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.

Spondyloarthropathy: Treatment, Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

As Spondyloarthropathies covers a wide range of arthritic conditions that affect the joints, the symptom will vary depending on the type of spondyloarthritis. Some of the most common symptoms associated with the condition include the following:

Lower back pain is the most prominent symptom and is usually the first to surface
Spine mobility progressively deteriorates due to eventual fusion of the vertebrae
In case of peripheral spondyloarthritis, swelling is likely to be observed in the arms and legs, but this is rather uncommon
Patients may experience bouts of joint inflammation
Joint inflammation is often accompanied by fatigue

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

The precise causes of spondyloarthropathies remain unknown to date, but some are associated with specific genes, such as the HLA-B27 in the case of ankylosing spondylitis. Although the gene itself is not responsible for spondyloarthritic conditions, it is associated with an increased risk. Researchers are still investigating the relationship of genetics in the development of spondyloarthropathies. Some studies also point towards a connection between imbalances in gut flora and inflammatory disease. Reactive arthritis is the only exception since it is caused by a bacterial infection, typically involving a food-borne of chlamydia infection.

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

Conventional treatments for spondyloarthropathies include NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and other pain medications. The long term use of NSAIDs is associated with stomach ulcers, an increased risk of bleeding, and liver and kidney problems. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for spondyloarthropathies which means that patients are forced to take pain medications regularly to manage their pain which greatly increases their risk of these side effects. However, QI’s holistic evidence-based treatments help to manage spondyloarthropathies with minimal to no risk of negative effects.

How QI Spine Clinic Can Help You

Conventional spondyloarthropathies treatments focus mainly on pain medications which only manage the symptoms of the condition but do not address the root cause of the problem. QI Spine Clinic uses some of the most technologically advanced diagnostic and treatment methods to help patients manage their condition and lead healthy productive lives.

Digital Diagnostic Testing

Over 80% of all back pain remains undiagnosed and doctors refer to the pain as ‘unspecified’. QI Spine Clinic uses the most advanced spine function test – the Digital Spine Analysis (DSA) to pinpoint muscles and structures that have been affected by spondyloarthropathies. This allows QI spine specialists to create targeted treatment protocols to strengthen these muscles to improve muscle function and increase mobility.

Individualized Treatment Protocols

Treatment protocols are unique to each patient depending on how the condition has affected them – this allows spine specialists to provide the best spondyloarthropathies treatment for each patient, depending on their individual requirements.

Technologically Advanced Methods Of Pain Management

QI Spine Clinic also provides microcurrent therapy as a safe alternative to pain medication as it does not cause any side effects. This therapy uses very low-level electrical currents to reduce muscle and nerve pain and reduce inflammation. The benefits of microcurrent therapy accrue over time so several sessions will prove greater pain relief benefits. QI Spine also offers counseling and alternative therapies to help patients with spondyloarthropathies understand the physical and psychological changes associated with this condition. It is important to consult a spine specialist as soon as possible to manage spondyloarthropathies and reduce your pain.