Spinal degeneration refers to age-related or wear-and-tear changes affecting the discs, joints, and other structures of the spine. These changes can lead to pain, stiffness, nerve compression, and reduced mobility. Harbour Spine Doctors provides thorough assessment and personalised treatment plans, offering non-surgical and surgical options to improve comfort, function, and quality of life.

Disc Herniation

A disc herniation occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc protrudes through its outer layer. This can irritate nearby nerves and cause back or leg pain, numbness, or weakness. Management may include physiotherapy, targeted injections, and surgery if conservative treatment is insufficient.

Sciatica

Sciatica is pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, often caused by nerve compression from a herniated disc or spinal degeneration. Treatment focuses on reducing nerve irritation, improving mobility, and relieving pain through non-surgical or surgical approaches if required.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of spaces in the spine, which can compress nerves and cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs. Management may include physiotherapy, medications, injections, or surgery to relieve compression and improve function.

Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal cord compression occurs when the spinal cord is pressured by degenerative changes, discs, or bone spurs. Early assessment is essential to prevent permanent nerve damage. Treatment options include non-surgical care for mild cases and surgical decompression for more severe compression.

Compressive Myelopathy

Compressive myelopathy is a form of spinal cord dysfunction caused by pressure from degenerative changes or spinal stenosis. Symptoms may include difficulty walking, balance problems, or hand weakness. Surgical intervention is often recommended to relieve pressure and preserve spinal cord function.

Degenerative Scoliosis

Degenerative scoliosis develops when age-related changes in spinal discs and joints cause the spine to curve abnormally. Symptoms may include back pain, nerve irritation, or postural changes. Treatment may involve physiotherapy, pain management, injections, or surgical realignment and stabilisation.

Degenerative Kyphosis

Degenerative kyphosis is a forward curvature of the spine that occurs with aging. It can result in poor posture, pain, and reduced mobility. Management includes non-surgical options like physiotherapy, and in severe cases, surgical correction to restore alignment and improve function.

Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Degenerative spondylolisthesis happens when one vertebra slips forward due to wear-and-tear. This can compress nerves and cause back or leg pain. Treatment options include physiotherapy, injections, and, when needed, surgical stabilisation to relieve symptoms and restore spinal balance.

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction arises from abnormal movement or inflammation of the joints connecting the spine and pelvis. It can lead to lower back and buttock pain. Management includes physical therapy, joint injections, and, rarely, surgical intervention.