Wye Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd

21/10/2024

Do you know the difference between an X-ray, CT scan and MRI scan?

X-Ray:

* Creates 2D images
* Used primarily to see bones and detect some cancers and Pneumonia
* Most common and widely available
* Use radiation to produce images

CT scan:

* Creates 3D images
* Used primarily to diagnose conditions in soft tissues and organs
* More powerful than an X-ray
* Takes a 360-degree image

MRI Scan:

* Creates 3D images
* Used primarily to scan the brain, spine, breasts, muscles, abdomen and neck
* Use a powerful magnet and radiowaves
* Creates cross section images

If you feel you need an MRI scan and cannot wait for one on the NHS, we can refer you privately for one in as little as 7 days, of course after a thorough assessment and explanation of the possible condition. You might not need one.

10/10/2024

What do you all think?

30/09/2024

Sciatica refers to pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica most often happens when a herniated disk or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the lumbar spine nerve roots.

If you are suffering from this condition, we can help to relieve it, book an appointment on 01233 811663

08/07/2024

30/03/2023

Comparing MRI findings between painful shoulders and non-painful shoulders!

17/02/2023

Pain in your leg? It is your hip or back? A thorough clinical assessment by one of our experienced physiotherapists will help to elucidate the source of pain and make a treatment plan for your condition.

02/12/2022

Wye Physiotherapy Clinic Christmas tree is sitting proudly at Saint Margaret’s Church, Hothfield for this years’ Angels Festival. If you have spare time this weekend, the church will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday.

16/11/2022

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
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👉Many people don’t realize that many (66.66%) disc herniations reabsorb with time and conservative care.

🧬The images in this post are from a case report from the New England Journal of Medicine (see reference) that documents the spontaneous resorption of a disc herniation without surgery.

🔎Case Study: A 29-year-old woman presented to the spine clinic with new-onset pain in her right leg, accompanied by paresthesia. MRI of the lumbar spine revealed a lumbar disc herniation resulting in substantial spinal stenosis and nerve-root compression (first image).

📗The patient elected conservative treatment with physical therapy and an epidural injection of glucocorticoids. A second MRI obtained at follow-up 5 months after presentation showed resolution of the herniation (second image). Her clinical symptoms resolved, and she was discharged from the clinic.

🧠The details of this individual’s rehab were not given in the case study, but it is important to know that relatively simple programs that include movements like walking, general low back mobility drills and low-load resistance training exercises help the majority of people.

📘References: Hong J and Ball PA. Resolution of Lumbar Disk Herniation without Surgery. N Engl J Med. 2016.

📙Zhong M, et al. Incidence of Spontaneous Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-Analysis. Pain Physician. 2017.

📒Chiu C, et al. The probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review. Clin Rehabil. 2015.

04/07/2022

Now, you can’t miss us!!

09/05/2022

If you are suffering from Vertigo, get yourself assessed and treated by one of our amazing physiotherapist. Telephone 01233 811663

18/03/2022