Spinal Physiotherapy in Essendon, North Melbourne & Blackburn SOUTH
Physiotherapy for Back, Rib Cage & Neck Pain
The spinal column is one of the most important structures in the human body. It gives a solid base for all other skeletal structures to base themselves. Without it, we would be a bundle of muscle, skin and bone resting on the ground. The spine is one continuos column, generally divided up into 3 major areas: cervical spine (neck) thoracic spine (rib region) and lumbar spine (lower back). Each region of the spinal column is susceptible to injury, which can occur acutely (whiplash, fall or lifting) or chronic (wear and tear, poor posture or overuse of repetitive motions). On average, 80% of the population will be afflicted with some form of low back pain during their lifetime. For most, this is short term with minor consequences, though for some, this can become chronic and interupt their day-to-day life immensely.
At Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy, we assess and treat all forms of neck, rib, and low back pain. Below is list of the conditions we treat. Simply click for more information. They have been organised into cervical, thoracic and lumbar for ease of reference.
Lumbar Spine (Lower back pain)
- Sciatica
- Sway back
- Pinched nerve
- Scoliosis
- Lumbar Disc Bulge
- Lumbar Disc Prolapse
- Facet joint sprain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Lumbar Stress Fracture
- Lumbar Spine Osteo-Arthritis
Thoracic Spine (Middle Back or rib region pain)
- Rib Joint Strain
- Stress fracture
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Fractured Rib
Cervical Spine (Neck Pain)
- Whiplash
- Headache & Migraine
- Wry Neck
- Locked Facet Joint
- Pinched Nerve Root
- Pins and Needles radiating into arm(s)
- Disc Bulge /Prolapse
To book an appointment to see Physiotherapist at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy who can assist you with your spinal pain, please Book Online or call the Essendon, North Melbourne or Blackburn clinics.