Head, Neck And Back
We specialise in treating a wide range of head, neck & back problems through physiotherapy. From headaches to sciatica, we are experts in finding the most appropriate treatment methods.
Neck Pain
Most neck complaints have a similar source of pain as that of lower back problems – joints/ muscles/tendons/ligaments/spinal discs. In our experience, neck injuries do seem to cause higher levels of pain despite the injury not usually being severe.
You may also experience pain in an arm or pins and needles in your hand. This is due to the proximity of the nerves to the site of injury in the spine, and pain can ‘radiate’ away from the source of the actual problem Common causes of neck pain can be due to certain postures, arthritis, disc problems, or trauma.
Neck Pain
Most neck complaints have a similar source of pain as that of lower back problems – joints/ muscles/tendons/ligaments/spinal discs. In our experience, neck injuries do seem to cause higher levels of pain despite the injury not usually being severe.
You may also experience pain in an arm or pins and needles in your hand. This is due to the proximity of the nerves to the site of injury in the spine, and pain can ‘radiate’ away from the source of the actual problem Common causes of neck pain can be due to certain postures, arthritis, disc problems, or trauma.
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common problems we see in the clinic, and in the vast majority of cases the causes are benign and can be easily treated – despite the high levels of pain patients can experience. As with neck pain, some patients may also experience pain in a leg, along with pins and needles/ numbness in some cases.
- Disc pain
- Joint inflammation or arthritis
- Muscular spasm
- Trauma.
Acute:
Symptoms last from a few days to a few weeks, and are often resolved with self-management and physiotherapy
Subacute:
Symptoms last roughly from 4-12 weeks.
Chronic (persistent):
Symptoms last more than 12 weeks and can persist despite medical intervention.
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common problems we see in the clinic, and in the vast majority of cases the causes are benign and can be easily treated – despite the high levels of pain patients can experience. As with neck pain, some patients may also experience pain in a leg, along with pins and needles/ numbness in some cases.
- Disc pain
- Joint inflammation or arthritis
- Muscular spasm
- Trauma.
Acute:
Symptoms last from a few days to a few weeks, and are often resolved with self-management and physiotherapy
Subacute:
Symptoms last roughly from 4-12 weeks.
Chronic (persistent):
Symptoms last more than 12 weeks and can persist despite medical intervention.
Sciatica
Sciatica is one of the few medical terms that most of the public understand and can relate to. Sciatica in its truest form is a sharp shooting pain that originates in the buttocks and can travel directly down the back of the leg to the ankle.
The pain follows the course of the sciatic nerve, which starts in the buttock region and descends the back of the thigh where it splits and continues further into the calf region and the ankle.
The important thing to remember here is that in most cases the nerve itself is not the original cause of the pain. The likely culprit will be in the region of the lower back, where the nerves exit the spinal column and begin their journey into the leg.
Sciatica
Sciatica is one of the few medical terms that most of the public understand and can relate to. Sciatica in its truest form is a sharp shooting pain that originates in the buttocks and can travel directly down the back of the leg to the ankle.
The pain follows the course of the sciatic nerve, which starts in the buttock region and descends the back of the thigh where it splits and continues further into the calf region and the ankle.
The important thing to remember here is that in most cases the nerve itself is not the original cause of the pain. The likely culprit will be in the region of the lower back, where the nerves exit the spinal column and begin their journey into the leg.
Whiplash
Whiplash is an umbrella term, describing the injuries and symptoms usually associated with a low-speed car accident. It could also be termed an ‘acceleration-deceleration’ injury. For example, when a car is shunted from behind, the person is initially accelerated forward momentarily, then decelerated by the seatbelt
In this regard, you could experience a whiplash-type injury by falling off a horse. You accelerate towards to the ground, then decelerate when you hit the floor.
Whiplash can also affect a person psychologically; people may become fearful when driving or their mood may change. These problems can make whiplash quite a complex set of problems to address.
- Neck pain
- Upper back pain
- Arm and shoulder pain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Headaches
- Pins and needles
- Loss of concentration
- Sleep disturbance
Whiplash
Whiplash is an umbrella term, describing the injuries and symptoms usually associated with a low-speed car accident. It could also be termed an ‘acceleration-deceleration’ injury. For example, when a car is shunted from behind, the person is initially accelerated forward momentarily, then decelerated by the seatbelt
In this regard, you could experience a whiplash-type injury by falling off a horse. You accelerate towards to the ground, then decelerate when you hit the floor.
Whiplash can also affect a person psychologically; people may become fearful when driving or their mood may change. These problems can make whiplash quite a complex set of problems to address.
- Neck pain
- Upper back pain
- Arm and shoulder pain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Headaches
- Pins and needles
- Loss of concentration
- Sleep disturbance
Headaches & Migraines
Headaches are commonly treated by physiotherapists, as a proportion tend to have an underlying physical cause.
The most common type of headache we see in clinic is cervicogenic, which means the pain is coming from structures in the neck – such as joints, discs, ligaments, nerves etc. Cervicogenic headaches are especially common following a whiplash injury.
People suffering with migraines have reported the beneficial effects of physiotherapy & acupuncture in helping to alleviate or control their symptoms.
Headaches & Migraines
Headaches are commonly treated by physiotherapists, as a proportion tend to have an underlying physical cause.
The most common type of headache we see in clinic is cervicogenic, which means the pain is coming from structures in the neck – such as joints, discs, ligaments, nerves etc. Cervicogenic headaches are especially common following a whiplash injury.
People suffering with migraines have reported the beneficial effects of physiotherapy & acupuncture in helping to alleviate or control their symptoms.
Spondylosis
Spondylosis is a common condition, more likely to occur as people age, with the discs becoming dehydrated and losing their ‘shock-absorbing’ qualities. Spondylosis is an umbrella term that refers to normal, age-related changes of the spine. It may also be used when referring to arthritis in the spine, and other conditions in the area. This includes spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, both of which can cause pain in the upper and lower body.
Spondylosis is a common condition that may occur as you get older and the discs in the spine are worn done. As we age the discs can dehydrate and lose the shock absorbing qualities that keep extra pressure off the vertebrae.
Spondylosis
Spondylosis is a common condition, more likely to occur as people age, with the discs becoming dehydrated and losing their ‘shock-absorbing’ qualities. Spondylosis is an umbrella term that refers to normal, age-related changes of the spine. It may also be used when referring to arthritis in the spine, and other conditions in the area. This includes spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, both of which can cause pain in the upper and lower body.
Spondylosis is a common condition that may occur as you get older and the discs in the spine are worn done. As we age the discs can dehydrate and lose the shock absorbing qualities that keep extra pressure off the vertebrae.
