An evidence-based assessment is essential to rule out serious pathology, identify contributing factors, and guide management. At Core Body Clinic, physiotherapists and osteopaths use a comprehensive approach that includes detailed history taking, movement analysis, neurological screening, and functional assessment to understand both the source of symptoms and the factors perpetuating them. This allows for accurate diagnosis and the development of an individualised treatment plan aligned with current clinical guidelines.
Management of back and neck pain is strongly supported by a combination of manual therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation. Spinal manual therapy, including joint mobilisation and spinal manipulation, has been shown to provide short-term pain relief and improvements in mobility, particularly when combined with active treatment. Exercise therapy remains the cornerstone of care, with robust evidence supporting its role in reducing pain, improving function, and preventing recurrence. Programmes are tailored to the individual and may include mobility work, strengthening, motor control training, and graded return to activity. Education and reassurance are also key components, helping patients understand their condition, reduce fear-avoidance behaviours, and regain confidence in movement.
At Core Body Clinic, this integrated approach—delivered by experienced physiotherapists and osteopaths—aims not only to address current symptoms but to reduce the risk of ongoing or recurrent pain. By combining hands-on treatment with targeted, progressive rehabilitation, patients are supported in achieving sustainable, long-term outcomes rather than short-term relief alone.