About Us

Pain to Progress & A Legacy of Positive Change

The Spinal Foundation emerged from the need to offer effective treatment to those living in pain and disability. This need becomes even more evident considering the roughly £480 million spent by the NHS annually on back pain services, many of which yield unsatisfactory results.

For over two decades, The Spinal Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing its techniques. Our commitment has culminated in the successful treatment of more than 6,100 complex cases. We employ advanced “keyhole” laser surgery, a method that’s spared numerous patients from the need for severe interventions like fusion surgery.

Safeguarding Your Spine

We’re proud to have brought a fuller, more active life to nearly 10,000 individuals. Many of these people were initially told that their pain was either ‘imaginary’ or ‘permanent’ by traditional medical professionals. Some patients were informed that nothing could be done about their back problems. Others had previous surgeries that didn’t go as planned, or were proposed conventional or “Less Invasive Spinal Surgery” (LISS) that they found daunting. The Spinal Foundation is here to offer help in these challenging circumstances.

Long-term back issues are indeed challenging, both for patients and medical practitioners. The true sources of back pain aren’t always entirely understood, making treatment more complex. The Spinal Foundation was created to provide support and relief to individuals who, without our help, may have been left to cope with their pain and disability. This is critical given that the NHS spends about £480 million annually on back pain services, many of which haven’t proven effective.

Our aim at The Spinal Foundation is to keep treatment options open for our patients, even as their spine continues to degenerate. By doing so, we can take advantage of emerging surgical techniques, ensuring that our patients always have access to the latest, most effective treatments.

Meet Martin Knight FRCS

Our Team Principal and Specialist Spinal Surgeon, Martin Knight, is a seasoned Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon. With extensive expertise in the assessment, stabilisation, treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal injuries and degenerative disc disease, he is a true authority in the field.

Recognised worldwide for his pioneering work in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Martin guides our team towards excellence. Under his leadership, we’ve developed exclusive surgical tools and equipment utilising the latest technology, and we’re now exploring robotic solutions for even greater surgical precision.