Don’t miss out on this book! It’s easy to read and explains things really well. There’s a lot of examples that can be used with patients that are easy to understand.
Overall, a lot of great research, anatomy and plenty to learn.
I loved this book. I'm going through it a second time right now. It has in depth anatomy that is usable and written in a way that is much more interesting than a textbook!
Any health professional seeing patients with low back pain needs to read and reflect on this book. Well written, explains complex concepts simply.
Essential reading for any health professional looking after patients with this condition.
This book is a fantastic resource to learn more about radiculopathy and radicular pain. It contains so much useful information which has helped me answer patient's questions, particularly explaining why they might be experiencing symptoms not explained by the MRI findings.
This book was great for helping me understand the link between (patho)anatomy, how a patient presents, why different patients with apparently the same pathology might present differently, and in being realistic about how these patients recover. An excellent resource for therapists that goes beyond the basics of what we learn at uni.
Amazingly structured and understandable content. In my opinion should be a module in all major musculoskeletal healthcare education. It goes beyond just sciatica and it really explains neuropathic pain
I was recommended to visit Tom's blog during my osteopathy studies by my anatomy and physiology lecturer. Reading Tom's blog, his book and zines has made what 4 years of anatomy at University level has failed to do. A wonderful book for students, practitioners and patients. It is such a complex topic but somehow Tom manages to deliver it in an informative, clear and easy to read manner. The information is reliable, up to date and truly helpful for clinical practice. I am now in private practice and recommend all my patients with low back pain with or without leg pain to visit Tom's website or purchase his work. It is a game changer for informed decisions, pain science and patient and practitioner empowerment.
Concise and helps organize my framework around this often blurry topic. Essential for new grads and a great adjunct for seasoned clinicians.
A brilliant book that goes deep on sciatica and radiculopathy in an entertaining and appraochable way. A great resource for any clinicians working with patients and looking to develop a good understanding of one to the most common patient problems.
Fabulous lecture. Clinically relevant with some really useful phrases to use with patients. Excellent discussions around time lines of symptoms to help decision making.
Reading this book has provided me with a much better understanding of radiculopathy and radicular pain. It’s allowed me to have better conversations with my patients, and to better understand what we might be trying to achieve with our interventions.
DO read! The basics of a competent neurological examination and (as importantly) how to interpret it.
Lovely stuff Tom.
Brilliant and informative zine packed from front to cover with great info. Ideal for those starting out in their physio journey or those who just want to consolidate their knowledge and skills on the LL neuro exam. Makes sense of a complex area in a fun and understandable way . Highly recommend which I regularly do to rotating colleagues and students.
Great book. Has helped my understanding of nerve related symptoms, which in turn has improved my patient communication.
Assessing, educating and managing a patient who presents with signs and symptoms of possible cauda equina syndrome is a relatively common and uncomfortable scenario for most healthcare clinicians working with MSK populations. The combination of potential irriversable and life-changing harm to the patient, time pressured decision making, medicolegal risk, and ethical decision making in a resource limited healthcare system leaves clinicians managing a lot of uncertainty and justified anxiety. This book can help 'control the controllable'. It's not a algorithm (that doesn't exist), but it is the most helpful introduction to helping you make the best decision you can based on the information you have. It may also help you sleep at night after a complex case. Painstakingly researched and very readable. Highly recommended.
Buy this book!!
It's clear & concise with a great mix of language that makes it easy to understand but also how you might explain to your patients as well, in language that will make sense to them.
In fact, read all of Tom's stuff - it's all good :)
Easy to understand and refer back to detailed and specific. Thorough and well thought through
I have all of Tom’s work and everything he puts together is clear, concise, and thoroughly researched. As a PT, I feel much more confident with this patient population.
It's not easy to get reliable and practical information on this complex topic. Tom has done a great job here.
For MSK professionals there're plenty of resources- journal articles, scientific books, podcasts, lectures... One thing that's missing is an up to date resource that pulls together anecdote and data in a digestible manner- this book fills that gap. There's tonnes of insight in the book. some of the info is takes a lot of attention as you'd expect for a topic that's so heavy but the way the information is laid out with metaphors makes it a fantastic learning resource.
As a chiropractor, CES is always in the back of my mind when working with patients. Seeing the variance of CES symptoms over the years, I've learned that patients are never the textbook example that we all learned in school. This book really simplifies the various symptoms and patterns you'll see in the "grey" area where patients will often feel lost and frustrated due to the medical community's lack of understanding of this condition. This will make you a better clinician and I strongly recommended it to all my peers.
As a chiropractor dealing with sciatica in patients on a daily basis, I haven't found a more comprehensive guide on disc and sciatica issues. The illustrations are the best that I've ever found in any of the numerous textbooks I've read. This is required reading for every intern who comes into my clinic and guides our diagnosis and treatment protocols.
Straight forward enough to understand; comprehensive enough to be useful :)