Physiotherapy
Conditions Treated:
Back pain
This the most common problem with a wide range of symptoms affecting the whole body.
- Acute or long-standing pain
- Nerve pain referring into the leg
- Joint stiffness
- Muscle weakness
Neck Pain
- Acute muscle spasm
- Whiplash injury
- Nerve pain referring into the arms
- Arthritis
Headaches
Neck problems often refer pain into the head. A thorough assessment would be made to establish the cause of your pain and how physiotherapy could help.
Dizziness
This could be a symptom of neck or upper back related problems after other causes have been excluded.
Sports Injuries
You do not have to be an Olympic athlete to benefit from physiotherapy. Having treatment as soon as possible will aid the quality of your recovery and help prevent further problems, no matter how minor.
- Recent sprains and strains
- Running injuries and pains
- Rehabilitation exercises to return to sport
Shoulder Pain
Pain can be caused by: bad posture, overstretching, previous falls, leading to pain and pinching of tendons, muscles and nerves, on movement or lying in bed.
Frozen Shoulder
Characterised by severe pain initially then restriction and pain on any movement.
Repetitive Strain Injury [RSI]
Now known as Work Related Upper Limb Disorder, leading to pain, pins and needles, heaviness, numbness and weakness.
Tennis and Golfers Elbow
Not always associated with sports but can arise from any repetitive action causing pain and inflammation in the soft tissue of the arms.
Back Pain in Pregnancy
Soft tissue massage, postural advice and supports and exercises are effective in alleviating back pain at any stage of the pregnancy.
Post-Operative Joint Replacement
Knee, hip and shoulder replacements benefit from massage, exercise advice and pain relief on returning home. We will liase with your surgeon regarding your progress and treatment.
Osteoarthritis
This condition affects many joints causing pain, swelling, weakness and loss of movement. Soft tissue stretches, massage, exercise and postural advice can be of benefit regardless of the severity of the condition.
