What is QI Back & Spine Clinic?

QI Back & Spine Clinic is a team of medical professionals who are dedicated to diagnosing & treating severe, chronic or acute back and spine conditions by non-surgical methods. Diagnosing the root cause of back and spine conditions is always the first step in medicine. We use a multi-disciplinary approach to accurately diagnose the cause of back pain because the more accurate the diagnosis, the more precise the treatment. We believe that it is essential to reverse the underlying cause of back pain and not just temporarily suppress the symptoms.

How do you diagnose the root cause of back pain?

An accurate diagnosis is critical as 85% of back pain cases are termed ‘non-specific’. Your back pain can be due to a neurological, systemic, structural or mechanical dysfunction. We are amongst the first to use a diagnostic approach that covers all these aspects. We use non-invasive technology that isolates the spinal structure. The controlled guided movements test and measure the strength and mobility of the spine. We can therefore identify the root cause of your back pain and prescribe further course of treatment.

What technology do you use? Is it non-invasive?

The machines we use are non-invasive biofeedback devices. They hold and support your body in fixed positions and then measure your functional ability during movements. They allow us to get a clear understanding of your spinal muscle tissue.

Who are QI spine specialists?

Our spine specialists are doctors with a specialisation in spinal disorders post a 4-year clinical degree in physical medicine or physiotherapy. They are specialists in the prescription of mechanical medical movements. Their expertise is dedicated to the reversal of spinal disorders and to promote mobility & function.

Fibromyalgia: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis & Treatment in Mumbai

Fibromyalgia affects the musculoskeletal system along with connective tissue and often results in muscle stiffness, especially in the neck, shoulders, and back. Some of the other common symptoms of fibromyalgia are:

Chronic and widespread pain
Pain that may feel like a burning pain or a deep ache
Heightened pain response to applied pressure
Tender points, especially at the back of the neck and the shoulders
Body aches and stiffness that gets worse at night and improves over the course of the day
Fatigue and sleep problems
Numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet

Professional diagnosis required
Chronic, can last for years
Treatable with 8 weeks of QI Spine Therapy

The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown but it has been linked to abnormal levels of certain chemicals in the brain along with differences in the way that the central nervous system processes pain signals. Some of the possible causes or triggers of fibromyalgia include:

Physical injury
Emotional trauma
Psychological stress
Sleep disturbances
Illness, especially viral infections

Professional diagnosis required
Chronic, can last for years
Treatable with 4 weeks of QI Spine Therapy

The commonly prescribed treatments for fibromyalgia are antidepressants, anti-epileptics, muscle relaxants, sleeping tablets, and pain killers. Each of these strong medicines comes with a long list of side effects.

Since there is no cure for fibromyalgia, patients have to stay on these medicines for life which increases their risk of other health complications. But there are safer alternative therapies for fibromyalgia:

Exercise

Spine specialists will recommend strength training and low-impact aerobic exercises to reduce muscle pain and fatigue. These exercises will also improve sleep quality and quantity which in turn reduces the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Advanced Physiotherapy

Advanced physiotherapy and medical movements for fibromyalgia focus on stretching exercises as this helps to prevent muscle stiffness and improves muscle function. Your physiotherapist will track your progress and recommend gradual intensity progression depending on your improvement.

Counseling

The constant pain from fibromyalgia has a tremendous psychological impact on patients. Anxiety and stress can aggravate fibromyalgia pain and counselors teach patients stress-control methods including slow rhythmic movements with deep breathing that promote relaxation.

Massage Therapy

Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle aches and pains. Therapeutic massage therapy relieves pain, reduces stress, and relaxes tense muscles. Massage also increases blood circulation to the targeted areas which in turn prevents muscle stiffness.

Acupuncture

There are several studies that show that acupuncture is effective in reducing fibromyalgia pain. In acupuncture, very fine needles are used to stimulate certain areas and bring about changes in the levels of the neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord which in turn reduces pain.

If you have trouble with simple cognitive or memory tasks, please consult a spine specialist to rule out other possible complications.