Exercise is an important part of your recovery. Gentle exercises are prescribed by your physiotherapist, both to loosen the affected muscles as they become less painful, and to strengthen them at a later stage. You will be taught your exercises in a careful and controlled manner and given a printed hand out to help you perform …
Although the term ‘Hands on Treatment’ may be self explanatory, it tends to include several different techniques. These are: Mobilisation This a gentle rocking pressure by the Chartered Physiotherapists hands on the joints of neck, back or limbs.It may also involve twisting the neck or back to release a certain joint. It is particularly beneficial for …
What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is the insertion of a tiny needle into a painful muscle knot in the body, with the aim to reduce pain. There is no medication on the needle, hence it is referred to as ‘Dry.’ Is Dry Needling similar to acupuncture? There are many similarities and differences between dry …
Core Stability This treatment is for patients with low back pain and is based on up to date research from Australia and America. A large emphasis is put on retraining the deep core muscles of the spine and abdomen. Along with specific joint mobilization, soft tissue massage and postural retraining, we use these exercises to …
