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Illustration showing a spinal cord stimulation device placed near the spinal nerves to reduce back pain.

Spinal cord stimulation for back pain: What patients need to know

Spinal cord stimulation for back pain is a treatment option for people living with chronic pain that has not improved with other therapies. This article explains how it works, who it may help and what to expect from treatment.

Surgeon performing spine decompression surgery to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve.

Spine decompression surgery: What you need to know

Spine decompression surgery is a procedure that relieves pressure on spinal nerves. This article explains why your consultant may recommend this treatment, how it works and what to expect before and after surgery.

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Do spinal injections work?

Do spinal injections work? There are two types of spinal injections which we use: to treat back pain or to diagnose and treat sciatic pain.

How does radiofrequency ablation work?

How does radiofrequency ablation work? Radiofrequency ablation can be used to treat back and neck pain and peripheral nerve pain and pelvic pain.

What is a vertebral compression fracture?

A vertebral compression fracture is a fracture in the bones of the spine which occurs when the vertebral body becomes compressed or squashed.

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