Spinal disorders can present in many ways, the most common being pain, but sometimes neurological weakness, numbness or bladder symptoms can be more subtle. Arm or leg pain is often due to nerve root irritation and is commonly due to disc prolapse and age-related changes in the spine. These symptoms are often managed conservatively, but it is important to distinguish this from conditions which are more urgent and may deteriorate quickly. 

It is unlikely that spinal surgery will be the patients preferred treatment pathway if they can help it! However, there are times when the "wait and watch" approach is not appropriate and that rapid referral is necessary. Traumatic causes for spinal disorders are easy to spot, after a road traffic accident or fall, for example. Early recognition of the presentation of conditions such as spinal tumours, disc problems causing spinal cord compression or cauda equina syndrome is imperative – as is swift referral for a specialist opinion. Thankfully these conditions are rare, but spotting when to refer, and to whom, is important. 

Schedule:

• Enhancing clinical examinations 
• Identifying unique spinal disorders 
• Red flags 
• Understanding which conditions require urgent referral 
• Exploring treatment options 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Undertake better clinical assessments 
• Be able to accurately identify emergency spinal problems 
• Enhance your treatment for non-urgent spinal conditions 

Recording of 2 hour webinar, speaker's slides (if permitted) and CPD certificat

Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Sports Therapists, Hand Therapists, Radiographers, Occupational Therapists, GP, Public, Other Health Professionals, Trainee Health Professionals, Students