Sports Injuries
Early diagnosis and treatment of any sports related injury, from strains to sprains, will help to minimise damage and achieve the best results. A full biomechanical assessment is required to not only diagnose the problems but also to source the cause of the problem. This is important for the full return to sports. Often only the symptoms are treated and as a result the problem is not identified leading to a recurrence later on. Preventing further injuries is as important as treating the pain.
Once the acute stage of the injury has been treated, a rehabilitation programme is essential to ensure the quickest recovery and return to sporting activity. Our Physiotherapists can offer advice on fitness and training if you are planning to embark on a strenuous sporting activity (e.g. Skiing). This can help to improve the body's condition and reduce your risk of injury.
Back / Neck Pain
Your spine is a very flexible and strong structure that can cope with many of the stresses in daily life. However, back pain is one of the most common injuries that people seek treatment for and there are many factors that can lead to the development of back pain.
A full initial assessment is carried out by one of our experienced Physiotherapists at Uttoxeter Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic to:
- identify how your current problem is affecting your everyday activities
- Determine the cause of your pain
- Formulate an individually tailored rehabilitation programme and treatment goals
We offer comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic conditions using both a hands-on approach and core-stability retraining.
Spinal problems that we commonly treat
- Acute Low Back Pain
- Acute Neck Pain
- Back Strain
- Disc Prolapse
- Facet Joint Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Nerve Root Pain
- Scoliosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Whiplash
We also aim to educate our patients so they can manage their own problem in the long term, and therefore reduce the risk of the pain returning. Treatment can include:
- Helping you to reduce risk factors to minimize your chances of developing back pain again
- Improving your posture
- Advice and education, e.g. Ergonomic, staying physically active, maintaining flexibility.
We believe in referring our patients on quickly when they present with problems that require a specialist opinion, and will liaise with your GP or Consultant accordingly.