About the Talk:
In this insightful lecture, Mr. George Ampat, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Aintree University Hospital, explains the causes, diagnosis, and management of lower back pain — one of the world’s leading causes of disability.
He discusses why exercise and strengthening the back are often more effective than surgery, the science behind natural healing of disc prolapse, and the role of core muscles like the multifidus in maintaining spinal stability.
Mr. Ampat also covers important topics such as:
Understanding MRI scans of spinal discs
How inflammation and immune cells help repair disc prolapse
The “jam donut and ants” analogy for disc healing
Differentiating mechanical vs. red-flag back pain
The importance of proper examination and muscle endurance
The role of psychological and social factors in chronic pain
💡 Key Message: Not every back pain needs surgery — your body has an incredible ability to heal itself through movement, strength, and understanding.
👨⚕️ About the Speaker:
Mr. George Ampat is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Liverpool and a council member of the College of Medicine, focusing on musculoskeletal conditions and the promotion of lifestyle medicine.
📚 Books by George Ampat:
Help for Knee Pain for Knee Arthritis –
Help for Hip Pain for Hip Arthritis –
Free from Pain – Exercise book for older adults to improve balance, reduce falls and decrease musculoskeletal pain –
Free From Pain – Principles of Lifestyle Medicine to help with musculoskeletal pain and arthritis
BANDAIDE: Back and Neck Discomfort Relief
Exercise videos by George Ampat
Exercises for hip pain
Exercises for knee pain
Exercises for older adults
Exercises for neck pain
Exercises for back pain
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Thanks Mr Ampat I’m on the road to recovery thanks to you. The key takeaway for me would be to understand the disc prolapse takes time to heal and the patient must respect the healing process and not rush back to physical or strenuous activity too soon like in my case. Core exercises build not just muscle but confidence too. See you soon