Are you suffering from back or neck pain? Why not visit the Back Pain Assessment Clinic at Spire Southampton Hospital
80 percent of adults will experience back pain at some stage in their lives, with a considerable number developing chronic symptoms causing prolonged periods of time off work.
The clinic at Spire Southampton Hospital is a one-stop shop where you will be seen by a specialist spinal physiotherapist who will be able to recommend further invesitgations where applicable and arranging appropriate management and treatment.
There is no waiting list and appointments are usually available within a couple of days. Recieving the correct information in the early stages of back pain can avoid chronic symptoms causing more discomfort and prolonged periods off work.
You will be assessed by one of our Specialist spinal physiotherapy practitioners who will take a case history and perform a clinical examination. Following your assessment our practitioners will be able to recommend referrals:
- directly to a consultant (orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, rheumatologist or pain management specialist)
- for appropriate investigations (MRI, CT Scan etc)
- for physiotherapy - hands on treatment or rehabilitation
A report will be sent to your GP (with your consent) containing information about the treatment given, or outling the recommended plan of treatment. You will also recieve advice on returning to normal activities and instruction on exercises supported by literature.
The Back Pain Assessment Clinic at Spire Southampton Hospital is open to both insured patients and those who do not have private medical insurance. For patients who are self-funding the fee for the back pain assessment clinic is from £90.
You can self refer to the back pain assessment clinic by calling 023 8091 4442 to make an appointment. Alternatively, your GP can fax a referral form to 023 8091 4466, we will then arrange the appointment directly with you.
