(Including referred Leg Pain and Sciatica, Sacro-iliac and Symphysis Pubis problems, Arthritis and Disc conditions) A mild ache or severe debilitating pain, back problems are common and can be distressing, interfering with sleep and reducing quality of life. Many back problems originate from poor Posture and Ergonomic factors leading to muscular problems as well as injury, joint dysfunctions and ligamentous instability. Often the fear of disability, caused by the pain, can be worse than any underlying pathology. In many cases physiotherapy is a wise first choice for treatment and prevention of back pain.

Pilates, Massage and Acupuncture may also play a part in back pain management.

(Including Headaches and referred Arm Pain, Arthritic and Disc conditions). Muscular neck problems often result from sedentary lifestyles, sitting at desks and computers and driving for long periods (i.e. due to poor Posture and other Ergonomic factors). Necks are also vulnerable to injury for example in road traffic accidents (whiplash). physiotherapy is often effective in treatment of neck pain.

Pilates, Massage and Acupuncture may also play a part in neck pain management.

(Including referred Arm Pain and Arthritic conditions)
Shoulder Impingement appears to involve a painful pinching and inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder muscles on arm movements.

Frozen Shoulder is a poorly understood shoulder problem. Apparently affecting muscles and other soft tissues around the shoulder joint resulting in pain and stiffness. Often physiotherapy can help.

Shoulder problems may originate from poor Posture and Ergonomic factors as well as injury.

Physiotherapy may help relieve the symptoms of shoulder pain and prevent future recurrence.

Pilates, Massage and Acupuncture may also play a part in shoulder pain management.

Knees are often a source of pain due to their weight bearing function and vulnerability during twists and turns. For these reasons knees are prone to Arthritis and are common sites for sports injuries. The patello-femoral joint is the articulation of the thigh bone (femur) and the knee cap (patella). This is a common site of pain in the knee, which is experienced particularly on bending the knee whilst weight bearing (e.g. whilst climbing stairs). Problems in the patello-femoral joint can be due to patella maltracking, caused by weakness in the anterior thigh muscles (the quadriceps).Cartilage tears can occur with twisting or impact injuries and result in painful locking of the knee. Various ligaments and soft tissue structures around the knee can also be damaged and compromise the stability of the joint and/or cause pain and loss of function. Physiotherapy is a primary route for successful treatment of knee problems.

Sport Injuries involve sudden (acute) or long term (chronic) damage to soft tissues with resulting pain, swelling and disability. They may occur through sport or less vigorous activities. Some examples are torn ligaments (the cruciates and medial and lateral ligaments of the knee), ruptured muscles and tendons (biceps, hamstring and calf muscle injuries are common). Untreated sports injuries can lead to longer term weakness and tendency to recurrence. They may be quickly and effectively remedied with physiotherapy which includes appropriate exercise therapy to get back to fitness for sport and advice for prevention of future occurrence.

Sports and therapeutic massage and pilates also play a part in prevention of sports injuries.

Ankles are vulnerable to twists and strains in everyday life. Damage to the soft tissues of the ankle can result in pain, swelling and some degree of disability. Untreated ankle injuries may lead to longer term weakness, balance problems and tendency to reoccur. Ankles are common sites for sports injuries. They are often quickly and effectively remedied with physiotherapy incorporating appropriate exercise (including balance retraining) and advice for prevention of future occurrence.

Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow involves painful irritation of the tendons which attach to the outside (tennis) and inside (golfer’s) elbow. This is usually caused by overuse of the muscles which move the wrist (for example when playing tennis or writing on a board) but may also occur spontaneously. There are various physiotherapy techniques which successfully manage these problems and advice to prevent reoccurrence.

Acupuncture may also help.

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Women may suffer with back pain (including Leg Pain and Sciatica, Sacro-iliac, Symphysis Pubis problems and Disc conditions). These problems can be associated with child bearing, because of a hormone circulating around the body at this time which softens ligaments to allow easier passage of the baby through the pelvic canal. In many cases physiotherapy is a wise first choice for treatment and prevention of back pain.

Pilates and Acupuncture may also play a part in pain management.

Incontinence can occur for various reasons, mainly Pelvic Floor muscle weakness (stress incontinence) due to child bearing, heavy work, demanding sports or excessive coughing. Over stimulation of the bladder can cause urge incontinence. Often, one or two sessions of physiotherapy including Advice and pelvic floor exercise are all that is needed to significantly improve the problem.

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Post-operative muscilo-skeletal problems, Joint replacement and other joint surgery, spinal surgery, surgically fixed fractures, tendon repairs and other post surgical conditions can all benefit from physiotherapy to gently restore normal mobility, strength and function and to ease pain.

MOBILITY PROBLEMS

Mobility Problems i.e. problems with walking and getting on with activities of daily life can result from injury, operation, aging, Arthritis and other causes. Physiotherapy can help maximize lost mobility, improve function in daily life and restore confidence. Our physiotherapists can advise on an individual basis regarding suitable walking aids and other aids to daily living.

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There are many more conditions which respond well to physiotherapy for example jaw problems (tempero-mandiblar joint or TMJ), wrist and hand problems, hip problems, post-fracture stiffness and loss of mobility and repetitive strain injury (RSI) amongst others.
If you have a condition that has not been specifically mentioned above or you are not sure whether physiotherapy is likely to be of benefit, please feel free to contact us for advice. In addition to physiotherapy we offer arrange of alternative therapies.

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