Our Mt. Edgecombe branch of Kings Park Sports Medicine Centre (KPSMC) opened at the beginning of 2011. It is based on the same ethos and principles of KPSMC, which is a multidisciplinary clinic in Durban (first of its kind) formed 24 years ago.
This Mt Edgecombe branch is a vibrant and dynamic multidisciplinary clinic which offers Physiotherapy.
Our practitioners treat conditions across the board and are a proud and highly professional unit that integrate well together. We have a strong referral base for conditions that require specialised treatment or further investigations.
This clinic is open to both residents of the estate as well as non-residents – anyone is welcome!
Our team of physiotherapists are very hands-on as we believe this approach is essential in delivering the desired results.
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and specialise in sports injuries, spinal conditions of the neck and back, headaches, post-operative rehabilitation as well as general maintenance and conditioning of athletes.
Our typical treatment will consist of a hands-on soft tissue release as well as a joint mobilization or manipulation. We normally combine electrotherapy or acupuncture to the treatment depending on the condition.
A comprehensive assessment is given in the first session and exercise prescriptions are given in the following sessions. Patients may then be referred to the Biokineticist.
Conditions Treated:
• all sporting injuries
• muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
• neck pain and stiffness
• whiplash injuries
• low back pain (disc prolapse)
• arthritis
• sciatica
• post-operative rehab
• overuse injuries
• poor posture (core stability work)
• general maintenance and advice for athletes
Address : Mount Edgecombe Country Club, Estate 1, under club house, Gate 2
Email : info@kpmed.co.za
Clinic hours : Monday – Friday: 7am – 6pm, Sat: 8am – 12.30pm
Appointments : Contact the main Office on 031 303 3874 for bookings or the practitioner direct by cellphone 076 799 2486
When you lift something, reach for something, or turn your head in any direction, does it hurt? If so, you may be experiencing neck pain. Neck pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages and can result from a single incident (whiplash from an accident) or from prolonged stress on the neck (as in the case of someone who often reads or works at a computer).
It is also common to experience some degree of neck pain as you get older because of natural changes to the spine and nervous system. Understanding the different types of neck pain will help you identify the source and treatment options.
This article will discuss those differences and why seeing a physio for your neck pain could be beneficial.
Arthritis and degenerative changes in the spine
There are multiple joints in the spine that can become arthritic over time. This can cause stiffness in the joints and make it difficult to move. This can lead to pain in the neck.
Disc problems and degenerative disc disease
The discs in the spine act as cushions between the bones and ligaments in the spine. With age, they can become less springy and be more likely to bulge or rupture, putting pressure on the surrounding nerves and causing pain.
Nerve issues
The nerves in the neck can become irritated and inflamed due to injury or poor posture. This can result in pain, tingling, and weakness in certain areas of the body.