Medical articles of Low back pain

11/02/2025
Dr Bharti Seth
Pain Management Specialist
Integrating multidisciplinary approaches for comprehensive pain management: Addressing headaches, shoulder pain and lower back pain
Pain in the head, shoulders, and lower back is often interconnected. Tension in one area can trigger discomfort in another, making a holistic, multidisciplinary approach essential for effective pain management. By addressing the root causes and incorporating a combination of treatments, patients can achieve long-term relief and improved quality of life.
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11/12/2024
Dr Christopher Barringer
Pain Management Specialist
Lower back pain: A common concern
Lower back pain is one of the most prevalent health issues, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. It can disrupt daily activities, limit mobility, and impact overall wellbeing. While the causes of lower back pain are varied, many cases can be managed effectively with appropriate care. Below, a leading orthopaedic surgeon explores its potential causes, management strategies, and ways to prevent this common complaint.
05/12/2024
Dr Mohammed Qureshi
Pain management specialist
Steroid injections for low back pain
Low back pain is a common problem that can significantly impact daily life. For many, simple treatments will provide sufficient relief. However, if pain persists, steroid injections may be recommended as part of a pain management plan. Here, Dr Mohammed Qureshi, distinguished pain medicine specialist, provides an expert guide to everything you need to know about steroid injections, including the procedure, their safety, and what to expect from their results.
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14/11/2024
Mr Prokopios Annis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and its role in lower back pain
If you have been struggling with pain in your lower back or upper thighs, this may be indicative of sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) – however, it is a condition that is often misdiagnosed. The two sacroiliac joints connect the spine to the pelvis, and dysfunction or inflammation can occur in one or both joints. In this guide, Mr Prokopios Annis, an experienced spinal surgeon, clearly explains what SIJD is so that patients can understand this condition and how to manage the symptoms.
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03/07/2024
Dr James Jack
Pain Management Specialist
Low back pain and how a pain management specialist can help you
Low back pain is a condition that affects many people at some point in their lives. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that makes movement difficult. It’s crucial to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for low back pain in order to manage this condition effectively. Here to provide a detailed look at low back pain and how a pain management specialist can help, is leading consultant pain management specialist Dr James Jack.
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18/06/2024
Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
Consultant Gynaecologist
The connection between adenomyosis and lower back pain
Adenomyosis is a common gynaecological condition characterised by the presence of endometrial tissue within the uterine wall. In this article, leading consultant gynaecologist Mr Mahantesh Karoshi explores potential mechanisms underlying this connection and discusses managing lower back pain in patients with adenomyosis.
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02/03/2021
Dr John Tanner
Sports and musculoskeletal medicine
Sports injuries and lower back pain
Dr John Tanner explains the importance of seeking a diagnosis for lower back pain and getting professional guidance for treating it.
15/01/2021
Professor Amarjit Anand
Spinal surgeon
Lumbar spinal stenosis: What can be done?
Lumbar spinal stenosis occurs in the lower back, bringing about a variety of troublesome symptoms that can make walking and day-to-day activities painful and difficult. Mr Amarjit Anand walks us through the symptoms, how it's diagnosed and what treatments options are available.
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27/11/2020
Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek
Neurosurgeon
Radicular back pain: causes and treatment
Alongside pain itself, radicular back pain can lead to a loss of sensation or pins and needles at the affected area. We asked one of our leading neurosurgeons Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek what the treatment options are for pain relief and whether the pain can go away by itself.
10/03/2020
Mr Jonathan Bull
Neurosurgeon
When should I see a doctor for lower back pain?
Around 20% of us are expected to visit the doctor this year to treat their lower back pain - a common but very self-limiting condition. Mr Jonathan Bull, neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon based in London, explains what the causes of lower back pain are and how it should be treated.
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