What is QI Back & Spine Clinic?

QI Back & Spine Clinic is a team of medical professionals who are dedicated to diagnosing & treating severe, chronic or acute back and spine conditions by non-surgical methods. Diagnosing the root cause of back and spine conditions is always the first step in medicine. We use a multi-disciplinary approach to accurately diagnose the cause of back pain because the more accurate the diagnosis, the more precise the treatment. We believe that it is essential to reverse the underlying cause of back pain and not just temporarily suppress the symptoms.

How do you diagnose the root cause of back pain?

An accurate diagnosis is critical as 85% of back pain cases are termed ‘non-specific’. Your back pain can be due to a neurological, systemic, structural or mechanical dysfunction. We are amongst the first to use a diagnostic approach that covers all these aspects. We use non-invasive technology that isolates the spinal structure. The controlled guided movements test and measure the strength and mobility of the spine. We can therefore identify the root cause of your back pain and prescribe further course of treatment.

What technology do you use? Is it non-invasive?

The machines we use are non-invasive biofeedback devices. They hold and support your body in fixed positions and then measure your functional ability during movements. They allow us to get a clear understanding of your spinal muscle tissue.

Who are QI spine specialists?

Our spine specialists are doctors with a specialisation in spinal disorders post a 4-year clinical degree in physical medicine or physiotherapy. They are specialists in the prescription of mechanical medical movements. Their expertise is dedicated to the reversal of spinal disorders and to promote mobility & function.

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Chronic Neck Pain: Causes & Treatment

Past Admins, 6 years ago

From mild discomfort in performing neck movements to persistent debilitating pain, chronic neck pain can cause severe consequences if left unchecked.

Neck pain:

Chronic neck pain is inflammation around the neck. It can vary among individuals showing stiffness, soreness around neck and shoulder, pain which may radiate down the shoulder and arm till fingers, or up to head.

What causes it?

Neck pain arises from numerous different conditions and is sometimes referred to as cervical pain. Neck pain can result from disorders of any of the structures in the neck, including the cervical vertebrae and intervertebral discs, nerves, muscles. Sometimes related to blood vessels, organs and glands. Some common causes of neck pain include :

Muscular strain is one of the most common causes.
Prolonged postures including Poor sleeping posture
Minor injuries and falls/ Whiplash
Head injuries
Wrong posture while using smart phones
Upper back problems
Pinched nerve
Upper back problems
Stress – physical, mental and emotional
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Trauma to blood vessels or glands
Infections: retropharyngeal abscess,epiglottitis
Degenerative disc diseases

Neck pain ensues abruptly or gradually due to injury to the complex arrangement of muscles, ligaments, nerves, discs, and bones of neck.

What are its symptoms ?

Common symptoms are as follows:

Pain in neck, upper back, shoulders, or arms.
Stiffness in neck and shoulders
Tenderness in the neck area
Headaches.

Nerve-related symptoms caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots or spinal cord include: Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or hands.

A burning sensation when touched on the skin of the arms or hands.
A pain that feels like a shock and extends into your arm or hand.
Leg numbness or weakness, and loss of the ability to control urination (bladder control) or bowel movements. This can occur when there is pressure on or injury to the spinal cord (Cervical Myelopathy).

When is neck pain dangerous?

Chronic neck pain may occur due to systemic illnesses or arthropathy, meriting immediate attention. It can be due to an underlying pathological condition such as meningitis, myelopathy, or cancer. Addressing chronic neck pain is of utmost importance when it is accompanied by persistent pain and numbness, weakness of limbs, loss of control over bowel and bladder, difficulty in maintaining balance and walking.

How is it treated?

Treatment of neck pain depends on the cause. For majority of people, neck pain can be treated conservatively with Specialised Spine Physiotherapy through advanced spine rehabilitation.

Accurate Diagnosis

Treatment of neck pain depends on the cause. Digital Spine Analysis (DSA) which is the most technologically advanced spine function test to pinpoint weakened muscles that are the underlying cause of headaches with neck pain. The DSA test is very different from conventional tests such as MRIs and X-rays as these tests are only able to detect bone and tissue damage but they cannot identify loss of muscle function. Based on the findings of this test, QI spine physiotherapists are able to determine the ideal treatment protocols for a patient.

Pain Management & healing

Painkillers are not advised as they have serious side effects. Recommendations which help alleviate symptoms at home include applying heat or cold. The latest Spine cell repair technology using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), is the safest method of pain management that utilizes reduces pain and promote tissue repair at a cellular level. This is available at a Modern Spine Therapy clinic like QI Spine. Neck pain is treated non-surgically by conservative device based therapy. Surgery should be prescribed only after conservative methods are explored.

Precision treatment & prevention

After a complete physical assessment a Spine Specialist can help create targeted medical movements, kinetic control, Mulligan mobilization movements, and the McKenzie can reduce pain, improve mobility, and prevent recurrence.

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