These are what in medicine we call musculoskeletal injuries. Meaning, that the problem is occurring in the muscle and or skeletal systems of the body. Physiotherapists are highly trained to assist you to full recovery of this type of injury. Our Physiotherapists can form a diagnosis and develop a management pathway to recovery. The physiotherapist will complete a thorough assessment of the area of concern and present a diagnosis. They will then discuss this with the patient and outline a pathway to recovery. Treatment may include some of the following:
- Joint mobilisations
- Muscle release techniques
- Dry needling
- Strapping
- Kinesio-tape
- Targeted exercises
- Motion analysis
- Hydrotherapy
- Education
- Workplace rehabilitation
- Postural analysis and modification
If you are suffering from back pain, whether it be 2 days old or 2 years old, our physiotherapist can help. There is now a large body of research regarding back pain and the efficacy of various treatments. It is important that you keep moving and seek help as soon as possible. Early intervention will result in a fast recovery.