Chronic Pain
Physiotherapy
Pain that has stayed too long deserves proper attention
When pain outlasts the expected healing time it becomes a condition in its own right, affecting your body, your nervous system, your thinking and your quality of life. Our Physiotherapists bring a modern, evidence informed approach: hands on treatment where it helps, active rehabilitation, and education that changes how you understand what is happening.
Treating the nervous system as well as the tissue
Persistent pain is more than a physical problem. Over time the nervous system can become sensitised, amplifying pain signals even where the tissue has healed. We work on both sides of that. Gentle manual therapy addresses muscle tension and joint stiffness where they are present. Graded movement builds your tolerance and your confidence. And we walk you through the science of your own pain, so you can separate “hurt” from “harm” and make your own decisions about what is safe.
A first appointment that starts with your story
We begin with a thorough conversation about your pain history, what you have already tried, and what you want to achieve. You guide the physical assessment. From there, sessions are individual and typically weekly, combining hands on treatment with active exercise and education. Our North Rocks and Five Dock clinics offer a calm, unhurried environment.
Conditions we work with
We support people with persistent low back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, chronic headache, osteoarthritis related pain, persistent post surgical pain, and widespread pain conditions. Each plan is individual.
Common Questions
Pain does not always equal tissue damage. In chronic pain the nervous system can keep generating pain signals long after the original problem has resolved. This is a real physiological process, not something imaginary, and the right approach can dial that sensitivity back.
Not always. Some discomfort during movement is normal and safe. Your physio will help you learn which sensations you can move into and which ones mean you should modify.
