Plain X-rays are occasionally useful in the pain clinic but as an investigation of back pain alone in the absence of symptoms or signs of cancer or infection they are useless and should not be undertaken.
X-rays are invaluable in diagnosing complex regional pain syndrome when symptoms and signs fulfill the Budapest criteria, and in the operating theatre to allow precision injections, (link to facet joint injections).
How I Can Help
There is no need to suffer with debilitating pain; help is at hand! If you are suffering with pain and it will not go away despite the passage of time and using simple pain relieving medications, physiotherapy etc., then I can see you for a comprehensive evaluation of your problem.
Sometimes I alone cannot help you and I work closely with colleagues – surgeons, physiotherapists and psychologists which is important in such care – the multidisciplinary team.
Email health@gmail.com or call us on 0845 225 2215 for an appointment. Leave a message if you get through to a voicemail and you will be called back.