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What Causes Excessive Shear Force on Lumbar Intervertebral Discs?

What Causes Excessive Shear Force on Lumbar Intervertebral Discs?

Jun 5, 2025 | News

By Robert Shanks, Director Spine Plus Clinics Shear force occurs when two parts of the spine are forced to slide past each other horizontally, rather than being compressed vertically. Think: pushing a deck of cards sideways — the layers shift out of alignment. Main...
Wimbledon Elbow: Understanding and Treating ELBOW Pain

Wimbledon Elbow: Understanding and Treating ELBOW Pain

Jul 8, 2024 | News

Wimbledon Elbow: Understanding and Treating TENNIS (OR GOLFER’s) ELBOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT OUR CLINICS CALL: 0208 501 0937 TO BOOK ONLINE: CLICK HERE The elbow joint connects the upper arm (humerus) with the forearm (radius and ulna). This joint is critical for...
Modic Type 1 and Disc End Plate Changes

Modic Type 1 and Disc End Plate Changes

Feb 25, 2024 | News

Clinical Guidance Note: Modic Type 1 Changes and IDD Therapy Modic Type I Changes on MRI Modic changes are alterations in the vertebral bone marrow observed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).  Modic Type I changes specifically refer to regions of decreased signal...