Musculoskeletal Problems
Musculoskeletal problems affect the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments in your body. These issues can cause pain, stiffness, or weakness, making it harder to move or perform everyday tasks. Common musculoskeletal problems include:
Back Pain: A common issue that can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. It may result from poor posture, lifting heavy objects incorrectly, or injury.
Arthritis: When joints become inflamed, causing pain and stiffness. It can affect any joint in the body, such as the knees, hips, and fingers.
Tendonitis: This happens when a tendon (the tissue connecting muscles to bones) becomes inflammed, often due to repetitive movement or overuse, leading to pain and swelling.
Sports Injuries: Injuries to muscles, ligaments, or joints that occur during exercise or playing sports or physical activity, such as sprains, strains, or fractures.
Frozen Shoulder: A condition where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful, making it difficult to move the arm.
Osteoporosis: A condition where bones become weak and brittle, making them more prone to fractures.
Muscle Strains and Ligament Sprains: Occurs when muscles or ligaments are overstretched or torn, often due to physical activity or accidents.
Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Problems
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at our clinic focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting your joints, muscles, tendons, and bones. The goal is to restore pain-free movement, improve strength, and increase muscle control.
Your physiotherapist may use various techniques to help with your recovery, such as:
Hands-on techniques: These include methods like soft tissue release and manual therapy.
Exercise Programmes: Tailored exercises to aid your rehabilitation and strengthen the affected area.
Postural Advice: Guidance to help improve posture and reduce strain on your body.
Electrotherapy: Equipment like ultrasound and shockwave therapy to reduce pain and promote healing.
Acupuncture: Used if appropriate to help with pain relief.
