Articles by Kathryn Senior on Advice on Back Pain Remedies, Treatments and Pain Relief
A Spinal Tap Caused My Back Pain
How a spinal tap procedure led to unexpected back pain and what one patient learned during recovery.
18th June 2026
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and can affect the spine, mobility and quality of life depending on severity.
2nd April 2026
Self Care for Back Pain
Simple self-care techniques can ease back pain and help you recover without needing to see your doctor.
8th November 2010
Ergonomic Chairs: Do They Help Back Pain?
Ergonomic chairs can ease back pain from poor sitting posture, but finding the right fit takes time and testing before you buy.
3rd November 2010
Bad Back: A Sign of Too Much Surfing?
Hours of poor posture while browsing online can trigger back and neck pain, especially in middle-aged internet users.
2nd November 2010
Ageing, Losing Height and Back Pain
Losing height as you age is normal, but rapid height loss can signal bone problems and back pain worth investigating.
2nd November 2010
Cox-2 Inhibitors and Back Pain
Cox-2 inhibitors like Celebrex can help treat back pain by reducing inflammation, but some versions have caused serious side effects.
29th October 2010
Focus on Chordomas
Chordoma is a rare spinal cancer that develops from leftover embryonic cells and causes chronic back pain in most cases.
28th October 2010
Focus on Ewing's Sarcoma
Ewing's sarcoma is a rare bone cancer in teenagers that causes severe pain and is diagnosed with X-rays and MRI scans.
27th October 2010
How Is Psoriasis Linked to Back Pain?
Psoriatic arthritis can affect your spine and cause back pain, even if you only know psoriasis as a skin condition.
19th August 2010
Back Pain Nearly Ruined My Pregnancy: A Case Study
One woman's severe back pain and sciatica during pregnancy led to postnatal depression, but she's finally recovering years later.
19th August 2010
Why Some Back Pain Doesn’t Go Away?
Chronic back pain often persists after injury because damaged nerves keep sending pain signals to the brain even when healed.
17th August 2010
Treating Spinal Injuries
Most spinal cord injuries can't be repaired, but understanding early treatment and current care options can help manage the effects.
17th August 2010
Back Pain and Quality of Life
Chronic back pain affects far more than just your spine, disrupting work, family life and sleep in ways that seriously damage quality of life.
17th August 2010
What Are TNF Alpha Antagonists?
TNF alpha antagonists are drugs that target a specific immune molecule to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
17th August 2010
Radiofrequency Ablation and Back Pain
Radiofrequency ablation uses heat directed at spinal nerves to treat chronic back pain without surgery, with quick recovery times.
17th August 2010