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.

What painkillers are offered for back pain?

Stronger painkillers are offered for patients with lumbar disc problems such as stronger dosage co-codamol and derivatives of morphine.

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.

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.

When is a spinal surgeon referral needed?

In this video, Dr Ghaffar tells us that patients with sudden and unusual neurological symptoms such as loss off bladder function and numbness need to be assessed by a spinal surgeon immediately.

Back pain - before seeing a GP

Learning

Dr. Ghaffar discusses the importance of taking an accurate medical history to identify the cause of back pain and develop a management plan. He also highlights the impact of being ...

Treatment

Stronger painkillers like co-codamol and morphine derivatives are recommended for lumbar disc problems, while patients with neurological symptoms should be referred to a spinal sur...

Continuing Care

Adopting a healthy lifestyle with daily exercise and proper nutrition from an early stage can benefit spine health in the long term, according to Dr. Ghaffar.

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When is a spinal surgeon referral needed?

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