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.

Cervical Spinal Canal Stenosis: Treatment, Causes & Symptoms

Condition - Cervical Spine Canal Stenosis Treatment

Cervical spinal canal stenosis is not as common as lumbar (lower back) spinal stenosis but it can have more serious symptoms such as paralysis and weakness that affects the entire body. Other symptoms of cervical spinal canal stenosis may include:

Stiffness and/or pain in the neck, shoulders and arms
Numbness and weakness in the hands or legs
Problems with balance, especially when walking
Crippling caused by spinal cord damage
Loss of bowel and/or bladder control

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

Aging is one of the main causes of cervical spinal canal stenosis as it causes changes in the shape and size of the spinal canal. Other common causes of cervical spinal canal stenosis include:

Herniation of a spinal disc
Thickening of the ligaments
Bone spurs that protrude into the spinal canal
A naturally narrow spinal canal (since birth)

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

Cervical spinal canal stenosis can be managed with non-invasive treatments and rarely requires surgery. Approximately 80% of all back pain is classified as “unspecific” causes. This leads to imprecise treatment that has little or no effect. However, an accurate diagnosis can offer lasting relief from cervical spinal canal stenosis pain.

Technologically Advanced Diagnostic Tools

QI uses Digital Spine Analysis (DSA), an advanced European technology that provides precise functional diagnosis. Unlike MRI and Xray tests that only identify bone and tissue damage, the DSA test can quantify muscle function and identify weakened muscles. Based on these findings, QI spine specialists recommend isolation and precision movements that target these muscles for quick and lasting relief from cervical spinal canal stenosis pain.

Algorithm-Based Treatment Protocols

QI offers unique treatment protocols that are derived from an algorithm which is based on over 47,000 past cases. The protocols are customized according to the needs of each patient and ensures that every patient with lumbar spinal canal stenosis receives treatment that is best suited to his/her needs. This evidence-based treatment system offers higher objectivity and increases the success rate of each cervical spinal canal stenosis treatment plan. QI physiotherapy includes medical movements such as the McKenzie method and kinetic control movements to relieve the pressure on affected structures.

Safest Pain Treatment Technologies

Inflammation is a common component of cervical canal stenosis and so NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) may be prescribed. These medications are effective in reducing lumbar spinal stenosis pain but they pose significant cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks. However, QI utilizes Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) technology to reduce cervical spinal canal stenosis pain without any side effects. The FSM method uses a low-level electric current to promote repair and eliminate back pain.

Cervical spinal canal stenosis can cause severe and debilitating pain if it is left untreated and so it is important to visit a spine specialist for an accurate diagnosis.

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

Technologically Advanced Diagnostic Tools

Algorithm-Based Treatment Protocols

Safest Pain Treatment Technologies

Cervical spinal canal stenosis can cause severe and debilitating pain if it is left untreated and so it is important to visit a spine specialist for an accurate diagnosis.