Menopause and back pain

Can menopause impact back pain?

Back pain is a common complaint for women, and many notice changes in their symptoms during menopause. Emerging research suggests that hormonal changes during menopause may influence the structure and function of the spine, particularly the…
Workplace Posture and Back Pain

Workplace posture and back pain

Modern working life often involves long hours spent sitting at a desk. Prolonged sitting is a well-recognised contributor to long-term back pain, neck discomfort, and reduced health of the spine. A recent HSE report estimated 511,000 workers…
Lower back pain

Lower back pain and obesity

Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide. At the same time, obesity rates continue to rise globally. Increasingly, research shows that these two health concerns are often linked. A recent large-scale…
Spinal Stenosis

How common is spinal stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a relatively common degenerative condition, particularly as people get older. The term refers to a narrowing of spaces within the spine, which can place pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves that travel from it into the…
Vertebral cement injections

How safe are vertebral cement injections?

Vertebral cement injections, commonly known as vertebroplasty, are a well-established treatment option for certain types of spinal fractures. They are most often used in patients with painful vertebral compression fractures caused by osteoporosis,…
Early osteoporosis

New routine spine checks to catch early osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is often described as a silent condition. Bone density can reduce gradually over many years without causing obvious symptoms, leaving people unaware of a growing fracture risk. That is why early identification is so important. A…
Common Causes of Back Pain

Common causes of back pain

Back pain is one of the most widespread health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Research estimates that up to 84% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, with symptoms and severity…
Minimally Invasive Options for Back Pain

Minimally invasive options for back pain

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, ranging from short-lived episodes to chronic symptoms that significantly impact daily life. While many individuals improve with physiotherapy, exercise and medication, others continue to struggle…
Spinal Injections

Spinal injections for pain relief

Spinal injections are among the most commonly used minimally invasive treatments for back, leg, neck and arm pain caused by nerve irritation, disc problems or joint inflammation. When used appropriately, these injections can reduce pain, improve…

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