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Since 1980 this clinic has established its reputation for providing an excellent physiotherapy service for people living or working in the City of London.
With our central location and number of full time staff we are able to offer prompt treatment with least disruption to your working day. Over the years we have established good working relationships with many referring Consultants, GPs, health insurance companies and City institutions.
Treatments and services cover sports injuries, back pain, neck pain, orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sprains and strains, acupuncture, massage, rehabilitation, Pilates, exercise, ergonomic assessment, manipulation, manual therapy, electrotherapy and ultrasound.
See About us to hear about our experienced therapists or click on Treatments for more details, information on all options available at the clinic or simply call the Clinic to discuss your needs or book an appointment.
Barbican Physiotherapy Clinic are now able to offer personalised exercise programs and training sessions.
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Article of the week:
Cervicogenic Headache
What is it?
Cervicogenic headaches are a form of headache where pain is referred into the head from either the bony stuctues, nerves or soft tissues of the neck. It can present very similarly to other headache forms, however, a physiotherapist is usually able to make a diagnosis after a thorough assessment.
Causes and symptoms
Cervicogenic headaches are most commonly caused by mechanical disfunction and stiffness of the joints in the neck. This can arise from poor habits, sustained postures, arthritic conditions, tight or weak muscles and muscle imbalance. It is also common after a whiplash injury.
Symptoms can include neck stiffness and vague pain in the neck, shoulder or arm. The headache is usually non-throbbling and on the same side as the neck pain or stiffness. It will usually present around the base of the skull, temple and/or eye region on that side.
Treatment
Treatment for headaches is dependant on the type of headache. Physiotherapy treatment for a cervicogenic headache will include a combination of exercise and manual or manipulative therapy. This may include soft tissue mobilisations; acupuncture; joint mobilisations; postural retraining exercises and advice.
Sophie Cook M.C.S.P M.H.P.C
Physiotherapist
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 January 2012 16:18 |
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