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Spinal Pain Physiotherapy

Up to 6 out of 10 adults suffer from spinal pain each and every year (spine pain includes neck pains and/or back pains)...and worse still is that out of these 6 adults, 50% of them, their spine pain became long term.

That basically means: 30% of adults have long term back pain or neck pain.

Which is both shocking and not shocking, because it has become a norm.

So spine back can be caused by a variety of reasons or issues, be it:

• the spine discs
• the joints
• the back and neck muscles
• the ligaments of the spine...but most of the time

...it's usually directly linked to

• trauma such as falls/hits/accidents
• poor posture / poor postural habits
• repetitive strain injury
  

Of course, there are other causes of spine pain too, such as inflammation or sometimes rare but serious medical conditions such as

• arthritis (like juvenile arthritis, spondylosis etc)
  
• other progressive diseases that can affects bones, muscles and joints of the spine.

Spinal Pain Physiotherapy

Back and neck problems can cause sciatica which basically means that the spine nerve is being compressed somewhere along the spine, and this leads to

• pain
• numbness and/or
•  tingling down the buttocks, leg, ankle and foot.
  

Sciatica can be triggered even by very small "unsuspecting normal everyday activities or movements" such as leaning forward to pick up your toothbrush or bag.

Sciatica can also be caused by a stretch injury. And yes, in some cases, sciatica may happen for no obvious reason at all (no obvious reason can mean no real memorable memory of an event that can link to it, but there may be something that happened some time back that we cannot recall).

It usually affects one side of the leg/hamstrings, and patients often report experiencing:

• tingling
• tightness

that travels (radiates) down the back of their thigh and sometimes to the front of their shin too.

Phoenix Rehab senior specialist physiotherapists are carefully selected to join the team, and they're experienced experts in assessing, diagnosing and treating back and neck problems that you or your loved ones may face.

Spinal Pain Physiotherapy Symptoms

Spinal physiotherapy treatments by senior spine physios are generally regarded as effective conservative management for your back and neck pain.

Treatments by our specialist senior physiotherapists will help to:

• decrease muscle spasms related to spine pain
• relieve spinal nerve root compression caused by slipped disc
• treat secondary conditions caused by compression of the sciatic nerve
  

Other than treating the symptoms of pain, discomfort and nerve symptoms (such as radiating sensation/tingling), we will do our best to ensure that we go through with our patients specific customized and effective back exercises to strengthen their core and back muscles to build better stable supporting muscles.

Research shows that specific exercise therapies and prescription from fully qualified and experienced specialist physiotherapists is vital in the successful management and treatment of spine-related pains.

Spinal Pain Physiotherapy Treatments

Our specialist spine senior physiotherapists are trained, passionate, experienced and experts in assessing and treating spine conditions.

One of the most important thing for patients to note is that spine problems can be prevented from occurring or recurring by regular training and keeping the back and core muscles strong but flexible .

Treatments may include:

• hands on manipulation and mobilization
• soft tissue management
• cold therapy
• hot pack and hot treatment to relief tight muscles and joints
  
• ultrasound therapy
• exercise therapy
• acupuncture or dry needling
• deep tissue release
  
• and more
  

If you find that you have any back or neck pain, be it recently or have been experiencing it for some time already; or know someone who does, do consider seeing our specialist spine physiotherapist.

Do not hesitate or wait for it to go away - pain is a normal response by our bodies to signal to us that there is some issues to resolve, and the earlier it's resolved, the faster it'd be resolved. When/if one delays on it, it may become something more serious that may take much more time to resolve.

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• Email your preferred physiotherapy appointment slot to contact@phoenixrehabgroup.com or
• WhatsApp / SMS your name, preferred date, time and clinic location to +6588001830 (Novena).
• Clinic locations: see how to get to us here

Phoenix Rehab Singapore Core Services And Specializations

Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and specialist rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.

PHYSIOTHERAPY & PHYSICAL THERAPY General Orthopedic Physio Back and Neck Physio Sports Physio Post-surgery Physio Women's Health Physio Indiba (Radio-Frequency) Physiotherapy Dry Needling Physio

HAND THERAPY &  SPLINTING Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, and requires Hand Therapy to increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations and custom made hand splints.

CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) Pain Management TCM Acupuncture TCM Gua Sha TCM Cupping TCM

DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired , tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and shorten downtime. It also helps prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and future ruptures), and increases muscle performance. When done regularly it will keeps your muscles and you healthy and fit and have body/movement-confidence.

PERSONAL TRAINING Having a dedicated personal trainer/personal training helps you get faster and better health, fitness and wellness results. You can expect better fat loss and muscle gain, have reduced risks of injury, establish effective exercise and health habits as well as overcome those annoying "flatline plateus" to breakthrough to your next level of fitness and weight loss.

All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).

See our entire team here by location and specialization.

At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session. 

Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.

do Tell Your Family, Friends And Colleagues About Us =)

We appreciate you as a patient and want you to know that the #1 (and only) way we grow as a clinic is through word of mouth referrals from valued patients like yourself.

We do not rely on advertising - instead, we prefer and appreciate the goodwill and positive reinforcement from patients. When you have the opportunity, please take the time to tell your family, friends and physicians about the positive results and experience you have had in our clinic.

book a physiotherapy appointment today

• Email your preferred physiotherapy appointment slot to contact@phoenixrehabgroup.com or
• SMS your name, preferred date, time and clinic location to +6588001830 (Novena).
• Clinic locations: see how to get to us here