Demystifying physio and its treatments

Physiotherapy is often regarded as the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, to be undertaken when injury occurs. Yet it’s a myth that physio is only useful after you are injured.

Seeing a physio even when you’re in peak form is a great way to prevent injury from occurring in the first place. And of course physio isn’t solely used to treat physical symptoms; it can also enhance and repair mental wellbeing and health.

Here’s our easy guide to demystify the treatments we provide at The Urban Physio.

Arthritis & joint pain

If your joints are suffering due to the degenerative effects of arthritis, physio can help slow the progression of bone damage, restore joint movement, reduce pain and strengthen muscles.

Dry needling & acupuncture

Dry needling and acupuncture works as a deep trigger point release to reduce muscle tightness and pain through inserting very fine needles into key points across the body. By encouraging blood flow to promote natural healing, your physical and emotional wellness improves naturally.

Headaches

Targeting the cause of debilitating headaches rather than the symptoms is the recommended long term solution. We’ll get to the root of your headaches and then treat the issue to reduce their frequency and intensity, enabling you to enjoy your full urban lifestyle.

Massage therapy & trigger point release

One of the ways to improve bodily function and reduce pain is through massage therapy and trigger point release. A key element in the restoration of normal movement, this treatment leads to improved emotional wellness.

Muscle balance

If you’re feeling out of balance or suffering from frequent injuries, your muscles could be to blame. We can provide a holistic assessment of your entire body to give you an in-depth insight into why injuries are occurring.

Pre & post op rehabilitation

It’s often overlooked, but rehabilitation before surgery can set you up for a more successful result. Our rehabilitation programmes help strengthen and stabilise your muscles to maximise your recovery.

Spinal manipulation & mobilisation

During injury, joints can become very stiff, causing muscle spasm and prolonged recovery. Joint mobilisation and manipulation allow joints to move freely again by reducing pain and improving healing time.

Sports injury rehabilitation

Sports injury rehabilitation uses massage and pain reduction techniques to re-strengthen and re-condition muscles. Seeing a physio regularly can help to actively prevent injury from occurring in the first place, keeping you at peak performance.

Wellness

Sedentary office work and workplace pressures are underrated threats to wellness. We can perform a thorough assessment and provide you with a plan to ensure you’re functioning pain free, at full capacity.

Click below to book your world class appointment today or call 09 216 7799 to discuss how The Urban Physio can support your wellness for an urban lifestyle!