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What is spinal strengthening?

We know from medical evidence that patients with persistent spinal pain are significantly deconditioned.  Core muscles, designed to support our spine, get inhibited by pain producing weakness and instability. Documentation Based Care (DBC) is a unique treatment method that is used in clinics worldwide to specifically tackle this.  It isolates these specific, deep, core muscles surrounding your spine in both your low back and neck. Unlike conventional exercises it allows you to train these muscles within a controlled, pain-free range of movement and loading.  Carrying out these exercises under the the full supervision of an experienced  physiotherapist gives you a completely safe environment in which to work.

What to expect

First you would undergo a detailed assessment with one of our experienced physiotherapists.  This includes measurements taken on the DBC equipment through all ranges of spinal movement and, if appropriate, a electromyographic (EMG) reading will be taken to specifically measure the endurance of your core muscles.  This information provides us with accurate baseline readings which help define the extent of the problem, and will provide a clear view of your progress.

A treatment programme is then created by your physiotherapist specifically designed to meet your needs. The duration of the programme is dependant on your specific condition.  An average treatment programme will last around six weeks with you attending twice a week. If required, manual techniques such as spinal manipulations, mobilisations, acupuncture and various soft tissue release techniques may also be used to help resolve your symptoms.

Following the treatment programme, an outcome assessment is carried out to examine the level of improvement. A long-term maintenance programme is also implemented to ensure your pain does not return.

88% of our patients experience a significant reduction in pain and 92% of them see a reduction in the trouble caused by their pain.