November 11, 2022

How can I maintain my spine health long term?

Dr. Ghaffar tells us adopting a healthy lifestyle and incorporating daily exercise and the right nutrition from an early stage can help benefit your spine health in the long term.

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· November 8, 2022

Does weight have an impact on back pain?

Being overweight generally is a factor for a lot of different conditions including back pain. In this video, Dr. Ghaffar tells us being overweight affects a patients mobility and ability to manage back pain.

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· November 11, 2022

When is additional help or physiotherapy suggested for a person with back pain?

Patients where back pain does not have a serious cause of concern, Dr. Ghaffar advises patients to undergo physiotherapy.

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· November 7, 2022

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· November 8, 2022

What are the initial treatments for back pain?

Initial treatments for back pain can start from paracetamol and ibuprofen however, for most patients they may require stronger painkillers to be able to still function normally on a day to day basis.