There are many different parts of the spine that can cause back pain. A ‘slipped disc’ can press on a nerve in your back leading to sciatica (pain down the back of your leg) or you can strain a muscle or tear a ligament, just like in any other joint in the body.

Whether you’re a professional athlete, a weekend warrior or a seasoned marathon runner, goPhysio can assess & treat your injury, getting you back to your chosen sport fast. Treatments for sporting injuries can include taping, acupuncture, electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound), manual techniques such as myofascial release & soft tissue massage and specific exercise programmes.

Whiplash affects approximately ½ million people in Britain every year. A whiplash often leads to overstretching of the spine as the head is thrown forwards & backwards (and sometimes sidewards) from the impact of the accident. The joints in your neck can become inflammed and stiff and it is common to suffer with muscle spasm.

Back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders are the biggest cause of sickness absence in the workplace. They account for nearly a third of the total time taken off sick from work.

To complement the excellent service we provide in our clinics, ‘goPhysio at home’, can offer you the same level of professionalism & expertise in your own home. If your mobility, pain, injury or problem will prevent you from getting to the clinic, we will come out and see you.

We specialise in using the ‘traditional Chinese’ and ‘myofsacial’ methods of acupuncture. We also use ‘electro-acupuncture’, where a safe electrical current is passed through the acupuncture needles. Electro-acupuncture is a modern, highly specialised treatment that amplifies the overall effectiveness of acupuncture, making it extremely effective at treating pain and we get great results from it.

Bladder problems, urine leakage, feelings of prolapse or difficulty controlling your bowels, can all be signs of pelvic floor weakness. If you have only one or several of these symptoms, it is likely that you would benefit from improving your pelvic floor muscles. Our experienced physio, Karen Radford, is an expert in treating this area for both women & men.