Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Nerve blocks

Nerve blocks Selective nerve root blocks are mostly used to diagnose the specific source of nerve root pain. The nerve root The nerve root is the main nerve which exits from the spinal cord through th...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Sacro-iliac joint block

Sacro iliac joint injections The sacroiliac joint is thought to cause low back and/or leg pain. Research has shown the occurrence of sacro-iliac pain in 20% of chronic back pain patients with L5/S1 pa...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Therapies for back pain

Therapies for back pain There are tens, if not hundreds, of different therapies for back pain, all vying for attention and our money. This is a reflection of how many of us, in all the world’s c...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Artificial disc replacement

Lumbar Artificial Discs - artificial disc replacement We have known for some time that discs can be a source of pain. Up until recently, lumbar fusion has been the standard surgical approach for this....

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Decompression advice sheet

Segmental Decompression Advice Sheet This is an example of information/advice about this condition and procedure. You should always take detailed advice from your surgeon and physiotherapist. Segmen...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Fusion advice sheet

Spinal Fusion Advice Sheet This is an example of information/advice about this condition and procedure. You should always take detailed advice from your surgeon and physiotherapist. Lumbar spinal fusi...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Spinal fusion

Spinal Fusion Advice Sheet This is an example of information/advice about this condition and procedure. You should always take detailed advice from your surgeon and physiotherapist. Lumbar spinal fusi...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Spinal surgery

Spinal surgery Spinal surgery has a very small place to play in the overall management of low back pain. However, surgery occupies a much greater place in most people’s minds when they think abo...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Choosing a Physiotherapist

How Do I Choose A Physiotherapist? Choosing a physiotherapist is not easy. You want someone you can trust, someone who will listen to you and understand your problem and your goals. As you will be spe...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Core stability

Core stability The lumbar bones are placed on top of each other with discs in between. This structure is not very stable on its own if weight is put on it or in movement. The ligaments hold the bones ...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Simple back exercises

Simple back exercises One very powerful way of controlling your back pain is to do daily range of motion exercises, putting your back through full movement several times a day. This prevents stiffness...

Hip Pain causes and treatments

Hip Pain Hip pain, hip symptoms and hip disorders are more common than realised, likely due to the difficulty with diagnosing them accurately. Several body areas can refer pain in the hip area and cau...

Hip replacements, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Arthroplasty

Hip replacements, Total Hip Replacement, Hip ArthroplastyHip replacement, hip arthroplasty or total hip replacement is a surgical procedure which replaces your arthritic or damaged hip joint with a ne...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Joint pain and arthralgia

Joint Pain or Arthralgia Joint pain is one of the most common pain problems for which people go to a registered physiotherapist. Examination of a joint is a complex skill and needs someone with physio...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Neck pain

Neck Pain, Cervical Pain Neck pain is very common and most people have one or more episodes of neck pain at some point in their life. The pain usually resolves within a few days or weeks, and serious ...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Whiplash Psychology and Recovery

Psychology & Recovery From Whiplash The Medical Model Of Pain We are all familiar with the usual model (understanding) of pain. We have an injury, there is tissue damage, this causes pain, the inj...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Whiplash Risk Factors For Recovery

Whiplash - Risk Factors For Recovery Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) is a common pain syndrome resulting most commonly from rear shunt car accidents. Recovery from this injury varies greatly and we...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Whiplash treatment

Treatment Of Whiplash Whiplash Associated Disorder is a common consequence of sudden acceleration and deceleration movements of the neck. Car accidents, especially the celebrated rear shunt, are the c...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Fear avoidance

Fear avoidance Pushing yourself to get things done? Suffering badly after? Or perhaps you are doing very little. Understand the over/underactivity cycle and break out to a better way of doing thing...

Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Over/under activity cycle

The Over/Under Activity CycleThis article is about the balance of overdoing and avoiding.  Pain and Activity People with pain find that their lives are badly affected by their pain. Pain may have...