About a quarter of Australians suffer from back pain, making it an incredibly common problem. Around 80% of us will have back pain at some point in our lives. In most cases, back pain is annoying but not debilitating. However, about 10-20% of people with lower back pain find that it is intensely painful and…
Receiving a referral or recommendation for spinal surgery can be a difficult time and often comes with much uncertainty about the procedure and any potential side effects. That’s for good reason. Spinal surgery can be a very serious and invasive procedure, and it’s important that you’re aware of all your options well before committing to…
How Physiotherapy Can Help Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a post-operative complication for up to 40% of people who have lower spinal surgery designed to correct a range of conditions. If the outcome of your back surgery doesn’t meet your own or your surgeon’s expectations for pain relief and…
Back pain is said to affect one in four Australians, It’s one of the most common reasons for a General Practitioner (GP) visit and costs Australia $5 billion each year. Recently the Australian Initiative, Choosing Wisely, designed to educate medical professionals and the public about invasive procedures and tests with little benefit added spinal fusion…