Upper Body Injuries
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.
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Hand and Wrist Symptoms
Dequervains Syndrome
Symptoms:
Pain around the base of the thumb
Stiffness and pain after using your thumb
Swelling and inflammation at the base of the thumb
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
The aims when treating this injury is to reduce tendon inflammation and pain, this can be done using a variety of treatments such as soft tissue massage, acupuncture, ultrasound and taping. Rehabilitation focuses on improving pain free movement and function.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Symptoms:
Pain or abnormal sensations in the thumb and every finger apart from the little finger.
Aching around the wrist and forearm.
Pain occurs gradually over time.
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
The aim when treating this injury is to decrease pain and improving function and strength, this can be done using treatment methods such as soft tissue massage, ultrasound and dry needling.
The aims of rehabilitation exercises are to improve pain free movement, function and strength.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Soft tissue therapist
Golfers Elbow
Symptoms:
Pain on the inside of the elbow
Stiffness through the forearm, especially in the morning
Weakened grip
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
This injury can be treated using treatments such as soft tissue massage, acupuncture, myofascial cupping and taping. The aims of these treatments are to reduce soft tissue tightness and pain. Rehabilitation exercises focus on movement of the elbow and wrist and strength of the surrounding muscles.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Soft tissue therapist
Tennis elbow
Symptoms:
Pain on the outside of the elbow joint
Stiffness in the morning which eases with movement
Weakened grip
Treatment and rehabilitation options:
This injury can be treated using treatments such as soft tissue massage, acupuncture, myofascial cupping and taping. The aims of these treatments are to reduce soft tissue tightness and pain. Rehabilitation exercises focus on movement of the elbow and wrist and strength of the surrounding muscles.
The aims of rehabilitation exercises are to improve pain free movement, function and strength.
Who can treat this injury:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapist
- Soft tissue therapist
Elbow Symptoms
Elbow Symptoms
Symptoms experienced can range from
- Hand and Shoulder Pain
- Clicking
- Tightness and Stiffness
- Tingling and Pin and Needles
- Grinding
Activities that can lead to elbow pain
- Sport
- Manual Labour
- Gardening
- Office Work
- Overuse
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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
Kerrin Cocks
I have been treated by James for years now. I go to see him regularly in order to stay injury free
James is brilliant, really approachable, friendly and knowledgable.
It’…Alison Robinson
Miles has been fantastic with my son Oli, 15, with a groin injury from football
Dominic Sheahan
Old Cryptians Rugby
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