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Banbury,
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Banbury Physio - What we TreatBanbury Physio provide a range of treatments for a range of conditions:
Whiplash InjuriesWhen a car stops suddenly the driver and passengers continue to move forward. The body is restrained by the seat belt but the head continues to move forward. The head then goes backwards and may be restrained by the headrest. If this doesn't happen the head continues to move back wards. All these movements puts strain on the neck joints and the associated muscles. If the connective tissue is very tight it cannot accommodate these violent movements and the whole area becomes inflamed with the neck becoming very stiff and painful.Low back painStatistics show that 2 in 3 of us have back pain at any one time and 80% of us will experience back pain during our lifetime. Most back pain is caused by a disc problem .Anatomy of the Spine The spine consists of 24 bones called vertebrae which sit on top of one another to form a column. Each vertebra has a cylindrical body in front with a wishbone-like structure sticking out behind forming the knobbly bits that can be felt down the backbone. Cradled within the arms of the wishbone is the spinal cord which carries nerve messages up and down from the brain to all parts of the body. In between the cylindrical bodies of the vertebrae are the discs. These are jelly like structures which act as shock absorbers protecting the brain from the vibration of every foot fall. What goes wrong with the spine? When the disc bulges backwards it presses on the nerve behind it as it emerges from the spinal cord. The pressure of the disc causes inflammation and back pain. Most back problems occur because the spine is put into such a position that the back of the joint opens up and allows the disc to bulge backwards. The reason a disc moves out of place can be due to any number of things - the way we stand, bend, sit, lift or do exercises. It is most commonly due to bending forward, often with a twisting movement, or lifting awkwardly. Examples of causes of back pain Stooping in the shower to pick up the soap, lifting a child out of a cot or car seat, or the shopping out of the boot have all been known to cause trouble. Prolonged stooping such as putting flowers in the garden or collapsing in a heap on the sofa afterwards all put the back in a bad position. Carrying heavy shopping awkwardly all in one hand can also cause problems. SciaticaSciatica is the Latin word for "Pain down the back of the leg" Sciatica is referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back.Sports InjuriesSportsmen and women get injured when they do repetitive sports in an incorrect way as well as in contact sports where they are less able to control the impact their body receives, such as when being tackled from behind. They are particularly vulnerable when they have not done an effective warm up session before starting up play their sport.Injuries are not helped by "working through them" or by exercising and 'keeping it moving'. Sports injuries benefit from speedy treatment as soon as possible after the injury has occurred. It is advisable to seek the help of a Chartered Physiotherapist to restore normal function as rapidly as possible. A good rule of thumb even for sportsmen and women is 'if it hurts don't do it.' Don't try to move the joint into pain. Continuing to aggravate the area whilst it is swollen and inflamed will only serve to increase the swelling, increase the pain and reduce the range of movement still further. Arthritis painArthritis is the Latin name for inflammation of a joint. This can be part of a generalised arthritic process throughout the body or as a result of trauma and injury to only one joint. An arthritic joint is swollen and painful. It may be red and hot and movement is painful. Around each joint is a capsule which contains the fluid used to lubricate the joint. If the entire joint capsule becomes inflamed, all or most of the movements of that joint will strain a different part of the capsule. So all or most of the movements will be painful or limited. Arthritis leads to a characteristic limitation of movement which varies from joint to joint. The more inflamed the capsule, the greater the limitation of movement. Whatever the cause of arthritis the pattern of limitation of movement is the same.TendonitisSupra-spinatus tendinitis is the Latin name for the commonest shoulder problem. The patient complains of pain in the muscle on the outside of the shoulder. There is great difficulty lifting the arm out to the side. Sometimes the patient can get through the pain and the arm is comfortable above the head. The pain returns as they try to return the arm to the side. The supra spinatus muscle sits in a groove just above the shoulder blade. Its tendon passes through a tunnel formed by the bones of the shoulder and attaches to the bone of the upper arm - the humerus - below the shoulder joint. This tendon glides through the tunnel every time the arm starts to move out to the side or up in front. If the tendon becomes inflamed it becomes fatter and its passage through the tunnel is more difficult and painful. Supra-spinatus tendinitis can be caused by overuse when doing activities where the arm is held out to the side for long periods of time. Falling or other trauma to the arm may cause damage to the tendon.Frozen ShoulderFrozen shoulder is the name given to a stiff and painful shoulder joint which follows a typical pattern. It is also known as capsulitis or traumatic arthritis. The patient is usually aged 45 or over and a frozen shoulder most often occurs on the non-dominant side i.e. the left handed patient will have a right frozen shoulder and visa versa. A frozen shoulder may follow minor injury such as a fall or even banging into a doorframe or slamming a car door awkwardly. The pain only comes on a week or so after the incident when the pain can radiate down the arm to the wrist. The pain gradually increases at first then recedes up the arm into the shoulder joint over the next 4 months. The patient almost always describes the pain as being in the muscle of the shoulder, that is the bulk of the shoulder that gives it its shape. After about a month the arm is painful even at rest and the patient has difficulty lying on the bad side at night. The joint becomes progressively stiffer and more painful at first then the pain eases and the shoulder remains very stiff. Left untreated the shoulder will not regain full range of movement inside 12 to 18 months.Pain and stiffness mean a curtailment of normal activities. Taking the hand behind the back to do up a bra or a zip is difficult and the patient often finds combing their hair painful. Tucking a shirt in or reaching into a back pocket is also usually difficult and painful. The unusual thing about frozen shoulder is that the capsular pattern of limitation of movement is the same in every patient. So all patients still have some movement out to the side or up in front but are almost unable to get their hand behind their back or up behind their head. The shoulder like most joints in the body has two surfaces of bone that are lined with cartilage. These surfaces are kept lubricated with fluid which is held around the joint in a capsule. This capsule is rather like a thick plastic bag which attaches to the edges of the bony surfaces and is lax enough to allow movement. In a frozen shoulder the capsule itself becomes inflamed and swollen restricting the movement at the shoulder joint. It is never a good idea to push a joint into pain. If you continue to aggravate the capsule whilst it is swollen and inflamed then the movement will only serve to increase the swelling, increase the pain and reduce the range of movement still further. Unfortunately because the onset of frozen shoulder is gradual most people take almost 3 months to realise that the pain in their shoulder isn't getting any better! If a patient has pain in the shoulder joint lasting for more than a few days it is important to seek professional advice rather than waiting to see 'if it goes away'. The sooner treatment is commenced the less likely the inflammation is to take hold. Repetitive Strain injuriesTendon problems in the forearm wrist and hand are currently banded together under the heading Repetitive Strain Injury. Whilst this relatively, new, name accurately describes the cause of the problem an accurate diagnosis needs to be made to determine which tendon is affected. RSI occurs when the patient is doing the same repetitive action over and over again during a working day. If their posture is wrong or they are putting undue strain on the body a RSI may develop. Usually RSI only develops in people who have tight connective tissue and are unable to allow the body to accommodate the new activity without causing pain.We are always happy to discuss any issues with you prior to making an appointment. If you would like to speak to us contact us on 01295 275660 or email office@banbury-physio.co.uk Back to Top |
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