MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LOWER BACK PAIN

An influx of patients suffering from lower back painĀ has prompted me to look at some misconceptions about back pain. Do you believe that bed rest is the best cure for back pain? Or that you always need an X-ray to determine the cause of your back pain? Read on to find out more about the many facts and fallacies about back pain. True or false: Bed rest is always recommended for back pain In the first few days after the … Read More

A biomechanical approach to the body

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No two patients are alike: Posture, biomechanics and injury vary from person-to-person. Our approach to assessment and treatment is patient-specific and individualised. Often the source of the problem is in a different area to the site of pain. Finding the source means fewer treatments, less recurrence, and better outcomes. To achieve this we offer: – Detailed assessment- Analysis of movement dysfunction – A skilled hands-on approach – Postural & movement correction – Restoration of muscle imbalances – Manual therapy techniques … Read More