Back and neck

Suffering through a neck or back injury can be a very concerning time. From treatment through to full recovery and beyond, we will help you get you back to living the life you love.

A physiotherapist can often prescribe a series of remedial exercises or provide hands-on treatment to help mitigate and treat back and neck pain. For serious cases, there are a number of surgery options available (spine fusion for instance), as well as treatments for spinal stenosis and disc prolapse. 

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Everything you need to know about scans and radiation

Worried about radiation levels in medical scans? If you're concerned, understanding more about radiation and the amount we absorb from things like flights and spending time in the sun can help put your mind at ease before a scan.

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4 ways Clinical Pilates keeps you moving against the odds

Pilates has become a major wellbeing trend in recent years, but its benefits aren’t just for fitness buffs. Here’s how Clinical Pilates can work for those living with injury and a range of health conditions.

5 signs you may need physiotherapy

Physiotherapy isn’t a treatment reserved for elite athletes, or even for those recovering from an injury. In fact it can be used to improve your health in many surprising ways. Here are five signs that you may need physiotherapy.

Managing pain with exercise

Our natural response to musculoskeletal pain is to do as little as possible. But what if that pain is persistent? Regional Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Adam Bellis, explains how exercise can help manage pain and get you on the path to recovery.

How to get through an MRI scan (from people who’ve had one)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can be a little daunting, especially if you’re claustrophobic. Here, real patients who’ve had an MRI scan share their tips and experience.

Back workouts | The best back exercises for building muscle and strength

The back is one of the largest sections of muscle and bone in the human body. Because of its size, the back is more prone to injury and damage than other areas, which makes strengthening the muscles in the area vital.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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