Some Causes:

• Postural stress - poor posture stresses your spine, the soft tissue becomes overstretched, muscles tire and your joints and nerves are put under pressure.
• Muscle strains due to injury, impact etc.
• Disc injuries - the discs are the shock absorbers between the vertebrae, they are anchored so that they cannot slip out of place. Inside the disc is a soft jelly like substance that can bulge or prolapse, herniate or even rupture in response to mechanical stresses like lifting or twisting.
• Arthritis - vertebral joints may be affected by degenerative arthritis, causing inflammation within the joint and the growth of bony spurs on the edges.

Pain may be limited to the back or it can radiate to the lower abdomen, groin, leg or foot. At Serenity therapy clinic we provid a comprehensive assessment of your back to determine the source of the problem and will develop an individualized treatment plan to treat your symptoms and offer preventative advice.

The plan may include:

• Manual therapy techniques such as mobilizations, massage etc.
• Exercises to mobilize joints or strengthen appropriate muscles.
• Postural retraining and general conditioning, core stability.
• Education in proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• The use of modalities such as TENS, acupuncture, interferential, heat or ice.

Signs and Symptoms may include:

• Pain in your neck that may feel sharp or dull
• Stiffness in your neck
• Difficulty going about daily tasks because of discomfort
• Shoulder pain
• Back pain

Pain may be limited to the back or it can radiate to the lower abdomen, groin, leg or foot.

At Serenity therapy clinic we provide a comprehensive assessment of your back to determine the source of the problem and will develop an individualized treatment plan to treat your symptoms and offer preventative advice.

Causes:

• Muscle strain or overuse, neck muscles become fatigued and strained
• Worn joints and osteoarthritis can cause pain and stiffness in your neck
• Disc disorders. As you age the cushioning discs between your vertebrae become stiff and dry. They can protrude and sometimes herniate, and spurs can form and press on the
• nerves as they exit your spinal cord.
• Injuries, as in rear end collisions, often result in whiplash.

At Gems Physio Clinic a tailored made personalised programme will be produced which involves:

• Manual therapy techniques such as Mobilization, Massage etc.
• Exercises to mobilize joints or strengthen appropriate muscles.
• Postural retraining and general conditioning.
• Education in proper body mechanics and ergonomics.
• The use of modalities such as TENS, ultrasound, acupuncture, heat or ice.