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LOWER-BACK CONCERNSStart with
Start with
your story.
Discuss lower-back symptoms, previous care, and the everyday activities that have become difficult.
AN INDIVIDUAL CONVERSATIONBegin with
Begin with
the whole picture.
Share your symptoms, medical history, previous care, and any recent changes. A qualified clinician can discuss what needs assessment and whether a referral is appropriate.
This demonstration does not establish a diagnosis, confirm equipment or service availability, or promise symptom relief.
VISIT INFORMATIONEvidence.
Not promises.
Ask what “decompression” means in the proposed plan. Non-surgical spinal decompression is different from decompression surgery.
For lower-back pain with or without sciatica, NICE guidance recommends against traction. Discuss evidence, risks, alternatives, and suitability with a qualified healthcare professional.
Read NICE guidance on lower-back pain