Back & Neck Pain Rehab in Secunda | Madeleen van Eeden Biokinetics

Why it matters

Your back carries you every day.

Back and neck pain are among the most common reasons people stop doing what they enjoy. Long hours sitting, standing or lifting, stress and old injuries all add up.

For many common types of back pain, staying gently active is better than resting in bed. Madeleen finds out how you move, what triggers your pain and where you need more strength or mobility, then builds a programme to help you move with more confidence.

Common problems Madeleen helps with

Lower back pain and stiffness

Neck and shoulder tension

Pain from sitting, driving or long shifts

Disc-related back pain

Recovery after back surgery

Poor posture and rounded shoulders

A weak core and poor lifting technique

Back pain that keeps coming back

Step by step

How Madeleen helps

1

Assess

We look at your posture, movement, strength and flexibility, and what makes your pain better or worse.

2

Settle & mobilise

Gentle movement to ease stiffness and help you feel more comfortable.

3

Strengthen

Progressive strength work for your core, hips and back to support your spine.

4

Build better habits

Safe lifting technique, workstation tips and a home programme to keep you moving.

What to expect

In the practice and at home

At your sessions

Exercises matched to how your back is feeling that day
Coaching on technique and posture
Progress tracking

At home

A short home programme that fits into your day
Practical tips for work, driving and sleeping
Movement breaks for desk and shift workers

Most medical aids accepted. Cover depends on your plan and benefits. Check your medical aid or see what to bring to your first visit.

FAQ

Questions people often ask

Should I rest when my back hurts?

For most common back pain, short periods of rest are fine, but long bed rest usually makes things worse. Gentle movement within comfort tends to help. Seek urgent medical help if back pain comes with loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or buttocks, new weakness in your legs, fever, or follows a fall or accident.

Do I need a scan before I start?

Not always. Many people with back pain don't need a scan. If Madeleen finds anything during your assessment that needs further investigation, she will refer you to your doctor.

Can exercise help with a disc problem?

In many cases, yes. A carefully chosen and progressed exercise programme can help you move with more confidence. Your programme is adapted to your symptoms and any advice from your doctor or surgeon.

I work shifts. Can you work around my roster?

Yes. Appointments start from 07:00 on weekdays, and your home programme is designed to fit around your shifts.

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