Spine
Spine care covers back and neck pain and disc-related problems. The large majority of spine complaints improve with non-surgical treatment; surgery is reserved for specific situations after careful assessment.
What it addresses
Back and neck pain are common and have many causes. Care begins with assessment to understand the cause and to identify the small proportion of cases that need more than conservative treatment.
Typical procedures
Most spine problems are managed without surgery. Assessment guides a plan that may include physiotherapy, posture and activity advice, and medication. Surgery is considered only in specific situations.
Approach
Conservative care is emphasised, because most back and neck pain improves without surgery. The priority is an accurate assessment and a clear explanation, so that treatment matches the cause. Surgery is discussed only where it is genuinely indicated.
Recovery
Many episodes of back and neck pain settle over weeks with the right care and activity. Some conditions are longer-term and managed over time. How quickly things improve varies between people and is reviewed at follow-up.
Questions
General information only. Your own situation is assessed individually during consultation.
Most likely not. The great majority of back and neck pain improves with non-surgical care. Surgery is considered only in specific situations identified after assessment.
Not always. Imaging is used when the assessment suggests it will change the plan. Whether it is needed for you is decided during consultation.
Guided exercise, posture and activity advice often help. Specific guidance is tailored to your assessment rather than given as a blanket rule.
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