Suffering From Chronic Spine Pain ? Say No to Back Pain with 'The Painex Clinic'

History: Based on the patient’s history the likely “pain generator” is identified and appropriate next steps taken.

Clinical Examination: A detailed physical examination gives the doctor an idea of the likely pain generator, risk factors and red flags if any, baseline parameters for further comparison. Muscle strength, reflexes and sensations are checked

Investigations:

• X-ray of the spine – gives us an idea of the bony structures, alignment, fractures etc
• MRI of the spine – Gives information about the disc, muscles, ligaments, facet joints, any tumors etc
• CT scan may be advised if MRI is not possible or if further details on bony structures are needed
• Nerve Conduction tests may be advised if symptoms indicating peripheral nerve damage are present