Elevate Physio

Could your back pain been coming from a "slipped disc"? Contrary to common belief, a slipped disc is actually a disc herniation. Where a slipped disc becomes an issue is when they compress/irritate the nerve nearby (most commonly the sciatic nerve). A disc herniation will re-absorb over time & they are common age related changes to the spine. A disc cannot be "realigned" or put back into place. What can help symptoms is optimising spine movement, strengthening the muscles which support the spine & optimising nerve movement.

Getting the right diagnosis is important in order to get the right treatment.

When to image & when not to image. A podcast discussing when it is appropriate to go for a scan, is it always that helpful & can it be harmful to a patients rehabilitation.

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