Back & Spine
Low back pain, neck pain and sciatica explained.
Back and neck pain are extremely common and, reassuringly, usually improve without surgery. Knowing the red flags and the realistic recovery timeline makes a real difference.
These guides cover diagnosis, self-management, physiotherapy, injections and when a surgical opinion is appropriate.
Guides in this topic
Lower Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
An evidence-based guide to lower back pain: what causes it, the red flags that need urgent assessment, which treatments work and how long recovery takes.
Sciatica: A Complete Guide to Leg Pain Caused by a Trapped Nerve
A complete guide to sciatica: what causes leg pain from a trapped nerve, whether you need an MRI scan, which treatments work and when surgery helps.
Neck Pain and Cervical Radiculopathy (Trapped Nerve): A Complete Guide
An evidence-based guide to neck pain and cervical radiculopathy: what causes symptoms travelling into the arm, when a scan is needed, which treatments work and how long recovery takes.