Vibe Autumn 2016

Mr Lakshmanan,
Consultant Spinal Surgeon
Back pain is a common problem that affects a
large proportion of the population and most of
us will experience it at one stage. However, for
a number of people it impedes on their daily
life and makes simple tasks a struggle.
Clive Stirling, Sales Director at Timpson’s, recently came to
Spire Washington Hospital for a facet joint injection after
suffering from lower back pain for 30 years.
I’ve been suffering from pain in my back since I was a
teenager and recently it had been causing me severe
discomfort. I struggled to pick things off the floor without
supporting myself and I felt restricted with what I could do.
My family convinced me that I needed to do something and
pointed me towards Spire Washington Hospital.
After ringing the hospital they arranged a consultation with
Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Mr Lakshmanan within 2 days.
He referred me for an MRI scan which I had on the same
day at the hospital and at a follow-up consultation he went
through my results where I was diagnosed with arthritis of
the hips that caused the pain in my back. After discussing
various options he booked me in for a facet joint injection.
The hospital and service I received was excellent. The staff
and Mr Lakshmanan were fantastic, always keen to help and
answered any questions I had. The procedure only took 30
minutes and I was back home within a couple of hours.
I have a greater freedom of movement now which makes
those simple daily things much easier to perform. I’m very
grateful to Mr Lakshmanan and Spire Washington Hospital
for all they’ve done.
At Spire Washington Hospital, we offer a rapid access spinal
clinic allowing you to see a range of spinal surgeons for an
initial consultation, generally within 48hours*. Coming to
the hospital is an easy process; you can receive fast effective
treatment by self-funding, with finance options available, or
by using your private medical insurance.
Call us on 0191 502 9582 to talk to one of our Customer Service Advisers or for more
information visit www.spirewashington.com
*depending on the patients and consultants availability
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