Physiotherapy Solutions for Back and Neck Pain Relief

Back Pain Physiotherapy

Living with back pain can be incredibly challenging, affecting everything from your work to your daily activities and overall quality of life. Whether it’s chronic lower back pain, a sudden injury, or persistent discomfort, back pain can stem from various issues such as muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or poor posture. Back pain can be broadly classified into specific and non-specific types. Specific back pain is caused by identifiable structures like herniated discs or spinal stenosis, while non-specific back pain, which accounts for 80% of cases, has no clear cause but is often related to muscle strain or poor posture.

At River Physio, our skilled physiotherapists are dedicated to providing comprehensive back pain treatment tailored to your specific needs. Through a combination of manual therapy, targeted exercises, and advanced physiotherapy techniques, we aim to alleviate your pain, improve your posture, and strengthen your back muscles to prevent future injuries. Our holistic approach ensures that you not only find relief from your current pain but also achieve long-term back health and mobility.

Neck Pain Physiotherapy

Neck pain is a different beast compared to back pain due to the neck’s narrow and hollow structure. This delicate area houses critical structures including blood vessels, nerves, the spinal cord, and vertebrae, all of which can be easily disturbed, making keen diagnosis crucial. Neck pain can significantly disrupt your daily life, whether you’re dealing with acute discomfort, chronic neck pain, or other chronic issues. Common causes of neck pain include poor posture, injuries such as whiplash, arthritis, and muscle strain.

At River Physio, our expert physiotherapists are equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of neck pain conditions. Our approach includes a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your neck pain. Once diagnosed, we create a personalized treatment plan that may involve manual therapy, targeted exercises, and ergonomic advice to alleviate pain and prevent recurrence. We also offer advanced therapies such as Shockwave therapy and TENS for effective pain relief. Our goal is to restore your neck’s function and improve your quality of life.

Treatment Options at River Physio

Manual Therapy:

Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques to manipulate and mobilize the muscles and joints. This helps in relieving pain, reducing muscle tension, and improving mobility. Techniques such as spinal manipulation, joint mobilization, and soft tissue massage are commonly used.

Exercise Therapy:

A customized exercise program is designed to strengthen the muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance overall posture. These exercises target specific areas to reduce pain and prevent future injuries. Regularly performing these exercises can significantly improve your back and neck health.

Shockwave Therapy:

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to promote healing and reduce pain in affected areas. It is particularly effective for chronic pain conditions and helps in breaking down scar tissue and calcifications.

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation):

TENS therapy involves the use of a low-voltage electrical current to relieve pain. Electrodes are placed on the skin near the pain area, and the electrical impulses help in blocking pain signals to the brain and stimulating endorphin production.

Ultrasound Therapy:

Ultrasound therapy uses high-frequency sound waves to treat deep tissue injuries. It helps in reducing inflammation, increasing blood flow, and promoting tissue healing.

Non-Surgical Decompression Therapy:

This therapy is used to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves. It involves gently stretching the spine to create negative pressure within the disc, allowing herniated or bulging discs to retract and heal.

LASER Therapy:

LASER therapy uses focused light to reduce pain and inflammation. It accelerates tissue repair and cell growth, improves circulation, and reduces swelling.

What to Expect at River Physio?

Right after you walk into River Physio, our physiotherapists will conduct a thorough orthopaedic assessment and identify the likely cause. We will begin your physiotherapy treatment for the pain and cause, once we find you safe and fit for the treatment. Once we establish the cause of the back pain, we direct our treatment towards eliminating the cause and pain through physical therapy. We also focus on improving and strengthening your back to prevent long-term recurrence. Making you bounce back to life without having to think about your pain is our goal!

Facilities Available

We believe in science-based physiotherapy and hence our Physiotherapists in Singapore aptly choose one or integrated back care treatment techniques like Shockwave therapy, TENS, LASER, and Ultrasound therapy to get you back to your health goals. Our physiotherapy clinic has facilities such as non-surgical decompression therapy, Shockwave therapy with SPINE-ACTOR® transmitter head used to treat pain in the soft tissues around the spine.

Sessions Needed

Acute back pain usually resolves in 1-3 sessions, chronic issues take slightly longer. The back pain treatment may vary anywhere between 2-8 sessions for successful results. You can expect a customised exercise plan and modifications for a pain-free neck and back to get you to a fit life. With treating bad backs for more than 20 years, we have observed that patients’ lifestyle modifications have proven to be successful. Apart from back pain treatment, we also address the lifestyle issues and teach you adaptation to prevent future issues.

Common Conditions Treated

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 osteoarthritis

Thoracic Spine (Middle Back or Rib Region Pain)

• Rib joint strain
• Stress fracture
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Fractured rib

Cervical Spine (Neck Pain)

• Whiplash
• Headache and migraine
• Wry neck, chronic neck pain
• Locked facet joint
• Pinched nerve root
• Pins and needles radiating into arms
• Disc bulge/prolapse

If you experience any of the following general signs or symptoms, we recommend you to get in touch with the River Physio physiotherapy clinic in Singapore:

• Localized pain, tenderness, or stiffness in the neck or back.
• Pain extending downward into the groin or leg.
• Recurring pins and needles down the arms or legs.
• Chronic ache in the lower or middle back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Sharp pains in the neck or upper or lower back when engaged in specific activities (like lifting something heavy).
• Pain in the back increases when coughing or bending forward.
• Inability to stand straight without pain or muscle spasms in the lower back.

At River Physio, We’ve Got Your Back Covered!

Why choose us?

• Our Physios are specially certified in spinal mobility management.
• Over 20 years of field experience.
• Facilities such as non-surgical decompression therapy, shockwave therapy with SPINE-ACTOR® transmitter head to treat pain in the soft tissues around the spine, and physical therapy.
• Able to make a proper diagnosis, we always manage a quicker and faster recovery rate.
• Affordable price.