What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
Post-concussion syndrome is when concussion symptoms refuse to clear up on schedule. They should settle in a week or two. With this lot, they don’t, they linger for weeks, sometimes months. Headaches. Brain fog. Dizziness, mood dips, sleep that won’t...
When a Slip Disc Needs Surgery?
For most people, conservative treatment is right. The large majority of slipped discs settle with physiotherapy, medication and a bit of patience, no operation needed. Surgery is the right call when the nerve’s in danger, real weakness, a foot that’s...
Sciatica: When Is Surgery Needed Instead of Physiotherapy?
Most sciatica never needs surgery. Physiotherapy, time and pain relief settle the large majority within a few weeks. Surgery steps in when the nerve is in real trouble, spreading weakness, a dropping foot, or pain that simply won’t quit despite proper...
Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Really Work for Chronic Back Pain?
For the right patient, yes. Spinal cord stimulation can cut chronic back and leg pain by half or more. It isn’t magic, and it isn’t for everyone. A small implanted device sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord and scrambles the pain signals before...