For me, physiotherapy is so much more than just treating pain. In my practice I aim to focus on understanding you as an individual and help restore you to full body wellness. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition, preparing for surgery or have just had surgery, suffering from burnout or chronic fatigue, or simply wanting to move more comfortably, physiotherapy can play an important role in helping you achieve your health and movement goals.
I use a variety of different treatment techniques including education, exercise, myofascial release, neural release, joint mobilisation, lymph drainage, and nervous system regulation.
Physiotherapy can help with a variety of conditions:
1. Pain Relief
One of the most common reasons people visit a physiotherapist is pain.
Physiotherapy can help manage pain associated with injuries, back and neck problems, arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.
Rather than simply focusing on the symptoms, I identify factors that may be contributing to your pain and help you develop strategies to improve your movement and function.
2. Recovery After Injury
Whether you have suffered a sports injury, muscle strain, joint injury or another physical injury, rehabilitation can help you return to normal activities safely.
3. Rehabilitation After Surgery
Surgery can affect your strength, mobility and ability to perform everyday activities.
Physiotherapy can form an important part of post-operative rehabilitation.
Starting the right rehabilitation programme at the appropriate time can help support your recovery and improve your overall function.
I have a particular interest in helping women post breast cancer surgery. This includes regaining normal movement, scar tissue management, and the treatment of associated lymph oedema.
4. Better Posture
Poor posture and muscle imbalances can contribute to discomfort and movement problems, particularly when spending long periods sitting at a desk or using electronic devices.
Physiotherapy can help identify postural issues and teach you exercises and movement strategies to improve your posture, strength and body awareness.
Small changes to the way you sit, stand and move can make a significant difference over time.
5. Supporting Your Overall Wellbeing
Movement has benefits that go beyond muscles and joints. Being physically active can support your energy levels, confidence, independence and overall wellbeing. When pain or physical limitations prevent you from doing the things you enjoy, it can also affect your emotional wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing is just as important as physical wellbeing. I have a special interest in helping patients struggling with dysregulated nervous systems – this can be from chronic pain, depression, anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and trauma.
Move better. Feel better. Live better.
