Reduction of Neck and Back Pain

Physiotherapy is one of the best treatments for low back pain, according to research. Assessment and education on how to improve your body mechanics to minimize stress/strain on your back and improve muscle strength which subsequently improves your ability to perform everyday, work, and sport's activities.

Physiotherapy for education, home exercise, and postural advice for mechanical neck pain relieves pain more effectively than pain medication and leads to significant improvements in cervical spine range of motion.

Specific mobilization and exercises can be used in treatment to relieve muscle tensions, improve joint mobility, and relieve pressure on bulging disc(s) and nerve(s) that are affected. Ultrasound, laser, heat and cold therapy are effective treatments. Other effective treatments are Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (TENS) and Interferential Current (IFC) stimulation which trigger the release of endorphins and enkephalins, which are the body's natural pain killer.