Most Common Reasons for Visiting a Physiotherapist

It’s not all ice packs, sports tape and shoulder rubs — physiotherapy is about helping your body move well, recover better, and stay stronger for longer. Whether you’re dealing with pain, planning surgery, or just want to future-proof your body, our team is here and ready to help. Call us on 02 9838 3030 to make an appointment today.

Pain management

This is one of the most common reasons people visit a physiotherapist. From chronic low back pain to postural tension headaches, physiotherapists assess the source of your pain and develop targeted plans to address it. Treatment may include manual therapy, exercises, dry needling, or education about your condition.

Injury recovery

Whether it’s a sprained ankle from netball or a pulled hamstring at the gym, physiotherapists are experts in musculoskeletal injuries. We don’t just help you recover — we aim to help you return stronger and reduce your risk of re-injury. Rehab isn’t just about healing tissue; it’s about restoring function.

Pre- and post-surgical support

Before surgery, a physiotherapist can help strengthen the area and prepare your body for recovery. After surgery, we guide you through the process of regaining movement, strength, and confidence. This is especially important after orthopaedic surgeries like joint replacements, ACL reconstructions, or spinal procedures.

Postural and movement advice

Not sure if you’re moving efficiently? Dealing with work-from-home posture problems? A physiotherapist can assess your posture, gait, and movement patterns to identify imbalances or compensations. We then give you exercises and advice to optimise the way you move, reducing the risk of strain and pain over time.

Injury prevention

Physiotherapists don’t just treat injuries — we aim to help you prevent them. That might mean creating a gym program that builds balanced strength, helping you train smarter for a marathon, or showing you how to avoid repetitive strain at work. A little prevention goes a long way when it comes to maintaining an active life.

You don’t need to be in agony or wrapped in bandages to see us — sometimes the best results come from early advice and proactive care. For more information, or just to find out whether your foam roller is friend or foe, call Philip Wood Physiotherapy on 02 9838 3030.