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Back pain is extremely common, and one of the first questions many patients ask is: “Do I need a scan?” The answer is often: Not immediately. Most uncomplicated lower-back pain improves without imaging, particularly when there are no neurological symptoms … Read More

Being told that you have a “slipped disc” can sound alarming. Many people immediately worry that they will need surgery. In reality, most people with a herniated or slipped disc do not require surgery. Mayo Clinic states that most people … Read More

Back pain is extremely common, and one of the first questions many patients ask is: “Do I need a scan?” The answer is often: Not immediately. Most uncomplicated lower-back pain improves without imaging, particularly when there are no neurological symptoms … Read More

If you have already spent several weeks or months doing physiotherapy for lower back pain but are still struggling with sitting, walking, sleeping, bending, lifting or exercise, it is reasonable to ask: Why am I not getting better? Physiotherapy is … Read More

Sciatica can sometimes become so painful that standing or walking feels almost impossible. People may describe: Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve, usually from the lower back through the buttock and into one … Read More

Sudden severe lower back pain can be frightening. Some people describe: The good news is that very severe pain does not automatically mean that serious damage has occurred. Common musculoskeletal problems such as muscle or ligament strain can cause intense … Read More

Waking up with lower back pain can be frustrating, especially if the pain improves once you start moving. Some people describe: Morning back pain is common and does not automatically mean there is a serious spinal problem. Possible explanations include: … Read More

If you have already spent several weeks or months doing physiotherapy for knee pain but are still struggling with stairs, walking, squatting, exercise or daily activities, it is reasonable to ask: Why am I not getting better? Physiotherapy is an … Read More

If your knee hurts but looks completely normal, it can be confusing. Many people assume: “If there is no swelling, can there really be anything wrong?” Yes. Not every knee problem causes visible swelling. Knee pain without swelling can still … Read More

Pain behind the knee when bending can come from several different structures. People often describe: One possible cause is a Baker’s cyst, also called a popliteal cyst. This is a fluid-filled swelling that develops behind the knee and can cause … Read More