Conditions We Treat
Not all but most injuries require treatment that incorporate professional advice, massage, mobilisations, manipulation, acupuncture or exercise. Length of treatment depends on nature and severity of injury.
This is not an exhaustive list but examples of conditions treated include:
Trapped nerve, Muscle or ligament strain, Tendinopathy, Surgery or fracture rehabilitation, Arthritis, Bursitis
Specific examples;
Neck – headaches, vertigo, stiffness, disc injury
Shoulder – rotator cuff impingement, tendon tear, dislocation, frozen shoulder,
Arm – tennis/golfers elbow, De Quervains, trigger finger, wrist fractures
Spine – arthritis, disc injury, facet joint irritation, spasm, core instability, sciatica
Hip – replacement, iliotibial band syndrome, glute weakness, trochanter bursitis
Knee – meniscal tear, cartilage damage, anterior knee pain, muscle tear
Ankle – Achillies tendinopathy, shin splint, ligament strain, plantar fasciitis
Physiotherapy is the management of injury using such treatments as massage, manipulation, advice and exercise rather than using drugs or surgery. A physiotherapist will promote, maintain or restore health.
Sports massage uses various techniques to help with muscle pain, reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility and help prevent injuries. Muscle issues can limit flexibility, increase pain and increase risk of future injury. Sports massage is beneficial to the over and under active of us.
