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We treat across a wide variety of spinal pain disorders. From acute pain episodes such as muscle spasms, or more long-standing issues like a disc pathology or work-related back pain. Following a comprehensive assessment, we will give you a clear picture of why you are getting pain in the area. From this assessment, we will give you a bespoke treatment plan to help restore you to optimal health. Should you require further specialist advice, we can provide fast access to a wide range of consultant services and radiological investigations.
We provide individual pre- and post-operative rehabilitation programmes for anyone undergoing orthopedic procedures, such as:
We work closely with many Orthopedic surgeons to ensure our rehabilitation programmes are in keeping with best practice so that our clients attain the best outcomes possible.
Since 2009, we have worked for several professional teams across Ireland, the UK, and New Zealand. We offer the latest treatment techniques and strength rehab prescription for a wide variety of sports injuries to help the client return safely and as quickly as possible to their sport. We also build resilience against further injuries to give you the confidence to perform at your highest level. Whatever the injury, we will provide you with a clear diagnosis and a return to play protocol that will give you the confidence to return to competing at an optimal level.
Degenerative problems include the following:
All of these painful conditions can be improved through a bespoke treatment plan depending on your condition. These plans aim to improve your range of motion in a particular joint, improve your strength and stability and ultimately reduce your pain levels.
What are growing pains? The term "growing pains" refers to a benign (not dangerous) pattern of pain in the limbs. This pain usually occurs in children aged 2 to 12. These pains are the most common type of limb pain in children. Between 10% and 35% of children will have these pains at least once. Growing pains occur mostly in the legs (shins, calves, behind the knees or thighs), and affect both sides of the body. The pain appears late in the day or at night, often awakening the child. By morning the child is well, with no pain or stiffness. Parents often report that they can predict when the pain will occur, often on days of increased physical activity or when the child is tired and grumpy. The duration of the pain is usually between 10 and 30 minutes, although it might range from minutes to hours. The degree of pain can be mild or very severe. Growing pains are intermittent, with pain-free intervals from days to months. In some children, the pain can occur daily. Early intervention of growing pain conditions will reduce the pain the child is experiencing and prevent the athlete from developing long term mobility issues that may impact their daily lives and participation in sport. Examples of such conditions are:
The causes of neck pain are numerous and varied and the underlying cause may not be evident from X-ray or MRI tests. Neck pain can be influenced by many factors e.g. occupation, sport, hobbies, lifestyle, previous surgery or injuries. Often more than one factor is responsible, therefore a multidimensional and holistic approach to treatment is required. There are many forms of neck pain, most commonly an acute wry neck, whiplash or arthritis of the facet joints. Pain can refer from the upper regions of the neck if inflamed or injured and present as a headache. At AON Physiotherapy, we take a thorough history to determine the exact location of the pain, it’s aggravating and easing factors and mechanism of onset. A physical examination includes assessment of movement, detection of spasm, stiffness, pain and tenderness in the muscles and joints of the comparable area. A neurological examination is performed if nerve root irritation is described. We also go one step further, we will how the body moves as a whole, especially the upper part. Very often neck pain can be caused by muscle in the neck over working or being over active because the muscles of the shoulder joints and arm are weak or not performing efficiently
Physiotherapy may not always be the first thing people consider for a headache. Headaches are very easy to treat with physiotherapy, and have quick and effective results. At AON Physiotherapy, we have the necessary manual therapy skills to assess and treat the joint and soft tissue structures that often cause headache and headache associated problems. 80% of headaches and migraines come from joint problems in the spine at the top of the neck and are treatable with physiotherapy. Pain that is experienced in the head or face, and originates from the joints or soft tissue in the neck is known as a cervicogenic headache. The nerves from this area in the spine have a direct link with the part of the brain that is associated with headaches. There are over 300 types of headache, including tension headache, cervicogenic headache, migraines and cluster headaches, but many have very similar symptoms. Headaches may occur as a direct result of trauma, e.g. post motor vehicle accident, a fall onto the neck or shoulder, or a direct compression onto the top of the head. Poor working or sleeping posture and repetitive or sustained activities e.g. cycling, racquet sports or holding a heavy bag on one shoulder cause headache, with possible contributing factors of stress, age and degenerative conditions.
There are numerous causes of shoulder pain. The following are some of the most common examples. Not all pain felt around the shoulder region is coming from the shoulder joint. Referral of pain from the neck (cervical spine) is often accompanied by pain around the top of the shoulder blade . Pain in your shoulder that is caused by neck dysfunction could either refer as far as your shoulder, and/or into the shoulder and down the arm. Pain may be either referred from the muscles and joints (somatic structures) or from nerve tissue. Pain coming from the shoulder itself, is often felt at the top of the arm. A common complaint is pain with lifting the arm or on pushing/pulling activities, which can be caused by the rotator cuff /bursa/tendonitis/tendinosis- this is known as rotator cuff related shoulder pain. Pain with sudden movements, at the end range of movements and increasing stiffness in the shoulder, may be signs of a frozen shoulder. The junction between the end of the collar bone and the shoulder blade (A/C joint) can be injured with contact sports and trauma. Shoulder dislocations and fractures may also result from trauma. Arthritis of the shoulder joint can occur due to degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) after the age of 60 or in those with a history of shoulder trauma. A less common type of arthritis, inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis) can also manifest in the shoulder. This list is just some of the most common examples, but in fact there are many more! This is where a comprehensive history and examination by a clinician with expert knowledge of the shoulder is so important.
A specific diagnosis can be made by our Physiotherapists to determine what structure is involved and how advanced or severe the strain, pull or tear is. This is an area of expertise for physiotherapists and encompasses the whole body. Once a diagnosis is made, specific treatment advice can be given. When it comes to treating muscle strains, pulls and tears, our team of Physiotherapists are highly experienced, so you can be assured you are receiving a first class service.
Soft tissue injuries are injuries related to the soft tissues of the body (muscle, tendon, ligament, and nerve). Tendinopathy is a broad term used to describe painful conditions occurring in and around tendons at joints due to overuse. The heel and elbow are common sites for tendon injuries, including Achilles tendinopathy and Tennis Elbow. Tendons connect muscle to bone and most injuries occur near joints. Anyone can experience a tendon injury, but repetitive actions are more likely to damage a tendon. When these tendons are overworked they can become irritable and painful. Usually there is a reason for this happening and it generally because other muscles around the area are weak and not working efficiently. Our Chartered Physiotherapists will carry out a comprehensive assessment to determine the presence of a tendinopathy and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Ankle injuries are often thought of as sports injuries. But you don’t have to be an athlete to turn your ankle and hurt it. Something as simple as walking on an uneven surface can cause a painful, debilitating sprain. Ankle injuries can happen to anyone at any age, the most common ankle injuries are sprains and fractures, which involve ligaments and bones in the ankle, but you can also tear or strain a tendon. Your physiotherapist will work with you to diagnose the injury and develop a treatment plan. These therapies can help to reduce stiffness and restore full movement to the ankle, which can accelerate healing. They will also work with you to look at your biomechanics and how your body distributes weight down your legs and ankle. Your physiotherapist will give you exercises to complete at home to improve strength and stability. These will be an important part of your long term recovery from a sprained ankle.
Some of the most common causes of knee pain are:
Arthritic changes in the knee are common and they don't always require surgery or injections. Most Physiotherapists can help manage the pain in your knee and improve flexibility and strength in the muscles that support the knee. With knee issues, your physiotherapist will design a plan of action to:
Hip pain can be common for people with all types of activity level. With prolonged sitting, standing, or moving all influencing our hips: ensuring we remain pain free, mobile, and loading our hips correctly is essential for the longevity of our physical condition. Some of the common forms of hip pain are:
Other causes of hip pain include: Infection, Torn Ligaments, Nerve Compression, Overuse and Strain.
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that we treat here at AON Physiotherapy and one if the common causes of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can also cause pain along the arch of your foot. Symptoms normally present gradually, often without any specific injury or trauma, and are regularly ignored by the sufferer for many months. It involves irritation and inflammation of the thick band of tissue, known as the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. It is a very important structure which provides stability and support to the entire foot. The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain, particularly when you first put your foot down in the morning or getting up after sitting for a period (known as ‘start up’ pain). The pain is often described as stabbing pain, throbbing, or a burning ache, that is typically exacerbated when the plantar fascia is used after a period of prolonged rest. Most people experience plantar fasciitis in one foot at a time, but it’s possible for it to affect both your feet at once. It can be a very painful, debilitating condition that causes significant distress and suffering. At AON physiotherapy we always strive to find the root cause of the pain. It can due to several factors - type of footwear, strength and movement restrictions of the muscles in the foot and leg, the ability of the knee joint and hip joint to move effectively, stressors and strains of everyday life or sudden changes in activity levels, poor foot mechanics and obesity. Looking at all these factors help guide your physiotherapist in the right treatment plan for you.
Jaw pain, also known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, can have various causes, and physiotherapy can be an effective treatment option for many individuals. The causes of jaw pain can include:
Tennis elbow is caused by overuse strain to tendons in the forearm. The tendons become inflamed where they join the bony part of your elbow joint. Any activity that involves gripping and twisting of the forearm may cause this type of strain – most cases aren’t actually related to tennis or any kind of exercise. Golfer’s elbow is a similar condition that affects the elbow joint. Sometimes the condition can occur when the particular muscles attached to the elbow are over working because other muscles in the hand or shoulder are not. At AON Physiotherapy we also check how well the wrist, hand and shoulder joint is moving.
