Spinal physiotherapy at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine helps you recover from low back pain, neck pain and thoracic pain and get back to work, exercise and the activities you enjoy. Our approach is built on exercise, hands on manual therapy and clear education, so you understand your pain and know how to manage it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common spinal complaint, from acute episodes to persistent pain. We begin with a comprehensive subjective and objective physical assessment, using our expertise in spinal conditions to firstly correctly diagnose your problem and rule out anything that needs further attention. Your plan is then built around graded exercise, manual therapy and education so you can move with confidence again.
Neck pain and stiffness, including pain related to posture, work and stress, as well as pain that refers into the head or arm. We combine exercise, hands on manual therapy and practical education to settle symptoms and restore movement.
Pain and stiffness through the mid back and between the shoulder blades, common in people who sit for long periods. We restore mobility and strength with a targeted exercise and manual therapy program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our spinal care is built on three pillars. Exercise, because graded movement and strengthening is one of the most effective treatments for spinal pain. Manual therapy, to settle symptoms and restore movement in the short term. And education, so you understand what is driving your pain, what to expect, and how to manage and prevent future episodes. Where helpful, we also use our strength equipment to rebuild capacity and confidence under load.
Our spinal conditions are managed by a clinician with specific expertise in this area:
Chris has over 30 years of experience and is a former Lead Physiotherapist for Collingwood AFL. He is a leading expert in low back, thoracic and cervical spine conditions and nerve pain, managing them through exercise, hands on manual therapy and clear education.
Our team look forward to working with you to help achieve your goals
Physiotherapy for neck pain combines exercise, hands on manual therapy and education. Together these settle symptoms, restore movement and give you the tools to manage your neck and reduce future episodes.
Yes. Graded exercise is one of the most effective treatments for spinal pain. We guide you on how to move and load safely, starting at the right level for you and progressing as your symptoms settle.
Physiotherapy for neck pain combines exercise, hands on manual therapy and education. Together these settle symptoms, restore movement and give you the tools to manage your neck and reduce future episodes.
No referral is required. You can book directly online or by calling our Melbourne CBD clinic. If you have a referral from a GP or specialist, bring it along and we will work alongside them.
If you are searching for spinal physiotherapy in Melbourne, our Queen Street clinic treats low back pain, neck pain and thoracic pain using exercise, manual therapy and education to settle your symptoms, restore movement and help you move well again.
