Remedial soft tissue therapy for cyclists
I am an advanced sports remedial therapist in Paddington, Brisbane, and I work with cyclists on the overuse and posture injuries that come with long hours in the saddle: the neck, lower back, knees and achilles. Hands-on treatment that finds the mechanism.
Why cyclists pick up injuries
Cycling holds you in one fixed posture for hours and repeats a narrow pedalling motion thousands of times. Add fit and load and it is a recipe for overuse and postural strain.
The sore spot is often not the cause. Knee pain can come from the fit, neck pain from the mid-back. I find that chain and treat it.
What I work on
Health fund rebates
Rebates are available through participating private health funds. Bring your card and I will give you the paperwork you need to claim.
How the treatment works
Assessment
I take your history, watch how you move, and use orthopaedic testing to rule things in or out. Black and white: positive or negative.
Treatment
Hands-on soft tissue work, with real time on the table. I treat the whole area involved, not just the point of pain.
Education
You leave understanding your own body. A few sessions in, you can tell me what is happening and why. That is what keeps it from coming back.
Common questions
Do I need to stop riding?
Not always. Often we manage load rather than stop completely. I will give you a straight answer once I have assessed it.
Is this the same as seeing a physio?
No, and it is not meant to replace one. My focus is deep, hands-on soft tissue treatment with real time on the table. If you need a physio, imaging, or a doctor, I will point you there.
Is this a sports massage?
No. A sports massage is a general, relaxation-style rub down. This is clinical treatment for a specific problem. This is not relax. This is treatment.
Get back in the saddle
Tell me what is going on and what you want to get back to. We start from there.
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