Conditions We Treat
Whether you have a new problem, or have been living with your condition for many years, our bespoke range of treatments are tailored exactly to your needs. Physio Môn treat and manage a wide variety of sporting, occupational and general musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. You do not need to see a GP before booking a physiotherapy appointment, and if you’re not sure if physiotherapy could help you we are more than happy to advise, with no obligation to book. Here are just some of the conditions we treat at the clinic…
Back pain is very common and most of us will experience it at some point in our lives. For the vast majority of people it is not caused by anything serious and it is likely to get better by itself within a few weeks. Sciatica occurs when your sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed, this can give you pain and pins and needles going down your leg to your foot. It’s important to keep moving and bed rest for more than a couple of days is not advised. However, if you are struggling to manage your symptoms and would like treatment or if you would just like advice and reassurance we are here to help.
During an appointment with us you will firstly receive a full assessment where we will take time to find out about the pain and how it affects you. We will then assess your back movements, muscle strength and nerve function. We will be able to explain the cause of your symptoms and come up with a treatment plan. Treatment can include various hands on techniques as well as exercise prescriptions tailored for you. We’ll make sure you go home with a better understanding of your problem, and a plan of what you can do to help yourself.
Whiplash injuries are generally sustained after sudden movements of the neck, like being involved in a road traffic accident, pain and stiffness often come on a few hours later, or the following day. Most of the time this will get better by itself, however, if you are struggling to manage your symptoms and would like treatment or if you would just like advice and reassurance we are here to help.
During an appointment with us you will firstly receive a full assessment where we will take time to find out about the pain and how it affects you. We will then assess your neck movements, muscle strength and nerve function if necessary. We will be able to explain the cause of your symptoms and come up with a treatment plan. Treatment can include various hands on techniques as well as exercise prescriptions and posture advice tailored for you. We’ll make sure you go home with a better understanding of your problem, and a plan of what you can do to help yourself.
The Physio Môn team are all pretty sporty covering running, walking, paddleboarding, cycling and the occasional bit of climbing between us, so we’ve had our own fair share of sports injuries and know how frustrating it is to be out of action. Perhaps an ankle sprain is stopping you from running or you can’t play golf because of a shoulder injury, whatever the problem, why not book an appointment and see how our expert advice and treatment can help you get back to doing what you love most. If you enjoy walking why not also look at our Môn Walkers page here and see how you can get involved.
We commonly treat all sorts of knee injuries at the clinic, from children with knee pain after growth spurts to runners with knee injuries, to arthritic knees and everything in between. There are many different causes of knee pain and a physiotherapy assessment will include assessing the joint, muscles, ligaments and cartilage in order to identify the most likely cause of the problem. We have decades of experience in assessing and treating all types of knee pain and will be able to recommend a treatment plan that’s right for you. This may include manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, taping, ultrasound, acupuncture and a home exercise programme.
Tennis elbow is pain felt on the outside of the elbow and usually has nothing to do with playing tennis! It can happen after periods of repeated overuse such as painting or hammering. A physiotherapy assessment will include a thorough examination of the elbow and whole arm, often including the neck as this can also be a cause of elbow pain. We will explain the diagnosis to you and discuss a treatment plan. One of the most important things when you have tennis elbow is to avoid the aggravating activities – this isn’t always easy! We can help advice on ways you can do this as well as any appropriate support you could try. Physiotherapy treatment includes hands on techniques and a stretching and strengthing plan designed to improve symptoms in a pain free way. Acupuncture is also another treatment choice that can be discussed and works well in treating this condition.
Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the heel and under the arch of the foot. This is typically at its worst when you start walking on the foot after a period of rest, such as first thing in the morning getting out of bed. Usually it gets better once you start walking around for a while. A simple tip you can try that often helps is to place a bottle of water in the freezer until it freezes and then roll the cold bottle under the sole of your foot while you are sitting down – this helps to massage the muscles under the foot and reduce inflammation.
A physiotherapy assessment will include thorough assessment of the foot and leg to make sure it is plantar fasciitis that is causing your symptoms. Treatment choices include hands on techniques such as soft tissue massage of the foot and calf, taping to offload structures can also be very effective. Teaching you ways of stretching and strengthening the surrounding muscles and discussion of footwear will also take place. Acupuncture is another treatment option for this condition.
A fracture is another word for a broken bone and the majority of time these will be managed in a cast for the first few weeks. It’s once the cast comes off that the hard work of rehabilitation begins, and that’s where we come in. Whether you have broken your wrist, ankle or something else you will usually have been in plaster for a few weeks and when this is removed the limb will be stiff and weak, physiotherapists are experts at rehabilitating you back to good health.
At Physio Môn we know all the local orthopaedic consultants and have good working relationships with them. We can provide you with as much or as little help as you need to get you back to achieving your goals.
Shoulder problems are one of the conditions we treat the most at the clinic and there are many different causes such as rotator cuff injuries. A physiotherapy assessment includes a thorough assessment of the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles as well as looking at the neck (which can sometimes refer pain) in order to diagnose the problem. From there we will be able to discuss your diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan which may include hands on techniques such as manual therapy, soft tissue massage, tailored exercise plans, taping or acupuncture. One of the most common shoulder conditions is a Frozen shoulder, this is characterised by pain and stiffness which can last for many months, sometimes longer. This can be difficult to manage, your physiotherapist will be able to explain the diagnosis fully to you and teach you how to help yourself get better as quickly as possible as well as provide treatment to reduce pain and help improve movement.
Women often experience pain and musculoskeletal problems relating directly to pregnancy, both ante and post-natal. Some of these problems may hamper normal movement during pregnancy, and may persist post-natally making coping with a new born and a return to normal activity difficult. It’s very easy to dismiss musculoskeletal problems as “just being a part of pregnancy”. However certain conditions and symptoms can be significantly improved, some even completely resolved, with the correct treatment. We offer both Antenatal and Postnatal Rehabilitation. If you’re struggling with any of the following problems get in touch and let us help:
Pelvic girdle pain (also called SPD pain)
Diastasis rectus abdominus (when you get a gap between your tummy muscles at the front)
Back pain
Pelvic floor problems
Struggling to return to exercise after baby arrives, or just not sure when or how to go about it and would like advice
Please note these appointment sessions are currently only available on Fridays.
If you’ve recently had orthopaedic surgery we can help with your rehabilitation. Working closely with all the local orthopaedic surgeons for many years the team at Physio Môn are all highly experienced in treating post operative patients. So whether you’ve just had a knee replacement, shoulder surgery or a hip operation we can help you on your rehab journey. We provide flexible appointments covering weekdays, evenings and weekends and can give you as much help as you require.
Hip pain can really affect your quality of life and your ability to get out and about. Two of the most common causes of hip pain are arthritis and hip impingement, both of which can usually be helped with physiotherapy. A thorough physiotherapy assessment includes assessing the hip joint itself, the surrounding muscles and the lower back area (which can often refer pain). We will then explain the cause of your symptoms and what can be done about it. Treatment can include hands on techniques and a tailored home exercise plan.
When pain is persistent and lasts beyond the time it would take for tissues to heal we call it chronic pain. Chronic pain can be difficult to manage and can affect many areas of your life. We can help you understand how pain works which in turn can help you feel more in control of your body. We can help teach you techniques such as pacing to help you manage your pain and design tailored exercise programmes at a level you can manage to help you achieve your goals. Our goal is to promote self management and to get you to a point that you can manage your own symptoms without needing regular appointments.
