Spine health and wellbeing, explained in plain English by UK neurosurgeon Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek: back and neck pain, sciatica, scans, injections, surgery, staying active, and what new research and landmark trials mean for patients. In line with NICE guidance, with full articles and references at spinemathema.com.
Narrated in Mr Sadek's voice using AI technology. General information only, not personal medical advice.
Does looking down at your phone put 27 kg on your neck and wear out your spine? Where the famous figure comes from and how strong it really is, what studies that measured neck posture while texting found, forward head posture, heavy screen use, myths, the exercise that helps and when to see your GP. The Spinemathema guide to tech neck, read in full.
Full guide with references: https://spinemathema.com/2026/10/20/tech-neck-text-neck/
Narrated in Mr Sadek's voice using AI technology. General information only, not personal medical advice.
2 Nov 2026
Annular Tear on Your MRI: What It Really Means
An annular tear, or fissure, is a small split in the outer ring of a disc. Why it is common on scans of people without pain, when it may matter, and what helps. The Spinemathema guide to annular tears, read in full.
Full guide with references: https://spinemathema.com/2026/10/16/annular-tear/
Narrated in Mr Sadek's voice using AI technology. General information only, not personal medical advice.
1 Nov 2026
Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Who It Helps and What Recovery Involves
How lumbar interbody fusion works, how the back (TLIF) and front (ALIF) approaches differ, what recovery looks like and the risks of each. The Spinemathema guide to lumbar spinal fusion, read in full.
Full guide with references: https://spinemathema.com/2026/10/06/lumbar-spinal-fusion/
Narrated in Mr Sadek's voice using AI technology. General information only, not personal medical advice.
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