Despite their prevalence, serious underlying pathology (e.g., fracture, infection, tumour, neurological compromise) is rare:

• Less than 1% of back pain cases are caused by serious pathology.

• In neck pain, red-flag pathology accounts for a similarly low proportion of cases.

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This means that in the vast majority of cases, pain is due to soft tissue, and joint dysfunction, movement variability, and musculoskeletal load issues not structural “damage.”

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Physiotherapy focuses on finding what matters to you and what’s actually driving the pain, rather than fixating on scary language like “wear and tear” or “degeneration.”

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What We Address

 

Our Back & Neck Pain service helps with:

• Muscle and joint pain

• Stiffness and restricted movement

• Postural strain related to training, work, or lifestyle

• Recurring “flare-ups”

• Pain limiting gym training or daily activities

• Pain that hasn’t responded to rest alone

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How We Treat Back & Neck Pain

 

✔ Detailed Assessment

We look beyond the pain to understand:

• Movement patterns

• Strength and flexibility

• Training techniques

• Ergonomics and posture

• Pain behavior and aggravating factors

This informs a personalised plan that targets what is actually relevant to your pain.

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✔ Hands-on Techniques (if appropriate)

Manual therapy can provide short-term relief, reduce stiffness, and allow you to move more comfortably. Best results occur when manual approaches are paired with active rehabilitation.

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✔ Tailored Exercise & Movement Retraining

Exercise can be one of the most effective interventions for back and neck pain. We focus on:

• Strength and control

• Movement confidence

• Functional tasks relevant to your goals

Exercises are individually progressed, not generic.

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✔ Education & Reassurance

Understanding your pain helps reduce fear and improves outcomes. We provide clear explanations about:

• What your pain likely means

• What movements are safe

• Why certain activities help recovery

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✔ Return to Training & Injury Prevention

We don’t just “patch up” symptoms. We help you build resilience so you can train smarter and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

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Why Physiotherapy Helps

 

Research shows that:

• Early active rehabilitation leads to faster recovery and fewer recurrences.

• Exercise-based care improves function more consistently than rest or passive therapies alone.

• Education and graded return to activity reduces fear-avoidance and improves your confidence.