What Is Back & Neck Pain?
Back and neck pain are some of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy—and we see brilliant results every day. Whether your discomfort is due to an acute injury or something more long-standing, our team will carry out a thorough assessment to get to the root cause.
Treatment is tailored to your needs and may include hands-on therapy, movement retraining, exercises, core stability and advice on how to manage flare-ups. We also offer acupuncture and dry needling, which many people find helpful in easing muscle tension and reducing pain.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of your condition and a plan that helps you move forward with confidence. Back and neck pain can be worrying, especially if it’s affecting your work, sleep, or daily life—but with the right support, it is absolutely manageable.
Our aim is to help you feel stronger, more mobile, and back in control.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What has caused my Back & Neck Pain?
Back or neck pain can come on for many reasons. Sometimes it’s a sudden injury or it can slowly creep up on you. Most patients have had niggles previously.
How long does it take to recover from Back & Neck Pain?
Acute injuries often settle within a few weeks with the right treatment. Sometimes spinal pain can be slower to recover than other injuries and you may need treatment over a longer time frame. The physiotherapist will discuss this with you at your first appointment.
How can physiotherapy help this condition?
Physiotherapy will aim to initially reduce your pain to allow you to move better and then as this settles, work more on long-term recovery and preventing further episodes.
What treatments are available for Back & Neck Pain?
This will depend on what the physiotherapist finds on the assessment but could include hands on treatments, advice, exercises, taping, acupuncture and core stability/pilates work. At the first and subsequent appointments the physiotherapist will discuss with you the best options, so that together you can decide the best approach for you.
Will I need an X-ray or MRI?
This is often not needed.
An X-ray will be needed if a fracture is suspected as a result of an injury.
A MRI is most useful when considering next steps if physiotherapy has not been helpful, such as planning for surgery or an injection.
The physiotherapist will be able to discuss this with you and if necessary refer you to an appropriate service.
Can physiotherapy help prevent Back & Neck Pain from recurring?
Yes there is evidence that physiotherapy and exercise/activity can reduce further recurrences.