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Why your neck hurts by 3pm
Tight neck, tense shoulders, headache creeping in by mid-afternoon? Plenty of Alderley desk workers and train commuters know it well.
Why does it happen? Holding your head forward for hours loads the muscles at the base of your skull and upper back, and they tire out.
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07 3351 5177 · 170 Patricks Road, Ferny Hills QLD 4055
Alderley is a younger, professional suburb: its median age was 35 at the 2021 Census, and professionals made up 38.3% of employed residents, against 21.4% across Queensland.
Nearly a quarter of employed residents (24.2%) worked at home on Census day. If long desk days are leaving you with a stiff neck and shoulders, our Ferny Hills clinic can help you work out why.
In the national Profiling Australia's Pain study, people with neck pain rated their average pain around 55 out of 100, and people with back pain around 62 out of 100.
Try this: every 30 minutes, drop your shoulders, tuck your chin gently and turn your head slowly left and right 5 times.
If pain keeps returning, a physio can release stiff areas, strengthen the muscles holding you upright and tweak your workstation so it stops coming back.
4.1% of employed Alderley residents travelled to work by train in 2021, against 1.1% across Queensland, and 58.8% worked full-time.
Long hours at a screen and time on the train add up to long stretches with your head held forward, which loads the muscles at the base of your skull and upper back.
We treat the stiff areas, strengthen the muscles that hold you upright and look at your workstation set-up with you.
We treat for the following conditions:
We focus on strengthening your body to support your joints, getting them moving again and improving your overall ability to move. In order to get you to this point, we come up with an individualised exercise plan for you to increase your strength and flexibility.
Arthritis treatment
Sports injuries affect bones, muscles, tissues and cartilage and are detrimental to normal daily activities, not just athletic performance. Sports injuries require supervision and time to heal safely.
Sports physio rehab
We will decide upon a course of action and treat you with manual therapy, exercises and use of heat or ice to relieve pain. This includes training for proper lifting, sitting, and bending and proper sleeping positions.
Back pain
Hydrotherapy focuses on slow and controlled movements that lead to relaxation. At the same time, pushing against the water helps improve muscle strength.
Hydrotherapy
This includes our Vibro Trainer for advanced muscle training and our Gaitscan™ biomechanical footprint scanner to identify abnormalities and prescribe custom orthotics.
Our equipment
We also supply equipment that aids in rehabilitation and injury prevention such as supportive braces, therapeutic sandals and contoured pillows. Our staff is happy to help you obtain these materials to promote your speedy recovery.
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Our treatment plan for you begins with a comprehensive assessment and physical exam to diagnose your condition. We then communicate with you and other health professionals to collaborate on a treatment and recovery plan to get you back on your feet. When we have determined your health goal, we will begin treatment which involves hands-on mobilisation and soft tissue techniques.
Once your initial complaint is treated, we will teach you to manage your pain and aid your recovery.
All of our treatment techniques are based on scientific research and clinical experience. We are always adapting to new treatment methods and advances in technology so you receive the most up-to-date care.
At Ferny Hills Physiotherapy Centre, we don’t see you as just another patient. We understand that your body and your circumstances are highly unique, which is why we provide distinctive treatment to each client that will most benefit the individual. We want your treatment experience to be positive and effective.
Holding your head forward for hours loads the muscles at the base of your skull and upper back, and they tire as the day goes on.
It can. Alongside treatment and strengthening, a physio can look at how you sit and suggest changes to your workstation.
If it keeps coming back or the headaches are disrupting your day, book an assessment. Seek urgent medical care for neck pain after an accident, or with numbness or weakness in your arms.
Our clinic is at 170 Patricks Road, Ferny Hills, and we do not have a clinic in Alderley. Alderley residents are welcome to book an appointment at Ferny Hills.
No. Physiotherapists are primary care practitioners, so you can book directly without a doctor’s referral.
We work with the leading Australian private health funds, so eligible patients can claim their rebate at the time of treatment with our on-site terminal.
We will review your health history and ask questions about your symptoms to pinpoint any behaviours that may be contributing factors to your pain.
Ferny Hills Physiotherapy, 170 Patricks Road, Ferny Hills. Experienced team, appointments 7am to 6pm, major health funds welcome.
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