Back & Neck Clinic

Ireland's Premier Spinal Rehabilitation Solution

The majority of back and neck patients we see have been referred to DBC from their Orthopaedic Spinal or Neurosurgical Consultants. However, we also see patient’s who are referred by their GP, Occupational Physician or indeed self-refer.

It Starts with a
Baseline Assesment

THE KEY IS TO PUT AS MANY FACTS & FIGURES ON YOUR PROBLEM AS WE CAN.

Objective measures (Range of Movement, Muscle Endurance using EMG etc.) help us to classify your condition, as well as giving us a starting point for your treatment plan.

The great thing about numbers is that they also allow us to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment through a rehab program.

What does a Baseline Assessment Entail?

1. A Baseline Back Or Neck Assessment Takes 1 Hour With A Member Of Our Spine-Specialist Team.

2.After Taking Your History & Listening To Your Story, We Complete A Full Clinical Assessment Which Includes An In-Depth Look At The Biomechanics Of Your Spine

3. We Then Move To Our Rehab Gym For Some Measurements & Tests

4.We Then Sit Down To Discuss The Results & Start The Process Of Treatment Planning & Goal Setting With You

What is a Back & Neck Programme?

Following your assessment, we develop a treatment plan specific and individual to you. Treatment sessions are 45 mins to 1 hour long and are predominantly exercise-based – using our devices to get your spine moving and safely activate your muscles. Our Chartered Physiotherapists use manual therapy and various other adjunct modalities to support our active rehabilitation approach. The program is supplemented with a home exercise routine, which helps to support and speed up your rate of improvement.

How many sessions do patient’s typically need?

This of course depends on the issue you have, how long it has been going on and whether or not you are a post-operative patient. To give an example, our average chronic back or neck pain patient attends for 12 x 1 hour rehabilitation sessions.

Why do you need machines to assess and treat patients?

Following your assessment, we develop a treatment plan specific and individual to you. Treatment sessions are 45 mins to 1 hour long and are predominantly exercise-based – using our devices to get your spine moving and safely activate your muscles. Our Chartered Physiotherapists use manual therapy and various other adjunct modalities to support our active rehabilitation approach. The program is supplemented with a home exercise routine, which helps to support and speed up your rate of improvement.

I'm booked in for an Assessment,
what do I need to bring with me?

The Baseline Assessment is not too complicated! But do see this checklist to make sure you have all the information we need so you can get the most our of the assessment:

Your referral letter (if you have one)

Your MRI scan CD(s) and Report(s)

Loose fitting clothes for your clinical assessment & any measurements we need to take

Our Service in the Eyes of Our Patients

Feel free to Contact Us

We are here to answer your questions, provide additional information and provide you with the assistance you need.

We understand that each situation is unique, which is why our team is ready to listen to your needs and propose personalized solutions. Whether you want to make an appointment, learn more about our services or consult with our experienced physiotherapy specialists

01 465 2454

Ashleaf

01 531 0333

Bray

045 874 133

Naas

090 6475898

Athlone

044 936 2400

Mullingar

01 531 2800

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