Real Time Ultrasound

Who does it help?

 
Those with:-
 

• acute back problems
• recurring back problems
• long term back problems

Have you found that your back gets better with treatment and then for no reason ‘goes’ again?

We have the answer!

All this could be partly due to the fact that your ‘core stability’ muscles (the deep abdominal muscles) are inhibited or weak and need rehabilitating.   These are the muscles that stabilise your spine automatically with any movement, and research has shown that after back problems these muscles become inhibited and the back becomes less stable.  It therefore starts relying on your main movement muscles, to stabilise, which then go into spasm and cause pain.

What is it?

The Real Time Ultrasound enables us to look at the efficiency and effectiveness of your deep core muscles in the abdomen.  The main muscle we target is your Transversus Abdominus which is the deepest of the four layers of your abdominal muscles.  It acts, along with your pelvic floor muscles and your deep back muscles, like a corset or belt to support your back during everyday activities.

How does it work?

The ‘pilates’ type exercises are very useful but do you know if you are working the right muscles? Not really.

By using the real time ultrasound, you and the Physiotherapist, can both see how well the muscle is working and practice activating it through various exercises to improve its strength and effectiveness.

So how do you rehabilitate your ‘core stabilisers’?

 Our Physiotherapist will assess your back and scan your muscles so that we can advise you on the best exercises to do at home or in the gym to strengthen your back and abdominals.

How much does it cost?

Per 30 minute session – £54

Please note: Real Time Ultrasound only available in London