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NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS OFFERED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SURGERY FOR BACK PAIN IN THE IRELAND

BACK PAIN TREATMENT IN IRELAND…

Do you want to get rid of back pain as early as possible? At the Medica Stem Cells clinic, the treatment for lower back pain is explicitly tailored to each patient, depending on the cause and severity of their pain. Receiving timely back pain treatment in Ireland can provide effective relief from pain and reduce inflammation without the need for surgery.

CAN NONSURGICAL THERAPY REVITALISE YOUR BACK WITHOUT SURGERY?

Yes. It is time to get back to your active life without back surgery! Our Medica Stem Cells Clinic is here to offer comprehensive back pain treatments tailored to your needs.

Before we explore the potential back pain problems and alternative treatments for back pain surgery in Ireland, let’s first understand the anatomy and working mechanism of the back.

BACK ANATOMY

Your back muscles start from below the skull, extending across the shoulders, and run down the spine to your lower back, stopping above the hips. They attach to various bones throughout your body, including:

Layers of Back Muscles

Back muscles are organised into three main layers:

1. Superficial Back Muscles

These are the outermost muscles located just beneath the skin. They primarily help move your shoulders and are often what people visualise when thinking of the back.

Key superficial muscles include:

Latissimus dorsi (lats): It is the largest muscle in your upper body, which extends from below the shoulder blades to the lower spine.
Levator scapulae: Small muscles running from the sides of your neck to the shoulder blades.
Rhomboids: Connect the shoulder blades with the spine.
Trapezius (traps): Extends from the neck across the shoulders and down the back in a V shape.
Serratus anterior: Located on the upper sides of your ribcage, just under your armpits.

2. Intermediate Back Muscles

It is situated around the ribcage, which helps with rib movement and breathing.

They include:

3. Intrinsic (Deep) Back Muscles

It is the deepest muscle found next to the spine. It is responsible for controlling spinal movements and maintaining posture.

Intrinsic muscles are further divided into three sub-layers:

They consist of thousands of tiny muscle fibres that contract and stretch in order to move. These fibres are woven together like a quilt, running in different directions to support your body’s movements and stability.

THE FUNCTION OF THE BACK MUSCLES

Your back acts as a support to your spine, maintaining posture and helping with movement. The back muscles are always active—whether you’re sitting still or in motion—keeping your trunk stable, much like a built-in support system.

They also assist in moving your:

The back muscles enable actions such as bending, twisting, standing tall, and turning your head. They even help you breathe by aiding chest movement during inhalation and exhalation—automatically, without conscious effort.

COMMON BACK PROBLEMS WE TREAT

Herniated Discs – This occurs when the soft, central part of a spinal disc forces its way through a fissure in the outer covering, leading to weakness, numbness, or pain.
Sciatica – The pain radiates along the sciatic nerve and runs down one or both legs from the lower back. The causes can be a herniated disc and a bone spur.
Spinal Stenosis – The space within your spine narrows and puts pressure on the nerves travelling through the spine. Thus, this condition leads to pain and numbness.
Degenerative Disc Disease – It is a condition characterised by age-related wear and tear on a spinal disc, resulting in chronic pain. It may worsen with routine movements.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction – It affects a joint connecting the sacrum to the pelvis and leads to lower back and leg pain.
Muscle Strains and Sprains - Overstretching or tearing of back ligaments and muscles can occur due to improper lifting or sudden movements.
Facet Joint Syndrome - Degeneration or injury to the spinal facet joints causes pain and stiffness, particularly when bending or twisting.

WHAT IS BACK PAIN TREATMENT?

Back pain treatment encompasses a range of medical interventions and strategies designed to reduce pain and discomfort in the back, following consultation with the best pain specialist in Ireland. It involves multiple steps aimed at addressing the cause of pain, managing symptoms, and improving the overall function.

WHAT ARE THE CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT OPTIONS WE OFFER TO GET RID OF BACK PAIN?

LUMBAR EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION - Offers anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space of the spine to decrease inflammation and improve lower back and leg pain. It also enhances mobility and improves your ability to participate in physiotherapy.
SACROILIAC (SI) JOINT INJECTION - Targets the SI joint with anti-inflammatory medication to get rid of pain, relax muscles, and dysfunction in the lower back and pelvic region. It's also effective for muscle-related back pain. This minimally invasive treatment restores mobility and flexibility, offering a faster recovery time.
NERVE BLOCK - Involves injecting anaesthetic near specific nerves to obstruct pain signals and provide effective and immediate relief. This treatment works for chronic pain that has not responded to other treatments. It improves quality of life and daily functioning by identifying the source of pain and enhances
TRIGGER POINT INJECTION – In this procedure, the physician will inject medication directly into painful muscle knots (trigger points) to reduce pain and relax muscles. It’s specifically effective for muscle-related back pain by offering quick pain relief and reducing inflammation. It may delay the need for surgery by helping patients return to routine activities as soon as possible.
STEROID INJECTION – Physicians administer corticosteroid injections into the inflamed spinal regions to reduce pain and swelling. This injection may delay the need for surgery by helping patients return to their routine activities as soon as possible. Furthermore, it reduces the need for oral medications.

DO WE OFFER (PLATELET-RICH PLASMA) PRP THERAPY FOR BACK PAIN?

Yes. We offer PRP therapy for back pain by specifically targeting the Sacroiliac (SI) joint and lumbar epidural space.

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) INJECTION FOR SI JOINT PAIN RELIEF
The sacroiliac (SI) joint links the lower back to the pelvis. Inflammation in this SI joint leads to chronic lower back pain. SI joint pain can result from various causes, including trauma, arthritis, pregnancy, or overuse. PRP helps by naturally addressing the root cause of the pain. When injected into the Sacroiliac joint under ultrasound guidance, PRP stimulates healing and reduces inflammation, providing long-lasting pain relief. The entire procedure typically takes about 60 minutes. Some patients may experience mild discomfort during the injection, which can be managed with local anaesthesia. However, the full benefits of PRP Therapy typically become apparent after 4-6 weeks, as the growth factors stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation.
LUMBAR EPIDURAL PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) INJECTION
PRP is extracted from the patient's own blood. These concentrated platelets, rich in growth factors, play a major role in tissue restoration. When injected into the epidural space of the spine under ultrasound guidance, PRP promotes healing, improves mobility, and decreases inflammation. It provides long-lasting relief from the symptoms with minimal downtime and recovery within a short period. This treatment has no major complications, as it involves only a blood sample. Hence, the patient won't experience any rejection or disease cross-transmission.

IS PRP THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?

PRP therapy is an effective option for patients seeking a nonsurgical treatment for back pain. This minimally invasive, cutting-edge treatment could be the answer whether you’ve tried other treatments without success or prefer a natural approach. A consultation with our specialists will help determine if this treatment is suitable for your needs. They will give you specific guidelines to optimise your recovery and ensure the best possible outcome.

Take the First Step Towards a Pain-Free Life

If you feel you may benefit from back pain treatment, please contact us at our London clinic on 020 8 168 2000 or our Ireland clinic on 01 298 8000 to book a consultation or request a callback today! We will review your case and assess whether you are a suitable candidate for nonsurgical treatment.