Back Pain
Modern day lifestyles could cause neck pain as a result of prolonged sitting, driving or lack of movement. Long periods of sitting can lead to a weakened posture and neck hyperextension, this could result in neck pain, stiffness and lack of movement.
When assessing and treating someone with neck pain we also consider the effect their lifestyle may have on their posture and biomechanics.
Getting You Back in The Game
Back Pain Symptoms
Symptoms experienced can range from
Associated symptoms may be:
- stiffness
- sciatica
- buttock / leg pain
- muscle spasm
- swelling
- aching
- tightness
- tingling
- numbness
- pins and needles
- muscle weakness of the lower limbs
Some examples of activities that can lead to lower back pain
- Sitting for long periods
- Heavy Lifting
- Poor Posture
- Sport
Symptoms can vary from person to person so it is important to get checked out by a qualified therapist who will do a thorough assessment and a give clear explanation and plan best cause of action to reduce symptoms and return you normal daily activities or sport
Spondylolisthesis
Symptoms:
Lower Back pain that may or may not radiate into the legs
Lower Back pain gets worse during activity or long periods of standing
Tightness through lower limb muscles
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
The aim is to decrease pain and muscle tightness, this can be done using soft tissue massage to improve mobility. Rehabilitation exercises focus on releasing tight musculature and improving core strength.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Pilates
Disc prolapse (including sciatica)
Symptoms:
Pain, numbness or tingling in your arm, buttock, leg or foot
Tightness in your bottom and leg muscles
Weakness/loss of power in arm or leg muscles
Pain when bending or straightening your back
Pain gets worse when sneezing or coughing
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
Exercise therapy – including mobilising, strengthening, stretching and neural sliders Pain relief – ibuprofen can help, otherwise consult your GP or a pharmacist for different types of medication that are specific to nerve pain Massage Manual therapy Pilates (to prevent a recurrence) Surgery – this is a last resort and only when you have exhausted all other options
Who can treat this injury:
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Physiotherapist
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Sports therapist
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Pilates instructor
Degenerative disc disease or Osteoarthritis
Symptoms:
Back Pain worse when sitting or standing for prolonged periods
Pain eases with movement or walking
Pain is worse first thing in the morning
Pain or difficulty straightening up or bending
Can cause pain, tingling or numbness in the leg
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
Exercise therapy – mobility, strengthening, stretching Pilates Massage Manual therapy
Who can treat this injury:
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Physiotherapist
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Sports therapist
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Pilates instructor
Lower Back Pain
Symptoms:
Achy lower back pain
Pain during certain movements such s leaning backwards or bending forward
Pain may or may not radiate into the legs
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
The treatment methods used to treat lower back pain depends on the cause, treatment methods used may include soft tissue massage, acupuncture, joint mobilisations and taping. Rehabilitation exercises focus on improving mobility, strength and decreasing pain.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Pilates
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Michelle
Frocester Cricket
Old Cryptians RFC
Over the course of two months she managed to treat, reassure and prescribe a home rehabilitation programme
Lizanne Johnson
The Crypt School
Booked in with Hannah after suffering sciatica. Very professional and knowledgeable regarding the condition
Gary Huggett
I have known James for over 10 years. I always receive swift effective treatment by James or one of his team.
Mark Pollard
I always receive swift effective treatment by James or one of his team.
Mark Pollard
I have been treated by James for years now. I go to see him regularly in order to stay injury free
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I have been treated by James for years now. I go to see him regularly in order to stay injury free
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Miles has been fantastic with my son Oli, 15, with a groin injury from football
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Old Cryptians Rugby
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