When is a spinal surgeon referral needed?

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When is a spinal surgeon referral needed?

Patients experiencing neurological symptoms and pain should be referred to a spinal surgeon. Dr. Ghaffar tells us more in this video.

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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.

Does weight have an impact on back pain?

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When is a spinal surgeon referral needed?

Patients experiencing neurological symptoms and pain should be referred to a spinal surgeon. Dr. Ghaffar tells us more in this video.

When is a spinal surgeon referral needed?

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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.

What are the initial treatments for back pain?

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Do you prescribe electrostimulation machines like TENS to your patients?

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current. In this video, Dr. Ghaffar tells us that electrostimulation helps in pain management.

Do you prescribe electrostimulation machines like TENS to your patients?

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Back pain - before seeing a GP - Learning

Here you can learn about the relationship between weight, stress and back pain and the common causes of back pain.

Back pain - before seeing a GP - Learning