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Do you suffer from any of these common aches or pains?
If so, you're not alone...
Fortunately, you can do something about it
and not let if affect your quality of life.
Read on to see how...
NECK PAIN
Neck pain is a fairly common symptom which is caused by a variety of neck conditions. This can be brought on from activities such as working at a desk, having poor posture whilst using a computer, a sporting injury which may push the head to the side from an impact, or even sleeping with the neck in an awkward position.
You should consult a doctor to establish the cause of the stiff neck before any treatment. Some treatments can be very effective to relieve neck pain such as gentle massage and heat packs.
SHOULDER PAIN
Another common complaint and many causes. Once again it's important to determine the cause of the problem before directing the right treatment. As well as sports massage, exercise and rehabilitation treatments can help treat shoulder pain.
Common causes of shoulder pain include:
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Dislocation - this occurs when the top of arm bone disconnects from the scapula.
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Instability - Can be caused by a traumatic injury or a condition developed over time.
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Rotator Cuff Tendonitis - One of the most common diagnosis in patients with shoulder pain.
ELBOW PAIN
Or Tennis elbow, this condition causes pain outside of the elbow and can occur from strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm which is near the elbow joint.
Not only is this brought on from playing tennis (hence the name), but playing the violin, painting and decorating or any repetitive activity that can overuse the muscles attached to the elbow can result in elbow pain.
Pain that occurs on the inner of the elbow can be known as golfers elbow.
Massage and manipulation can be a treatment that improves the range of movement and limits the pain and stiffness in the arm.
BACK PAIN/ SCIATICA
Back pain can be caused by many things, it can often happen when something isn’t right with how your muscles, discs and nerves fit together and move.
Sports massage is an important treatment for the majority of back pain sufferers. Coupled with the right education which instructs patients on posture, body mechanics, conditioning exercises, stretching and strengthening.
An overall assessment will help determine if any other treatments will benefit such as heat and ultrasound.
LOWER BACK PAIN
If you've been squatting weights that's perhaps too heavy for you, you're likely going to sustain lower back tissue damage.
With the right treatment and education you'll still be able to work around these activities that lead to the injury, allowing your body's capacity to increase. Your body will then be able to adapt and deal with the weight load when it comes to returning to those squats.
KNEE PAIN
A very common complaint and there can be several different causes. Before any treatment can be applied, it's important to accurately diagnose the cause of the symptom to benefit from the right treatment. Massage therapy is a treatment that can help knee pain as well as knee joint mobilisation techniques.
Some causes of knee pain:
Arthritis - one of the most common causes, many treatments can help.
Ligament injuries - Commonly causes during athletic activities and can cause instability and discomfort.
Cartilage injuries - Common cause of knee pain amongst patients young or older.
MUSCLE TIGHTNESS
SHOULDER PAIN
A common complaint and many causes. It's important to determine the cause of the problem before directing the right treatment.
Common causes of shoulder pain include:
-
Dislocation - this occurs when the top of arm bone disconnects from the scapula.
-
Instability - Can be caused by a traumatic injury or a condition developed over time.
-
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis - One of the most common diagnosis in patients with shoulder pain.
As well as sports massage, exercise and rehabilitation treatments can help treat shoulder pain.
KNEE PAIN
A very common complaint and there can be several different causes. Before any treatment can be applied, it's important to accurately diagnose the cause of the symptom to benefit from the right treatment.
Some causes of knee pain:
-
Arthritis - one of the most common causes, many treatments can help.
-
Ligament injuries - Commonly causes during athletic activities and can cause instability and discomfort.
-
Cartilage injuries - Common cause of knee pain amongst patients young or older.
-
Massage therapy is a treatment that can help knee pain as well as knee joint mobilisation techniques.
ELBOW PAIN
Or Tennis elbow, this condition causes pain outside of the elbow and can occur from strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm which is near the elbow joint.
Not only is this brought on from playing tennis (hence the name), but playing the violin, painting and decorating or any repetitive activity that can overuse the muscles attached to the elbow can result in elbow pain.
Pain that occurs on the inner of the elbow can be known as golfers elbow.
Massage and manipulation can be a treatment that improves the range of movement and limits the pain and stiffness in the arm.
BACK PAIN/ SCIATICA
Back pain can be caused by many things, it can often happen when something isn’t right with how your muscles, discs and nerves fit together and move.
Sports massage is an important treatment for the majority of back pain sufferers. Coupled with the right education which instructs patients on posture, body mechanics, conditioning exercises, stretching and strengthening.
An overall assessment will help determine if any other treatments will benefit such as heat and ultrasound.
LOWER BACK PAIN
If you've been squatting weights that's perhaps too heavy for you, you're likely going to sustain lower back tissue damage.
With the right treatment and education you'll still be able to work around these activities that lead to the injury, allowing your body's capacity to increase. Your body will then be able to adapt and deal with the weight load when it comes to returning to those squats.
NECK PAIN
Neck pain is a fairly common symptom which is caused by a variety of neck conditions. This can be brought on from activities such as working at a desk, having poor posture whilst using a computer, a sporting injury which may push the head to the side from an impact, or even sleeping with the neck in an awkward position.
You should consult a doctor to establish the cause of the stiff neck before any treatment. Some treatments can be very effective to relieve neck pain such as gentle massage and heat packs.
MUSCLE TIGHTNESS
Muscle tightness can occur when there is an increase in activity or when you're using your muscles in a way you haven't before.
For example you may be walking more than normal or bending over incorrectly. Every muscle has a limit to how much it can stretch and if it's stretched further than it's capable of doing, it can start to get stressed and begin to tighten.
Muscle tightness can cause pain and discomfort so it's important for your well being to have it assessed. A sports therapist will be able determine the route cause and how to treat it.
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