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     Back & Neck Problems

Lower back pain- Sixty percent of adults suffer from back pain every year, and half become chronic sufferers. Back pain can be caused by problems with discs, joints, muscles and ligaments. Back pain is most often the result of acute trauma / injury, poor postural habits and the accumulation of physical stress on the spine.

Sciatica-  Sciatica is a specific pain that originates from the sciatic nerves which each run from one side of the pelvis through the hip and buttocks and down the leg. The Sciatic nerve forms what is effectively an electrical cable to and from the brain. Sciatica is a condition where pain, weakness or altered sensation can be experienced in the buttock, hamstring, calf or foot but stem from the spine, via the Sciatic nerve.

Whiplash- Whiplash is an injury to the neck that usually occurs in a motor vehicle accident. It affects the soft tissue (neck muscles) but can also involve the spinal joints and ligaments, the jaw joints, and the upper, mid and low back. Other associated symptoms can include headaches, dizziness and anxiety.

Neck Pain- Neck pain can often be associated with neck stiffness, pins and needles in the arm, shoulder stiffness and related pain in the shoulder blade, head, arm, wrist and hand. It can be caused by a sprained ligament, pressure on a disc or a muscle strain. It often results from awkward positioning, lifting or stress related incidents in one's life.

The treatment of the above stated problems will depend on the specific cause and nature of the presentation. We can offer clients a variety of treatments depending on the specific problems. Treatments offered include soft tissue mobilisation and massage, Electrotherapy, Biomechanical assessment and correction, Exercise prescription, Spinal mobilizations, Postural Correction and advice, Ergonomic correction and advice, Cryotherapy and heat therapy and the provision of rehabilitation equipment.
 Your therapist will guide you on the appropriate treatments and aftercare.

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