Physiotherapy for Back Pain, Joint Pain & Stiffness Edinburgh
Back pain, joint pain and stiffness are not a fact of life that we all just need to accept. Effective treatment is possible, and physiotherapy can deliver long-lasting results and prevent further problems too.
Reduce pain. Improve flexibility. Get back your ability to move.
Whether your pain is a result of an acute injury, loss of fitness following illness or surgery, or many months or years of wear and tear, physiotherapy can help.
Physiotherapy specializes in treating issues involving your musculoskeletal system: bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue.
Some examples of pain that physiotherapy can treat include:
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non-specific back pain, where no concrete cause (medical condition or injury) can be determined,
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sciatic pain – typically radiating from lower back down one or both legs along the length of the sciatic nerve, can be caused by pressure or pinching of that nerve,
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degenerative disc disease or spinal stenosis causing back pain,
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posture-related back pain and neck pain,
Treatments that can be used include:
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Manual therapy: hands-on mobilisation and manipulation that can vary from massage to stretching and other manipulation.
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Soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation, and joint manipulation, stretching, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) and Mulligan techniques.
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Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF): a stretching technique specifically designed to improve flexibility and the range of motion.
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Soft tissue / myofascial releasecomplementary therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and others.
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Taping/strapping and orthoticstechnology-supported treatments including Shockwave, WinBack TECAR treatments, ultrasound, heat, TENS and other.
Facilitated and supported exercise therapy: from basic stretches to a full exercise programme specifically designed to help you recover as well as prevent problems returning in the future.
Guidance: advice and training that will help you manage day to day, including your own exercises, posture correction while sitting, standing or lifting, and similar. Some pain, especially nerve pain, might need painkillers in addition to physio approaches.
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I recommend Sebastian! Professional physiotherapist with excellent approach to his patient and great knowledge. Great communication, explains everything in real time. Responds to all questions and problems. Online contact very efficient.
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I have been working out in the gym and for a long time I had a problem with a painful elbow especially after a chest and triceps day. After one treatment of Shockwave I felt a big difference, like I had a new elbow. Thank you, Sebastian.
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Highly recommended. Sebastian’s treatment was very professional, he has knowledge, skills and professional equipment also help me understand how to exercise my back and avoid pain in future.
