Physiotherapists in St Johns Wood

Physiotherapy in St Johns Wood

St Johns Wood physiotherapists treat a variety of issues including sciatic pain and also arthritis among many others.

Finding a physiotherapist in St Johns Wood is easy with the Physiotherapy Site. The Physiotherapy Site confirms the Health Professions Council registration details of all physiotherapists listed on the site. The practitioners are, in almost all cases, also members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy which is a professional member organization with its own high standards. The physiotherapists have a minimum of 5 years experience, although most have in excess of 10 years post-qualification experience. Our helpful team will advise clinic opening hours and arrange an appointment with you at a convenient time with a local clinic.

Physiotherapists in St Johns Wood treat many different issues including the condition profiled below.

Rest versus Activity for Neck Pain

In the past the recommended treatment for neck and low back pain was to rest flat on the back or wear a collar until the pain subsided, to allow the damaged structures to heal before going back to normal activity. More modern ideas, back by research work, recommend a day or so of rest if necessary, followed by a speedy return to normal as quickly as the condition allows. Long term resting may be the most counterproductive treatment as it has a serious of unfortunate side-effects: joints stiffen; fitness is lost; muscles lose strength; the pain can worsen; depression is common; it.s tough to get going again after.

Modern advice is that prolonged inactivity is unhelpful for pretty much any mechanical pain condition including neck pain. Patients should only rest if the pain forces them to, then get going again. The benefits of movement and activity are: increased muscle strength; maintains fitness; strengthens bones; maintains flexibility; releases the body.s natural feel good chemicals which lift mood. During episodes of neck pain it is still useful to do some exercises such as range of motion, general keep fit, tai chi or yoga and continue to pursue normal daily functional work.