An in-depth understanding of the body as a whole

As some conditions may actually include referred pain from the back and neck, it is necessary that the Back & Neck Centre physiotherapists are trained in and have an in-depth understanding of the body as a whole. Sometimes, the patient is not able to determine the specific source of the pain and it is necessary to distinguish if the pain is actually referred from another area.   There is a wide variety of assessment techniques available to identify the source of pain and to provide relevant treatment intervention programs for many conditions that are not limited to the back and neck. Referred pain is the result of the extensive network of interconnecting nerves that supply many of the tissues in the body.

A neck condition may cause pain to radiate – or be “referred” - to some of the following areas:

Shoulder;
Shoulder blade;
Elbow;
Wrist;
Fingers;
Thoracic;
Temperomandibular Joint. (TMJ);

A lower back condition may cause pain to radiate – or be “referred” - to some of the following areas:

Hip;
Abdomen;
Groin;
Buttock;
Upper Thigh;
Knee;
Leg;
Foot;

A thoracic condition may cause pain to radiate – or be “referred” - to some of the following areas:

Chest;
Ribs;
Arms;
Lumbar;

Regardless of the condition, we aim to get you better as quickly as possible. In most cases, this will involve several visits in a short space of time, tapering to less frequent visits as your condition improves.

Whatever the condition, the Back and Neck Centre has helped many others and is waiting to help you to ‘Have a Life’.