Guides & Information Packs
Free resources from the Spine Plus clinical team
We believe in giving patients the information they need to understand their condition and make informed decisions about their care. These free guides are written by our clinical team.
Understanding Back Pain
A patient-friendly guide to the most common causes of back pain, how it's diagnosed, and the treatment options available. Includes an overview of disc injuries, sciatica and spinal stenosis.
Based on content from Back Pain Decoded by Robert Shanks.
Read OnlineIDD Therapy Patient Guide
Everything you need to know about IDD Spinal Decompression Therapy, how it works, what to expect, who it's suitable for, and what the research says about outcomes for disc injuries and sciatica.
Learn MoreShockwave Therapy Guide
An overview of both radial and focused shockwave therapy, conditions treated, expected outcomes, number of sessions and cost. Includes a comparison of focused vs radial devices.
Learn MoreNew Patient Information
What to expect at your first Spine Plus appointment, including what to bring, what happens during the assessment, how we approach treatment planning, and our clinic policies.
Learn MoreStimpod NMS460, Nerve Pain Guide
An introduction to Stimpod NMS460 therapy for chronic nerve pain, how it works, conditions it treats, and why it's different from TENS and other electrical stimulation devices.
Learn MoreDiagnostic Imaging Guide
Understanding the different types of scan, standard MRI, open MRI, upright MRI, 3T MRI, ultrasound and X-ray, and how to choose the right one for your condition.
Learn MoreFree Exercise Programmes
Printable exercise programmes from our clinicians. They are for reference and don't replace an assessment, so stop any exercise that increases your pain and check with your clinician if you're unsure.
Core Stability Exercise Programme
Our 8 week lower back rehab programme for disc and joint problems, including L4/L5 and L5/S1 disc bulges. Includes multifidus and deep core strengthening.
Download PDFSpinal Rehab and Core Exercises
Core strengthening for lower back pain, written for patients with damaged discs and joints. Can also form the basis of rehab after spinal surgery or injections.
Download PDFLower Back Rehab Exercise Programme
Rehab exercises for the lower back, including facet joint pain, with a description of each exercise and how to do it safely.
Download PDFResistance Band Workout
A simple full-body workout you can do at home with a resistance band.
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