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

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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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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.

What are the common causes of back pain?

The most common type of backpain is musco-skeletal pain due to muscle spasms or poor posture. In this video, Dr. Ghaffar talks about taking an accurate medical history to find the cause of backpain and consequently devising a management plan.

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.

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.

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.

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