Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, New treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

Effective Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis Up until recently doctors have been working somewhat in the dark when treating this common and disabling condition. This is because we had little understa...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Acute back pain

Acute low back pain Episodes of back pain happen to most of us. How we manage them is important for our quick recovery, return to normal activity and our long term outlook. There is good scientific ev...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Back FAQs

Back FAQs - Frequently asked questions This section tries to answer many of the questions people have about their back pain. Am I damaging myself by keeping going? Should I rest for my back pain? Do I...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Back links

Back & neck pain links Whiplash personal injury claims UK www.theclaimsconnection.co.uk British Acupuncture Council www.acupuncture.org.uk Back pain and neck pain patient information, by Spine-he...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Back pain in older people

Back Pain From Fractures In Older People Back pain is very common in older people, and as each decade goes by people have an increased number of chronic pain problems. Most older people with back pain...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Back pain overview

What is back pain & what causes it? The low back is an amazing construction of bones, muscles, and ligaments. The back has to satisfy two competing requirements, the need for strength/stability an...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Lumbar discs

Lumbar discs - introduction The lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs) are large structures which separate the lumbar vertebrae. They are named with reference to the vertebra above and below. The disc bet...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Structure of the lumbar discs

Structure of the lumbar discs The lumbar discs are interesting and complex structures which can shed light on the function of the spine and what happens when we get lower back pain. Their main functio...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Cauda Equina Syndrome is also known as Pelvic Visceral Dysfunction, and is a rare but important back pain syndrome. It requires emergency evaluation and surgery. What Is T...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Definition of Cauda equina syndrome

Definition of Cauda Equina Syndrome How Is Cauda Equina Syndrome Defined? Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and serious back-related condition. It needs immediate evaluation and treatment. No delay. In ...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Facet joint syndrome

Facet Joint Syndrome This is one of the possible diagnoses in people with low back pain. It is often not possible to pin down the exact contribution of these joints to a person’s pain but they a...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Epidurals

Epidural injections An epidural steroid injection is the most common technique. The spinal (nerve) cord is surrounded by the dura mater, a tough fibrous covering. Outside the dura is the epidural sp...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Sciatica

Sciatica The term sciatica is often used to describe pain in the leg from a back problem. The name comes from the greek word ischion which means hip joint, after the area which the pain is often felt...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis Stenosis means narrowing or being narrow, and is used mostly to indicate restriction of fluid movement in the circulatory, excretory and digestive tracts. The structure which is narrow...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Disc replacement advice

Total Disc Replacement Advice Sheet You have been scheduled for an operation on your low back known as a total disc replacement (TDR). This is an operation designed to improve your low back pain. Tot...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Facet joint injections

Facet joint injections Facet joint syndrome is one of the common back pain problems. If the facet joints themselves can be shown to be the cause of the patient’s pain, a facet injection can be ...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Injections for back/leg pain

Injections for low back and leg pain We discuss a variety of different injection treatments throughout the site. EpiduralsNerve blocksFacet joint injectionsFacet denervationSacro-iliac joint block ...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Intradiscal electrothermy

Intradiscal electrothermy An effective treatment for low back pain?? There are no really effective recognised treatments for back pain. If you are reading this with any personal interest you probably ...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Investigations

Investigations for low back and leg pain Back pain is one of the most heavily investigated conditions. However, the reasons for doing these procedures is often not well understood, even by the medical...

Physiotherapy Network, Physiotherapists, Physio, Micro-discectomy advice

Micro-discectomy Advice Sheet This is an example of information/advice about this condition and procedure. You should always take detailed advice from your surgeon and physiotherapist. You have been s...