Members of the Adelaide Spine Clinic are always looking for ways to increase our knowledge and understanding of spinal complaints. …
Adelaide Spine and Brain
Patient History Form
When you present for assessment, regarding a spinal complaint, to one of the members of the Adelaide Spinal Clinic you …
Return to Activity
Return to work, general activity and sporting activities varies from case to case, but you should expect to be restricted …
Hospitalisation
The hospital staff are familiar with the routine management of patients undergoing spinal surgery or investigations. They will show you …
Risks of Surgery
No form of treatment is without risk! Some of the adverse effects of surgery are predictable and some are unexpected. …
Sciatica and its Treatment
Sciatica is a term that describes pain extending from the buttock into the leg and which radiates below the knee. …
Controlling Back Pain
Below are some simple ways you can modify your activities to help control your pain. Ways to help your pain …
Spinal Fusion
The treatment options for “mechanical” low back pain include the following:- Involvement in a rehabilitation program & modification of activities …
Ankylosing Spondlyitis
Definition: Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the spine and sacro-iliac joints characterised by osseous proliferation and the …
Kyphosis
Definition: Refers to the forward bend or curvature of the spine, and is a normal feature of the thoracic region …