Adult Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy
See our Children's Physiotherapy page for anyone under 18 years of age. 

Physiotherapy can help to speed up your recovery from injury, illness or disease and assist you to return to your normal activities.  At Nebula Physio and Wellbeing, we aim to treat not only your pain and symptoms but also their underlying cause.  In addition to short-term relief this approach also provides you with long-term management strategies to prevent reccurrence of your problems.

You will receive a thorough assessment and examination followed by an individualised treatment programme.  Every step will be discussed and explained so that you will gain a full understanding of the underlying cause of your symptoms.  We will work with you to achieve your goals and you will be treated as a whole person not just a condition.  By integrating both physiotherapy and emotional wellbeing, we can effectively maximise function and minimise pain.
We provide expert treatment for a wide range of muscle, joint and bone conditions including (but not limited to):

Neck and Back Problems

  • Acute injuries – such as whiplash, sudden overloading, slips and falls
  • Joint aches and pains – such as arthritis, overuse, repetitive strain injuries, work-station problems, posture issues, sprains and strains, sports injuries
  • Muscle and soft tissue spasms, strains, imbalances and impingements
  • Nerve related pain (i.e. sciatica)
  • Temporo-mandibular joint disorders/jaw pain

Joint Problems

  • Pelvic pain, SIJ (sacroiliac) and coccyx problems
  • Hip problems such as arthritis, bursitis, ITB problems, hip replacements, impingement problems, groin strains
  • Knee problems such as ligament injuries (i.e. MCL or ACL damage), arthritis, patella (kneecap) tracking problems, anterior knee pain, meniscal injuries, cartilage problems, hamstring tears, ITB problems, balance / proprioception issues
  • Ankle / foot problems such as sprains and twists
  • Shoulder problems such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff, impingement and muscle recruitment/patterning issues and shoulder surgery rehabilitation
  • Elbow problems such as tennis elbow and golfers’ elbow, repetitive strain injuries
  • Wrist / hand problems such as post fracture and repetitive strain (RSI) issues
  • Sports injuries

Headaches

  • Cervicogenic headaches (headaches caused by neck problems)
  • Tension and stress-related headaches
  • Headaches from conditions such as temporo-mandibular disorders (TMDs / TMJs)
  • Pregnancy-related headaches
  • Migraines – we offer acupuncture for non-musculoskeletal migraines

Chronic Pain

  • Complex chronic pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hypermobility, any long-term pain problem, including sleep disturbances related to pain.

Ear Conditions

  • Dizziness, vertigo and vestibular disturbances
  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – Epley manoeuvre

Pregnancy / Antenatal Problems

  • Lower back pain
  • Pelvic Gridle Pain (PGP)
  • Symphysis Pubis Disorder (SPD)
  • Sacroiliac joint problems
  • Coccyx pain (tailbone pain)
  • Mid back or rib pain
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Headaches

Postnatal Problems

  • Diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles)
  • Postural problems
  • Back pain and neck pain
  • Postnatal related musculoskeletal weakness
  • C-section scar management

Clinical Pilates

A range of physiotherapy treatment modalities are offered.  Hands-on treatments can help to improve movement, reduce swelling and relieve pain.  These can include joint mobilisations and manipulations, myofascial release work, acupuncture and dry needling, and taping.

Tailored exercise programmes are also offered to provide you with self-management strategies which can improve the effectiveness of other physiotherapy modalities by maintaining movement and increasing strength.