Diagnosis | Treatment | Recovery
Why can some tissues heal fully while others
stay in a state of chronic discomfort?
Understanding the complex mechanisms behind healing and recovery is
key to finding lasting relief.
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.