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Investigations
It's important to have the right investigations to diagnose exactly what your problem is. Each different investigation has a specific purpose and is to either rule out or confirm a diagnosis. The various investigations that we use to determine a problem in the spine are set out below.
Where is my pain coming from?
If a spinal condition is associated with a pinched nerve the pain often radiates into other areas of the body. A Neurosurgeon can often diagnose a spinal condition based on where the pain is going to more so than where the problem is actually originating.
Mindfulness - What's it all About?
Mindfulness, mindfulness, mindfulness. I keep seeing this word. I thought it was time I had a look into it.Mindfulness is just what it sounds like. Being more self-aware and living in the moment. The practice of mindfulness is being fully aware of your surroundings and quieting all the noise and just focusing on what is happening right then.
2017 Christmas Wrap Up!
2017 has been an exciting year in Dr Moloney's office.
Illawarra Mercury Article - Wollongong Private Hospital Neurosurgery 6-12-17
Dr Moloney was interviewed for an article in the Illawarra Mercury regarding the great technology being utilised for spinal surgery at Wollongong Private Hospital. Some interesting insight into back pain and spinal surgery.
MRI Scans - What You Need To Know
What is an MRI Scan?MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Without getting too technical this means that the MRI machine uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of tissues in the body.
Workers Compensation Patients - Timely Treatment
A frustrating part of the workers compensation process can be how long things take to be approved before a patient can obtain treatment. The following guidelines show you the time frames that you are able to obtain certain treatments without having to have a specific workers compensation approval.
Avoiding Spinal Surgery
Dr Moloney has seen a lot of patients with painful backs that have gone on to have spinal surgery. More often than not he advises his patients to lose weight and do some core strengthening exercises. If you have a strong core you have a lot less strain on your spine and it helps considerably with back pain.