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Back & Neck problems At Physio for All one of the most common problems we encounter are clients presenting with back and/or neck pain, indeed more than 2 million people a year will visit their GP with a new episode of back pain (National Back Pain Association) Back pain is one of the most disabling musculoskeletal conditions, from localised muscle spasm which can limit all movement in the back, to referred pain like “sciatica”. Pain can arise suddenly from a traumatic injury such as lifting a heavy load awkwardly or come on gradually for no apparent reason. Back pain can also be hugely unpredictable so it is very difficult pinpoint the cause, however in most incidences poor posture is a considerable factor, (see posture section). This is also true for neck pain, where occupational hazards such as laptop use, phone position and general poor work station ergonomics can cause stiffness in the joints and overuse of the soft tissue structures. These changes in the musculoskeletal systems of the neck can also cause headaches and refer pain into the arms. The good news is that at Physio for All we have a team who specialise in the treatment of these conditions, to STOP PAIN and PREVENT REOCCURENCES! Through our years of experience and available research, we believe that a combination of manual treatment and muscle re-education is the most effective treatment. Manual treatment such as manipulation, joint and soft tissue mobilisation, muscle energy techniques and other modalities including electrotherapy and acupuncture help restore normal movement and eliminate pain. A specific and individual muscle re-education programme will then restore the correct control and timing in the stabilising muscles to ensure long term stability of the spine. DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR PAIN NOW! The sooner you see one of our physiotherapists the sooner we can start to help you. Very often, back and neck pain is something that comes and goes – you can wake up one morning in agony and the next day feel fine and so very often people will delay having treatment. The longer you put it off the more problems there are to correct and the more likely you are to start getting referred pain. As a general rule for back and neck care, KEEP ACTIVE and AVOID LONG PERIODS IN ONE POSITION.
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