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Kingsbridge Hospital

UK 028 90 667 878  ROI 048 90 667 878 

Sligo Hospital

ROI 071 916 2649 

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ROI 048 9068 8858 

Chronic Spinal Pain

    • Treatments include medical management and access to physiotherapy
    • Treatments provided by Pain Management Specialists
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Kingsbridge Private Hospital is here to help when your lifestyle is compromised by chronic spinal pain.

Back Pain

Low back pain is pain, or stiffness in the lower back with or without leg pain (sciatica). Left untreated, this can be debilitating and can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing frustration and even depression.

When simple treatments fail to relieve your back pain, seeing a pain specialist is vital.

Back Pain is extremely common and usually self-limiting.

About 80% of people experience low back pain at some stage of their life. In the vast majority of cases, this is a self-limiting condition and not due to any serious cause. In this situation, the condition is known as non-specific or mechanical low back pain. Sixty percent of patients with acute low back pain recover in 6 weeks and up to 80% to 90% recover within 12 weeks. If the pain persists for greater than 3 months, it is considered chronic back pain.

Do I Need a Scan for my Back Pain?

For the majority of cases of low back pain, a scan is not necessary. There are certain ‘red flags’ indicators in your medical history which your pain specialist will ask about. If you fulfil several of these ‘red flags’ your specialist will organise a scan.

Red Flag Back Pain Indicators include:

  • Previous history malignancy
  • Aged under 16 or over 50 with new onset pain
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Longstanding steroid use
  • Saddle anaesthesia
  • Reduced anal tone
  • Generalised neurological deficit
  • Progressive spinal deformity
  • Urinary retention
  • Non-mechanical pain (Night pain, pain at rest)
  • Thoracic pain
  • Fever/ rigors
  • General malaise

As part of the initial assessment, your specialist will consider your ‘red flags’ and make a judgement as to whether a scan is necessary. If a number of red flags are present and your specialists considers a scan is necessary, this may lead to a referral to a spinal surgeon for an opinion. This happens only on a very small minority of cases.

Do I need surgery for my back pain?

Approximately 98 percent of back pain patients are diagnosed with non-specific acute back pain in which no serious underlying pathology is identified. Therefore, for the vast majority of cases of back pain, surgery is not indicated nor required. The latest guidelines state that surgery should not be considered for mechanical (non-specific) low back pain.

What treatments are offered for back pain?

Initial treatments offered include medical management and access to physiotherapy.

Other more interventional treatments for low back pain, including sciatica, include:

  • Radiofrequency denervation techniques
  • Sacroiliac joint injections
  • Caudal injections
  • Lumbar epidural injections
  • Nerve root blocks
  • Trigger point injections

Do Pain Specialists treat any other conditions?

Pain specialists treat a wide range of chronic pain conditions including:

  • Headaches
  • Chronic Facial Pain
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Migraine (Including Botox Injections)
  • Neck Pain
  • Whiplash Injury
  • Post Herpetic Neuralgia (Shingles pain)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
  • Post Hernia Surgery Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Chronic Abdominal Wall Pain
  • Coccyx Pain
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathis Pain (DPNP)
  • Sciatica
  • Trochanteric Bursitis
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Myofascial Pain
  • Neuropathis Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Post Surgical Pain

If you require further information on the available options, please do not hesitate to contact us via our online enquiry form.

Alternatively, email Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo

Or call us on 071 916 2649 

Treatment Locations

Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo

Ray MacSharry Road, Gardenhill, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91XO54

Kingsbridge Private Hospital

811-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7GX

Kingsbridge North West

Church Hill House Main Street Ballykelly BT49 9HS

Healthcare Professionals & Consultants

Dr Therese O'Connor

Consultant in Pain Management

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Patient Testimonials

"I had surgery here at the weekend and I can't recommend this place highly enough. They took great care of me and kept me at ease throughout my stay. The staff were brilliant, really friendly and chatted away and the food was top class. This hospital was better than any hotel I wonder could I book a weekend away in it when I fully recover?" Mr McGinnity, Kingsbridge Patient
"EXCELLENT - Had surgery today under the very caring Dr Stewart and her team. I cannot thank her enough for all she’s done for me over the past few months. Everything was explained to me in detail and all my care was considerate, professional and compassionate. Everyone I’ve met today has been beyond kind from Will the Anaesthetist, the Nurses and theatre staff, the catering staff - there has been no exception. Thank you all for taking care of me so well today - look forward to getting home tomorrow x" Mrs McAleavey, Kingsbridge Patient
"Hospital spotless and clean.   Staff were so caring couldn’t do enough for me and made sure I was comfortable. Give the place 10 out of 10. Had surgery yesterday and treatment was first class" Ms Demirtas, Kingsbridge Patient
"Their service was excellent and convenient location!" Ms Kneale, Kingsbridge Patient
"Just received surgery at this hospital and I couldn't have been made to feel any more comfortable from the minute I stepped in until the minute I left. All the staff are wonderful and so friendly I will highly recommend this hospital to everyone" Ms McGivern, Kingsbridge Patient
"Had eye surgery here twice for cataracts and lens replacement. Super smooth service from start to finish. Very happy" Ms Jones, Kingsbridge Patient
"As hospitals go this one is pretty amazing! Had surgery with Mr Molloy at the end of October and have another one the end of this month. Mr Molloy is a gentleman who puts you at ease right away and ensured my last procedure went smoothly! From start to finish all the hospital staff go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and stress free as possible. The facilities are brilliant with the rooms spacious and modern to recover in. Keep up the good work!" Ms Roulston, Kingsbridge Patient
"My mother had a total hip replacement surgery. We stayed for three days and were discharged today. Honestly, words can't describe the quality of the job and care they do. The doctors Roger Wilson, Sherman, David, the nurses Susan, Sinead, Siobhan, Andrea, the catering staff who provided customised halal food, and the remaining team whose names I cannot remember were the kindest, nicest, politest, the most caring, professional and pleasant people we have ever come across in healthcare environment. These are true gems and real stars. We are indebted to their treatment.
They are 7 star people. We love you!" Mr Yourish, Kingsbridge Patient
"Great friendly staff the nurses go way and beyond.  The hospital is spotless, and the service is second to none." Ms Croke, Kingsbridge Patient
"Currently just back from recovery on the ward. I have just had ACL reconstructive surgery on my left knee. What can I say? This place is brilliant. I arrived at 8.35am, taken to the ward at 8.45am (my admission time was 9am). Tended to by a lovely Nurse. Dr Roger Wilson spoke to me around 9.45am, in Theatre for 10am, recovery for 11.10am and now currently back on ward. These guys are awesome. From the consultant to anaesthetist to nurses to cater assistants. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much. I am so grateful to everyone at Kingsbridge for the service." Mr McNicholl, Kingsbridge Patient
"I just had a total hip replacement done by Mr Molloy.  He made me feel totally at ease (a real gentleman). I had 1st class treatment and as for the staff they couldn’t do enough for me. My experience was excellent from the time I arrived until the day I left for home. Thanks a million to all involved." Miss Bennett, Kingsbridge Patient
"Excellent experience with Kingsbridge Hospital, my dad had a day procedure here recently and not only did he receive fantastic care, but so did myself and my mum. The staff were so understanding and without saying anything could see I was looking after my mum also who has dementia, they went above and beyond to make the time spent waiting on my Dad as pleasant and stress free as possible, I will never forget the extra mile they went to, to support us. Many thanks x" Ms Forde, Kingsbridge Patient
"I have just been discharged from Kingsbridge today after surgery and was in for 3 days. From start to finish my experience was excellent. From catering staff up to senior nurses and doctors they were all fantastic and made my stay a positive experience. As a nurse myself I probably have high expectations of care and I certainly experienced the best of care in Kingsbridge who have staff they should be proud off.  Great teamwork." Ms Armstrong, Kingsbridge Patient
"I recently had my gall bladder removed. All of the staff I had to deal with were excellent and professional. It was the best treatment I have ever received." Ms Burrows, Kingsbridge Patient
"I got my tonsils out yesterday, all the staff were so pleasant and nothing was too much for them. I really did receive one to one care. They just had so much time for me. The food was lovely and the staff from the kitchen where first class. Glad I received my surgery here." Miss Wright, Kingsbridge Patient
"The service and staff are first class.  Had my cataract operation done on the 20th of January and I would like to thank all the staff of this fantastic hospital for giving me my life back.  You are all a credit to your profession.  Excellent service and I would highly recommend you.  Once again thank you so much and I am truly grateful to you all." Mr Doolan, Kingsbridge Patient
"Amazing 5-star hospital.  Have had other surgery here before on my back.
Yesterday's was a neck disc replacement operation.  I would highly recommend this hospital like a hotel manner. Thanks again guys." Mr Phillips, Kingsbridge Patient
"I recently got an MRI scan at Kingsbridge and was very impressed with how simple the process was and how little time I had to wait. The staff were friendly, and it was an all-round pleasant experience." Mr Sharkey, Kingsbridge Patient
"Can’t praise Kingsbridge Private Hospital enough!! I had an operation a couple of weeks ago and I was so well looked after. My surgeon Mr Rashid was fantastic, and the nursing staff was also fabulous. I found they communicated very well to each other, so everyone knew when my meds were due, my allergies etc. They were so kind, so lovely, constantly checked to see how I was i.e. my temperature etc. The food was fabulous and the catering staff very helpful having had an operation were very happy to accommodate ... Thank you to all!" Ms Cheong, Kingsbridge Patient
"Staff very friendly and very efficient. Surgeon and surgery top class. Big thanks to the Nurses for all their care and patience" Mr Howard, Kingsbridge Patient
"Excellent service, very clean hospital" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"Great staff, very caring, car park facilities good" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"All staff I came in contact with were caring, friendly professionals" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"I would recommend Kingsbridge Private Hospital to my friends and family" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"The nurses took brilliant care of my daughter and explained the procedures making me feel at ease" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"The Housekeeping staff keep the hospital spotlessly clean" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"The dedicated attention to my child made a difficult and stressful time easier for us" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"You as a hospital should be proud of the ethos that you actually put in to practice – caring, compassionate individualised care, where the patient is treated with dignity – EXCEPTIONAL" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"Great doctors and nurses, they made my stay easier" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient
"Great follow up – I got a call the next day and could call them for advice" > > >, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo Patient

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