Back and Neck Problems

Improper posture can create many types of back pain. The spine has three natural curves, one in
the neck, one in the mid-back, and one in the lower back.

It is important to maintain these curves so the body stays "stacked up" properly...<more>

Disc bulge, commonly referred to as a herniated disc, is a condition that relates to the spine.

Herniated discs can be caused by immediate trauma or injury (sports injury, auto accidents, etc.), as well as long term trauma (improper posture).......<more>

Back injuries can occur in many ways. Some of the more common reasons are improper lifting, falls, and motor vehicle accidents.

Back pain can also be caused by many other things like arthritis, disc problems, surgery, repetitive or sustained postures, and deconditioning.......<more>

One of the most common neck injuries is the acceleration/deceleration injury or "whiplash", where the head is thrust forward or back on the neck and trunk.

This type of injury commonly occurs in motor vehicle accidents, sports and occupational accidents....<more>

Two thirds of the population suffer from headaches.

A large proportion of these headaches are caused by disorders of the neck (Cervico-genic Headache) many of which respond quickly to physiotherapy treatment....<more>

Dizziness - Dizziness can affect your balance and safety on your feet. There are different causes of dizziness which can be neck-related or vestibular in origin. BPPV (BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO) is one of the most common causes of dizziness affecting up to 50% of patients over the age of 70. Physiotherapy can be remarkably affective in treating BPPV and assessments are available at our clinic.

See our Contact Page for more details on booking an appointment with a physiotherapist, to keep Moving You Through Life.

What is core stability and why is it important?

Core Stability has become the fashionable term of recent times but unfortunately many people aiming to be training and strengthening the 'core stabilisers' of the trunk do not have....<more>