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Spine and Axial Skeleton

Back or neck pain is common and usually improves with the right plan. We assess what is driving your symptoms, explain it in plain English, and start treatment to help you move with confidence. Book online to get a clear diagnosis and a practical route forward.

Common conditions we treat

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  • Low back pain, mechanical or nonspecific

  • Sciatica, disc irritation with nerve pain into the leg

  • Neck pain and whiplash

  • Spinal osteoarthritis, facet joint irritation

  • Scoliosis and other spinal deformities

  • Thoracic pain and stiffness

How physiotherapy helps

Physiotherapy helps by combining clear education with practical changes to how you load the area, so symptoms calm while tissues settle. We use hands on techniques to ease pain and improve movement, then build targeted exercises for the spine, hips and shoulder girdle so daily tasks feel easier. You get a pacing plan with simple guidelines for work, commuting, the gym and home life, plus a flare up strategy so small setbacks do not knock you off course. Finally, we map safe steps back to lifting, running or sport so you return to activity with confidence.

What you might feel

  • Local pain, stiffness, or muscle spasm in the back or neck

  • Pain that is worse with sitting, bending, lifting, or turning

  • Pain down an arm or leg, pins and needles, or numbness

  • Headaches linked to neck tension

  • Morning stiffness that eases with movement

How long will it take

Timeframes vary with the condition and how long symptoms have been present. Many mechanical problems improve over several weeks with consistent rehab. Nerve related symptoms can take longer but respond well to a calm build in strength and activity. We will agree a plan and review schedule that fits your goals.

Simple self care tips

  • Keep walking and change positions often

  • Use heat or a warm shower to ease stiffness

  • Pace bending and lifting, split heavy tasks where possible

  • Short bouts of the home exercises are better than long gaps

  • Sleep support matters, try a pillow that keeps your neck in line

Conditions: Frequently Asked Questions

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