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.

Disc Sequestration Treatment: Disc Sequestration Therapy

The main symptom of disc sequestration is pain in the affected area and/or the legs. The extruded material from within the disc can press against the spinal nerves which in turn affects sensory signals from other parts of the body. Some of the most common symptoms of disc sequestration include:

Pain that shoots down into one or both legs (sciatica)
Weakness and/or numbness in the legs
Bowel or bladder incontinence
Diarrhoea or constipation
Shooting pain in the ribcage (if the damaged disc is in the upper back)
Difficulty breathing (if the damaged disc is in the upper back)

Professional diagnosis required
Chronic, can last for years
Treatable with 12 weeks of QI Spine Therapy

The main cause of disc sequestration is disc degeneration. Disk degeneration decreases the flexibility of the disks which increases the risk of damage caused by strain or injury. Some of the common causes of disc sequestration include:

Bending or heavy lifting
Direct impact to a disc (as in the case of a vehicular accident)
Physical trauma such as a fall (rare)
Twisting while lifting a heavy object
Sports-related injuries

Professional diagnosis required
Chronic, can last for years
Treatable with 4 weeks of QI Spine Therapy

Disc sequestration often causes extreme pain as the sequestered portion of the disc presses against nearby nerves. Conventional treatment for a sequestered disc involves one or more pain killers including NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), opioids, epidural infiltrations, and periradicular infiltrations (CT-guided). Surgery is often recommended in severe cases. However, many of these medications cause severe side effects and wide-scale studies show that back surgery is often unnecessary and doesn’t improve outcomes.

QI’s Technology-Based Holistic Pain Management System

Pharmacological and surgical methods are temporary fixes that cause more harm than good. However, QI offers a non-pharmacological therapy called Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) to reduce pain caused by a sequestered disc. This treatment method uses low-level electrical currents to reduce back pain without the risk of any side effects. This therapy also reduces inflammation and promotes the body’s tissue repair processes. Pain management also includes isolation muscle training, extensions, and medical movements that focus on core strengthening. The type of movements included in these therapies will depend on the location and intensity of the pain.

Customized Treatment Protocols

85% of all back pain cases do not receive a definite diagnosis and are termed “non-specific”. These patients are then put on a common treatment plan in which the symptoms are managed but the primary cause is not treated. However, QI has algorithm-based treatment protocols which are derived from knowledge over 47,000 past cases. This ensures that every patient receives a treatment plan that is customized to his/her needs. This unique system focuses on evidence-based methods to reduce disability and pain.

Recurrence Prevention through Medical Movements

Recurrence is a possible complication after back surgery for disc sequestration. Population studies show that recurrent disc herniation can occur in up to 25% of all cases. QI spine specialists will recommend medical movements for each patient based on a thorough physical assessment. Medical movements help to strengthen the muscles supporting the spine which ensures proper alignment of the spine. The intensity, frequency, and type of medical movement is based on the patient’s requirements. This therapy ensures that the structures affected by the sequestered disc are not further irritated and that the risk of recurrence is minimal. Back pain that is severe or persistent should never be ignored as it can aggravate the underlying condition and result in serious problems