Spine

Neck pain

Each patient is unique, and circumstances are unique.

Common pathologies I see are wry neck, or discogenic/facet joint related pain. These would need to be diagnosed based on movement.

Another culprit that I find is contributing significantly in our busy lives is upper crossed syndrome. This occurs when sitting in a static position for many hours.

We often present with a poking chin and elevated, tight shoulders.
The causes of this include:

Weak neck eccentric (deceleratory) core stabilisers
Elongated and weak lower trapezius muscles
Overactive and tight upper traps
Overactive and tight pectoralis muscles

I can assist you by going through a quick practical exercise program with you.

Clinical evidence shows that 6 counts of 6 reps of core stabiliser exercises, 3 times a week, is the bare minimum required to provide stability.

This is certainly manageable!

Lower back pain

Pathology of the Lumbar Spine Includes:

Disc bulging
Facet joint immobility
Radiculopathy (sciatic nerve pathways)

Common Movement Issue:
Regardless of the condition,
a movement disorder is often present—
either in bending forward or leaning back.

My Flexion Rehab Program Covers:

Cognitive rehabilitation
Eccentric control of paraspinal muscles
Helping you feel safe while bending forward

Two Flexion Patterns:

Moving like a rigid board
Excessive lumbar spine flexion
(due to lack of hip hitching)

✅ I guide you through simple corrective exercises
to fix these movement patterns and relieve pain immediately.

Pain When Leaning Back (Extension):

Often due to fear of movement
Causes a rigid spine
Leads to overly tight paraspinal muscles

Through guided extension mobility exercises,
we can retrain these movements effectively.

Clinical Insight:
Rehabilitating movement patterns
works better than only doing core stability exercises
and shows immediate results in pain elimination.

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