A Progressive Approach For A Different Way To Ease Your Back Pain In Brighton

At Brighton Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy we have a different approach to sorting back pain that we find more effective than using conventional methods alone. Firstly it’s important that we rule out anything nasty that isn’t going to respond to what we do. This will not be the case for the vast majority of people but we absolutely need to check. We will have a good idea or not over the phone if you’re in any doubt. Formalities done. Onto the interesting bit. You see most back pain doesn’t come from the back. Most of our clients, some of whom are in significant pain, have had scans with no or minimal findings. So where is the pain coming from? And this is the complex bit. The back generally is a scapegoat in terms of symptoms for other things going on in other parts of the body. If the front of our body it too tight, from for example too much sitting, too much running, too much stress or a combination of all three then the back has to work harder to oppose this tension that pulls us forwards. Because our back are fighting gravity rather than working with gravity it’s the back that normally screams first, not the tension at the front. The same is true from the side. Are you a bit wonky? Is one side of your pelvis higher than the other causing shortening, tightening and ultimately pain on one side of your back?

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“Jamie’s treatment has completely changed my life. The back pain that I’d been putting up with for two decades has almost completely gone, along with neck and shoulder problems that weren’t even the focus of my treatments. As well as approaching the physical sides of my pain, he’s helped me to make simple changes to my lifestyle which have opened up a whole new world for me, as well as making me feel ten years younger and giving me a whole new perspective on my future. Friendly, easy-going and extremely reassuring, I can’t thank or recommend them enough. Just brilliant.” – RC

Disclaimer: The testimonials on this page are the opinion of a few of our clients. Results to treatment cannot be guaranteed. We can guarantee we’ll be doing everything we can get you back to your best ASAP.

And then there’s the sensitisation of the condition. In other words just how nuch does it hurt? In our experience it is rarely the mechanics of the body that are the problem – as in slipped discs, stress fractures of the vertebrae etc. It’s more likely the fear of what it could be and the protection that holds us in pain. Fractured vertebrae aside protection rarely helps. To further complicate matters if we fear our backs might stop us doing something important to us – or example working, playing with our kids, doing sport that is important for our mental health – then our brains will pay more attention to it and so we will feel more pain. And there you were thinking it was just your back that was the problem! We need to reduce the sensitisation, re-align the body and get your moving with more freedom and more confidence. How we do that exactly is unique for every individual will normal entail correcting movement / postural patterns that are keeping us in pain. Addressing any fears or concerns about our backs. And giving us more confidence in the robustness of our backs and a tool kit to help ourselves to keep the pain free fluid movement for years to come.

“I saw Jamie for a bad back caused (I think) by lifting a toddler repeatedly in and out of a car. Jamie literally helped me walk taller by diagnosing the source of the problem, working on it and, best of all, teaching me some techniques to self fix in future. I can’t recommend highly enough.” – DT

If you would like look to book in for an appointment to we can get to work on your back pain straight away then give us a call now on 01273 921831 and we’ll get you booked in as soon as possible. Alternatively mail us at info@BrightonSportsTherapy.co.uk.

If you’re not currently in pain but would like some preventative exercises then we’ve poured all of our expertise and experience into the following guide. Brighton Back Pain Exercises. Please be aware that if you experience any pain or discomfort whilst any of the exercises you should discontinue them and give us a call to have your back assessed by a professional before continuing.

Here we have a list of the common back complaints that we have success treating at Brighton Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy, if you don’t see your complaint here please give us a call to find out if we can help:

  • Slipped/Herniated Disc
  • Facet / Zygapophysial Joint Syndrome
  • Muscular Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Nerve Pain
  • Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Dysfunction
  • Post Natal Back Issues
  • Posture Related Back Issues
  • Spodyliolisis
  • Spondylolitheses
  • Referred Back Pain
  • Fracture
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Scoliosis

Here are some other useful resources:

NHS Back Pain Site

Wikipedia Note On Back Pain

Mayo Clinic – Back Pain Symptoms and Causes

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I’m a London based Physiotherapist who drives down to Brighton for treatment sessions. Enough said!

KF

I thought physiotherapists would just look at the symptom and not seek the deeper cause, but Brighton Sports Therapy’s holistic approach was a detailed analysis of how one stands in the world and how one finds their feet in the world. Life will affect us on many levels and these guys are trained to go through physical and psychological events that manifest in physical injury.

SH

I first went to see Brighton Sports Therapy about a calf injury. It soon became obvious this was going to be a life changing discovery. The holistic assessment and treatment has really helped me to improve my fitness and health. An old serious leg injury that every other physio has advised was hopelessly damaged is now much improved and I have a much more mobile ankle. I have made and continue to make progress and learning about my physical health has helped me identify the stressors in my life I need to change to become healthier and happier.

Kaz

Having been to several physio’s over the years I was pleasantly surprised to find that the approach undertaken was more holistic in nature and went above and beyond what I have experienced in treatments previously. For my injury, this involved looking beneath the initial symptoms and delving into both physical and emotional stresses that may have also played their part. The 90 minute appointment system works so much better than a typical appointment as it allows the therapist to work really deeply on the issues, working in harmony with your body rather than providing a textbook treatment.

DD

After having over 10 years of knee pain and seeking so many different types of therapy, I was resigned to the fact I was always going to be restricted in my choices of ways to train, always fearfully avoiding certain exercises and being constantly aware of the niggling pain. I’m so grateful BST got recommended to me. Their alternative approach has given me a new lease of life. I am running with no pain again, have more energy and a much more fearless mindset . Thanks so much.

NM

Brighton Sports Therapy have been a massive help through a difficult time with my complex and historical back problems. Their approach is holistic, connecting mind, body and spirit. His work helped me to recover and find new ways to deal with future back problems and look at the underlying cause. I would highly recommend them for both help with physical and emotional issues and will be sure to go back to them in the future should I require treatment.

CR

I contacted Brighton Sports Therapy because I have RSI and didn’t feel in control of it. It has literally changed my life. They have a wonderfully kind and holistic approach – helping me to be more aware of how stress affects my body and teaching me techniques to manage it mentally and physically.

TE

Brighton Sports Therapy fixed a long term problem in spite of me being a useless patient who doesn’t even know what a squat is. Don’t let the name fool you, they also help lazy idiots!

TC

Everyone at this physiotherapy clinic is fantastic. I have nothing but praise for these therapists. If you are in need of physiotherapy this is a place you simply must go to.

FD

Disclaimer: The testimonials above are the opinion of a few of our clients. Results to treatment cannot be guaranteed. We can guarantee we’ll be doing everything we can get you back to your best ASAP.

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