Medical articles of Back pain

Specialist referral to a neurosurgeon or spinal surgeon for back pain becomes appropriate when symptoms persist beyond expected recovery periods, significantly impact daily functioning, or raise conce...

Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in clinical practice and affects people across all age groups. While most cases are benign and self-limiting, a small proportion are...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical advice, yet the question of whether back surgery is needed can be both confusing and concerning.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their GP, and sciatica is often a concerning symptom. Most cases improve with time and conservative management, but some situations require spe...

Not all back pain is the same. Inflammatory back pain is a type that often signals an underlying condition affecting the spine or joints. Unlike typical mechanical back pain, inflammatory back pain ha...

Before spinal surgery is considered for chronic back or arm pain, a careful and specialist diagnostic approach is essential to understand the true cause of pain and identify the most appropriate next ...

Understanding the types of back surgery and when they are appropriate can help you make informed decisions about your care.

When lower back pain symptoms persist despite initial self-care, input from a pain medicine specialist can offer targeted treatments that reduce discomfort, improve function and support long-term reco...

Spinal stenosis of the lumbar region (lower back) is a condition that can make normal activities exceedingly painful and difficult to accomplish. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon expl...

Pain medicine offers a range of non-surgical techniques that can effectively manage back pain, restore mobility and improve quality of life.