Sports & spinal physiotherapy · Northcliff
Sports & spinal physiotherapy in Northcliff, Johannesburg
Whether it's a nagging lower back after a round of golf, a stiff neck from long hours at a desk, or pain that travels down one leg, the aim is to understand why it's there, and give you a clear path back to moving comfortably.
Understanding the problem
What we mean by spinal conditions
"Spinal conditions" cover a wide range of issues affecting the neck, mid-back, and lower back. They can come on suddenly after an incident or build up gradually over months.
Because the spine sits at the centre of almost every movement, symptoms often show up somewhere other than the spine itself, which is exactly why a proper assessment matters.
The approach
How physiotherapy can help
Sports & spinal physiotherapy is typically hands-on and active. After assessing how your spine and surrounding muscles move and load, treatment may combine hands-on care, targeted exercises, posture and movement advice, and a gradual, structured return to the activities you enjoy.
The goal is to ease your current symptoms while addressing the underlying contributors, so you're less likely to be back in the same place a few months on.
The sports connection
Sports & spinal physiotherapy for active people
Active people put real demand on their spine: rotation in golf, contact and load in rugby, repetitive impact in running.
Mandy Gossip brings a strong sports-physiotherapy background to spinal care, having toured for two seasons with the Sunshine golf tour, worked with junior Lions rugby players, and managed dance-studio injuries. That lens helps when the aim isn't only to settle pain, but to get you safely back to your sport or activity, with a plan to stay there.
What to expect
Your care at Northcliff Physiotherapy
Every session is one-on-one in a tranquil, home-based practice, beginning with a careful assessment and a treatment plan tailored to you, because no two spines, or lifestyles, are the same.
Your physiotherapist
Mandy (Amanda) Gossip
- BSc (Physiotherapy), UCT, 1995
- 25+ years' experience, in Johannesburg since 2000
- Well known in the Northcliff area
- Practice no. 7231970
Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist for back pain?
No. In South Africa, physiotherapists are first-contact practitioners, so you can book an assessment directly without a referral.
Can physiotherapy help sciatica or a pinched nerve?
It often can. Physiotherapy is commonly used to help manage nerve-related pain and to support recovery, though the right approach depends on your individual assessment.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies from person to person depending on the condition and how long it's been present. Mandy will discuss a realistic plan with you after your first assessment.
My back pain is sport-related. Is this the right place?
Yes. Sports-related spinal issues are a core focus, with an emphasis on both settling symptoms and a safe return to activity.
Is physiotherapy for back pain covered by medical aid?
Northcliff Physiotherapy submits claims to all medical aids. How much is covered depends on your medical aid plan.
Ready when you are
Ready to move comfortably again?
If back, neck or nerve-related pain is holding you back, a proper assessment is the best first step. Book a one-on-one sports & spinal physiotherapy appointment with Mandy, and we'll work out a tailored plan to get you back to what you love, and help you stay there.
- Phone087 551 1779
- Emailmandy@ncphysio.co.za
- Address11 Columbia Drive, Northcliff, Randburg, 2115
- ParkingSecure off-street parking
