Pain can radiate from pressure on a nerve. Releasing associated joints and muscles, and mobilization of the nerves themselves helps clear radiating pain. People often also suffer from neural tension. This is where the nerve is not sliding freely as you move spine, arms and legs. Neural mobilization methods can be easily learnt and practiced at home. At times neural mobilization is an important factor in recovery from a musculoskeletal injury.
Peter will identify the injured structure then use a combination of strapping, stretching and strengthening to protect the injured tissues, improve associated muscle strength and coordination and review movement patterns.
Neck, thoracic spine and ribs, lower back and pelvis. Pain can result from injuries to muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs and nerves. Pain can occur due to muscle imbalance or poor work/activity methods and postures. Treatment is based on release of tight muscles and joints, combined with exercises and movement education to improve body mechanics.
Peter treats patients of all ages with careful assessment, manual therapy, prescription of exercises and postural advice.
