General Physiotherapy
Expert musculoskeletal care, right alongside our pelvic health team.
At Fitt Physiotherapy our general physiotherapy team work closely alongside our pelvic floor physiotherapists to provide truly integrated care. Because the body doesn't compartmentalise and neither do we.
Whether you're managing pregnancy-related back pain, recovering from an injury, dealing with a chronic musculoskeletal condition or simply trying to move more comfortably — our team are here to help.
Conditions we treat
Our general physiotherapy team treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including:
✦ Pregnancy-related pelvic and back pain — pelvic girdle pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction, sacroiliac joint pain and lower back pain during pregnancy
✦ Back and neck pain — acute and chronic, including disc-related pain and postural issues
✦ Hip pain — including bursitis, hip impingement and gluteal tendinopathy
✦ Knee pain — patellofemoral pain, osteoarthritis and ligament injuries
✦ Wrist and hand pain — including carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain
✦ Sciatica — pain radiating down the leg from sciatic nerve irritation
✦ Postural aches and pains — from desk work, feeding positions or lifestyle factors
✦ Sports and exercise injuries — acute and overuse
Dry needling
Dry needling is offered by Sarah as part of our musculoskeletal treatment toolkit, particularly for muscular pain, tension and trigger points.
Dry needling involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific trigger points within tight muscles. When a needle reaches a trigger point you may feel a brief twitch response, this is the muscle releasing tension and is a sign the treatment is working.
Benefits of dry needling:
✦ Reduces pain and muscle tightness
✦ Improves flexibility and range of motion
✦ Increases blood flow and promotes tissue healing
✦ Complements hands-on manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation
Sarah regularly uses dry needling for:
✦ Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy
✦ Lower back and hip pain
✦ Postural neck and shoulder tension
✦ Musculoskeletal pain in the postpartum period
Aches and pains slow you down. Let's sort them out.
Book with our team for a thorough assessment and a treatment plan that actually works.