Understanding your spine
Patient information
Learn about common spine symptoms and the questions you can bring to a consultation. These guides support a conversation with your healthcare professional; they cannot diagnose your symptoms.
Sciatica and lumbar disc herniation
Understanding leg pain from the lower back, assessment and treatment options.
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Why standing or walking can bring on leg symptoms, and how treatment is considered.
Neck and arm symptoms
The difference between neck pain, nerve-root symptoms and spinal cord compression.
Back and neck pain
Understanding persistent spinal pain, when scans help and how non-surgical care is planned.
Spinal deformity and scoliosis
Understanding spinal curves, changes in alignment and treatment choices for adults.
Spinal tumours and metastases
How tumours can affect the spine, specialist assessment and symptoms needing urgent care.
Your spine consultation
Referrals, preparing for your visit, costs and what happens after a request.