Cardiff Pain Clinic

The Cardiff back and neck clinic team at the Cardiff Bay Hospital has put together all the information you need to know, to help you understand your chronic lower back pain better and how to effectively manage it. This blog is the continuation of the blog pt 1. You are aware of the main symptoms and causes of chronic back pain discussed in the previous part of the blog. Your symptoms will be discussed and a physical examination will be conducted by your doctor. While X-Rays and MRI use radiation and magnetic radio waves to check the area of pain, but blood tests can detect conditions having genetic markers. A clear image of your vertebrae, disks, muscles, ligaments, and tendons can be obtained through these studies. Through these, you may be able to locate the root cause of the pain and start with the course of treatment.  Resting, ice, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers is recommended for lower back pain to improve. You can begin returning to your regular activities aft...

The Cardiff pain & performance clinic has put together all the information you need to know, to help you understand your chronic lower back pain better. Lower back pain is commonly experienced by every 8 out of 10 people around the globe. It's one of the most common reasons why people go to their doctors. There are people who have a higher likelihood of experiencing lower back pain than others. In most cases, it's not a major issue, and it could simply stem from a muscle or ligament strain. It's advisable to continue with your normal daily activities as soon as possible and to stay active after a short rest. Even if you experience some pain and discomfort at first, being active and exercising won't make your back pain worse. Staying active is a way to improve your well-being.  The spine clinic Cardiff South Wales team at the Cardiff Bay Hospital explains about the physiology of a human spine in our body. The spine, also known as the backbone or spinal column, is...