

Do you feel numbness and tingling in the lower back and have problems trying to bend or stand-up straight? It could be a case of a slipped disc compressing on a nerve that's causing the back pain. Our expert rheumatologist Dr Anthony Hammond explains the signs that you should watch out for and the potential risk factors for a slipped disc. Ver más