Engaging in sports not only strengthens your body and improves your agility, it can also boost up your self-confidence. Many are participating in sports in order to overcome shyness and develop camaraderie as well as self-esteem. Everybody needs it that is why everybody should have access to it.

Nowadays, almost every sport has a wheelchair to match it – basketball, hockey, tennis, rugby, skiing, racing - name it, it’s all available in stores. Sports wheelchairs have specially built frames and are designed to handle use in sports. Built frames are designed to withstand impact. Wheelchairs are also made lightweight to be more mobile yet steady. Mobility, stability, dexterity and responsiveness are important factors to consider in choosing a wheelchair. It has to be sleek to be faster and to play harder. In a nutshell, it should have an attitude!

Q...What's causing my pain and why can't I have any further treatment...

Because chronic long term pain isn't normal there is nearly always a reason for it. Until reason is clearly identified, how can anyone say no further treatment is available? (Don't be fobbed off),

Q...How long shall I give current treatment to work...

Some treatments may take days or weeks to obtain full effect. Make sure before you leave surgery you have established how long it will be before you can reasonably expect to obtain results.

Q..What other tests and investigations are available...

You don't want to endure unnecessary tests, but ensure you have had all investigations etc that will benefit you.

Q...What other forms of treatment can I try...

Many people are kept on same treatment for years even though it's obviously not working, or their drug therapy may be hopelessly wrong.

New ways of managing back pain are constantly being developed.