Treating a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Introduction The intervertebral discs are the cushions or shock absorbers that are found between each of the vertebrae. They are made up of fibrous connective tissues that protect a...
Therapeutic Spine Injections Introduction Therapeutic spine injections are a method of delivering anti-inflammatory medications or local anaesthetics to areas of the spine that are generating pain. Not only can they provide temporary relief, but...
Treating Chronic Lower Back Pain Introduction Chronic lower back pain is typically described as lower back pain that has lasted for three months or longer. It is notoriously difficult to diagnose, as sometimes the...
Disc Replacement Surgery Introduction The intervertebral discs play an integral part of the spine. These shock absorbers that are made up of a tough, fibrous outer core and a soft, gel-like centre found between...
Treating discogenic pain Introduction Discogenic pain is described as pain that originates from the intervertebral discs. These discs are the cushions or shock absorbers that are found between each of the vertebrae. Along with...
Treating Lower Back Pain Introduction Lower back pain is a very common complaint with over sixty percent of Britons confirming that they have suffered from lower back pain at one point or another in...
Treating Facet Joint Pain Introduction The facet joints are small joints that connect the vertebrae of the spine. Located at the back of the spine, these joints work together with the intervertebral discs to...