Physiotherapy for Back, Rib Cage & Neck Pain
The spinal column is one of the most important structures in the human body. It gives a solid base for all other skeletal structures to base themselves. Without it, we would be a bundle of muscle, skin and bone resting on the ground. The spine is one continuous column, generally divided up into 3 major areas: cervical spine (neck) thoracic spine (rib region) and lumbar spine (lower back). Each region of the spinal column is susceptible to injury, which can occur acutely (whiplash, fall or lifting) or chronic (wear and tear, poor posture or overuse of repetitive motions). On average, 80% of the population will be afflicted with some form of low back pain during their lifetime. For most, this is short term with minor consequences, though for some, this can become chronic and interupt their day-to-day life immensely.
At Merrylands Physiotherapy, we assess and treat all forms of neck, rib, and low back pain. Below is list of the conditions we treat. Simply click for more information. They have been organised into cervical, thoracic and lumbar for ease of reference.
Lumbar Spine (Lower back pain)
Sciatica
Sway back
Pinched nerve
Scoliosis
Lumbar Disc Bulge
Lumbar Disc Prolapse
Facet joint sprain
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Stress Fracture
Lumbar Spine Osteo-Arthritis
Thoracic Spine (Middle Back or rib region pain)
Rib Joint Strain
Stress fracture
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Fractured Rib
Cervical Spine (Neck Pain)
Whiplash
Headache & Migraine
Wry Neck
Locked Facet Joint
Pinched Nerve Root
Pins and Needles radiating into arm(s)
Disc Bulge /Prolapse
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