Suffering from back and neck pain doesn’t have to be a life sentence.
When you’re dealing with back or neck pain, it can really impact your quality of life, making it hard to tackle everyday tasks and enjoy the things you love. However, experiencing pain doesn’t necessarily indicate severe injury or irreversible damage to your back or neck.
Pain serves as your body’s method of communication with the brain. Once you understand the messages conveyed by your back and neck pain and combine that with an understanding of how your body functions, you can begin taking steps that could significantly improve your well-being.
Conditions Sports Physiotherapy May Help With:
There can be many causes of back and neck pain and sometimes it can be something as simple as sitting for long periods or lifting something too heavy or in the wrong way.
Some of the most common causes of back and neck pain include:
- Continuous and repetitive motion or staying stationary for long periods
- Heavy lifting
- Improper technique while conducting activities
- Trauma
- Injury
If you are living with back and neck pain, book an appointment with our Physiotherapists today.
Back and Neck Physiotherapy at Active Living Physio and Sports Health
At Active Living Physio and Sports Health, we believe in working with your body, not against it. We first take the time to listen and understand the root cause of your back and neck pain and any other areas of your life that may be impacted as a result. We tailor our back and neck treatments using both hands-on and hands-off methods with the aim to not only treat the pain and problem but to prevent it from coming back.
Healing takes time and our philosophy of ‘exercise is medicine’ includes empowering our clients through education, ensuring they understand their body’s capabilities to achieve their optimal well-being.
Book an appointment with our experienced Physiotherapists today.
The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Back and Neck Pain
Reduce Your Back and Neck Pain
Using a variety of techniques tailored to your needs and goals, Physiotherapy aims to help you reduce your back and neck pain.
Improve Back and Neck Strength
With the right exercises and correct techniques, you can strengthen your back and neck muscles, helping you handle everyday tasks with greater ease.
Recover faster
If you’ve had surgery or have injured your back and neck, what you do while getting better matters. Physiotherapy can assist you recover and prevent re-injury.
Increase flexibility
Through dedication and support, you can increase your back and neck flexibility allowing you to prevent further injuries or strains.
The Active Living Sports Physio Treatment Toolbox
Whether from our fully customised health centre in Arundel, Gold Coast, or the comfort of your own home, we provide tailored back and neck physiotherapy to support your health goals.
Our treatment toolbox includes:
- Manual therapy
- Joint mobilisation or manipulation
- Massage
- Cupping
- Dry needling
- Stretching techniques
- Rest and recovery strategies
- Strength and conditioning exercises and testing
- Education
- Collaboration with specialists, GPs, and other medical and health professionals when or if required
- Guidance and support
The Active Living Approach
Step 1: Listen & Learn
The first step is for us to listen. We listen to how your back and neck pain is impacting your life, how it came to be this way, and why. Knowing this is crucial for us to identify your main issue and any secondary issues that may arise as a result. We also want to understand your health goals so we can create a treatment plan to suit. Sometimes we’ll refer you for medical imaging or other medical tests to help us with a diagnosis.
Step 2: Tailor & Treat
Once we have a diagnosis, we tailor a treatment plan to your capabilities and needs. We see ourselves as partners in your health journey and will ensure that your treatment plan is realistic for your lifestyle, providing you with education and guidance along the way. We use a range of evidence-based treatments to help you achieve your health goals, build strength and flexibility, and reduce any pain.
Meet Our Physio
Gregg Fyffe
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Sports Doctors We Work With
Dr Ryan Kohler
Dr Dion Lewis
Dr Matthew Hislop
See what our happy clients have to say:
Gregg is the definition of a highly skilled professional and this is coming from a doctor. He fixed my workout injury (epicondylitis) after 1 visit and thanks to him I was back in action in no time!
I would definitely be back for any future issues.
Gregg is a great physio! He is very good at determining the cause of an issue and helping to fix it. He was also able to give me a personal swimming lesson which helped to take 2mins of my triathlon swim time. I can highly recommend Gregg.
Frequently Asked Questions About Back and Neck Physiotherapy
How do I prepare for my back and neck physio appointment?
It’s best to wear loose, comfortable clothing (such as activewear) to your appointment, including sneakers, if possible. Your initial appointment will take around 1 hour, depending on your needs, and will include a full assessment, diagnosis, discussion of the best treatment, treatment, and pain relief, as well as education for self-treatment. Follow-up appointments will typically be 30 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on your needs, and will involve tracking your progress, treatment, strengthening and conditioning, and pain relief.
We encourage you to ask questions and express any queries you may have, as it’s important you feel comfortable and confident in your treatment. Contact us today to book an appointment.
Is physiotherapy good for neck and back pain?
Physiotherapy proves highly beneficial for neck and back pain. A physiotherapist may effectively diagnose the underlying causes of such pain and suggest treatments aimed at addressing these root issues, aiming to reduce pain and prevent ongoing problems. Engaging in physio exercises and treatments may not only strengthen and enhance the flexibility of your neck and back but may also aid in both pain management and injury prevention.
What will a physio do for neck pain?
A physio will use a personalised treatment plan for neck pain, depending on what is causing the discomfort. Treatment may include massage, joint mobilisation, exercises, heat or ice packs, TENS to help with pain relief, and other support aids. They may also recommend exercises you can do at home and lifestyle changes to help prevent further problems and pain.
Can a physio help a pinched nerve in the neck?
Yes, a physio can help with a pinched nerve in the neck. Pinched nerves are a common problem and one physios see often. Physiotherapy treatment for a pinched nerve in the neck may include prescribed rest, manual therapy, gentle exercise and movement, soft tissue massage, TENS, and other support aids or treatments to help relieve pressure and pain.
How do I know if my neck and back pain is serious?
Signs your back and neck pain is serious include:
- Tingling or numbness.
- Severe pain, especially if it is not relieved by medication and rest.
- Numbness in the legs.
- Fever.
- Headaches.
- Shoulder pain.
- Sharp, shooting pain.
- Stiffness or aching that occurs along anywhere in the spine from the neck to the tailbone.
- Constant aching in the lower or middle back, especially when sitting or standing for any length of time.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms of back and neck pain, it may be time to visit a health professional. Book an appointment with our qualified Physiotherapist today.