The Pain Relief Clinic

Consider an assessment if pain is significant, is not settling as expected, keeps returning, limits your sport or everyday activities, or if you are unsure how safely to return to training. Significant trauma or other concerning symptoms may require urgent medical assessment.

Osteopaths commonly assess musculoskeletal problems involving muscles, tendons and joints. Assessment helps determine whether osteopathic management is appropriate or whether further investigation is needed.

Where appropriate, yes. Hands-on treatment can be combined with rehabilitation exercises designed around the demands of your sport and your current stage of recovery.

Returning to sport should be based on more than whether pain has disappeared. Movement, strength, confidence and the specific demands of your activity should also be considered. A graded return is often preferable.

Recurring symptoms are a reason to look beyond the painful area alone. Assessment can consider factors such as strength, mobility, training load and previous injuries so that rehabilitation can address relevant contributors.

This depends on the injury, how long it has been present and your sporting goals. The likely number of treatments will be discussed at the initial consultation and a treatment and rehabilitation plan will be tailored to you.