Diagnosis | Treatment | Recovery
Why do some tissues heal fully while others
stay in a constant state of chronic discomfort?
Understanding the complex mechanisms behind healing and recovery is key to finding lasting relief.
So what causes pain?
A Physiotherapist's career is dedicated to understanding how the body functions, particularly in it’s response to injury. Chronic or intense pain can cause changes within the nervous system that increase sensitivity and weaken muscles through decreased mobility. Over time stiffness begins manifesting more deeply into connective tissue leading to permanent effects if left untreated.
Joint, muscle and connective tissue manipulation can be powerful tools for reducing pain, stiffness and improving muscular imbalances. Dry needling or western acupuncture techniques are also useful in relieving discomfort by normalizing nervous system activity. In some cases therapeutic taping or orthopaedic supports may be requested to help the afflicted area move more easily, while tailored exercise programs address further underlying issues like stretching restricted tissues or strengthening weak muscles - all of which serves as a holistic approach towards recovery.