Is My Back Pain Spinal?

Worried your back pain could be spinal? In this video, consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon Chris Brown from Circle Reading Hospital shares important information about the differences between muscular and spinal back pain, their symptoms and treatments. -- LINKS -- - For more information on back pain visit - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/treatments/back-pain#aria-panel-2 - To search for a consultant near you - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/find-an-appointment – CHAPTERS -- 00:00 - 00:48 - Introduction 00:48 - 02:03 - Spinal or Muscular Pain: What’s the Difference? 02:03 - 03:45 - Common Spinal Problems 03:45 - 04:58 - Treatment Options 04:58 - 05:59 - Outro What’s the Difference Between Spinal and Muscular Pain? If your back pain is in one place and only bothers you when you’re in certain positions then it may be muscular, generally the pain will be a dull ache or tightness in the muscles. With spinal problems you are more likely to feel symptoms such as a burning or electric type of pain if a nerve is involved. The back pain can shoot to other parts of the body and you may get other other symptoms like incontinence and weakness in the limbs, or even groin pain. What is a Slipped Disc? Some of the most common Spinal problems I treat are a slipped disc, medically known as a herniated or prolapsed disc. This condition develops when one of your vertebral discs moves out of place or bulges. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is where the space in the centre of the spine (the spinal canal) narrows. As a result, the nerves become trapped in the spinal canal or where they leave the spine, causing weakness or pain in your legs. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the term used to describe the pain down your leg which is often caused by pressure on a nerve in your spine perhaps due to a slipped disc. How Are Spinal Problems Treated? Many cases of back pain can be effectively treated at home with postural changes or by applying heat or ice and taking pain relief such as paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen. Back surgery might be an option to treat spinal problems if other treatments haven't worked, your pain is getting progressively worse and is disabling you from living life normally. One treatment for many spinal conditions is a steroid based injection. This is often the first line intervention. Mr Chris Brown is a consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon. He practises at Circle Reading Hospital https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/chris-brown If you have any of the symptoms outlined in this video, seek professional medical help immediately. Do you want to hear more about back pain, or other spinal conditions? Leave a comment below and we will plan future videos on suggested topics. To discover how Circle Health Group can help you treat back pain - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/treatments/back-pain To see how Circle Reading can help you - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/circle-reading-hospital To read more on Chris Brown - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/chris-brown #backpain #slippeddisc #sciatica