Anyone who has had a long-term back injury, postural dysfunction, or some kind of chronic pelvic pain (for example), knows that it is very difficult to find a health professional that can offer a long-term solution.

There are many manual therapist options available, the public are often not aware of some of them.

So who do you choose?

Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Sports Therapist, Personal Trainer, Sports Massage Therapist?

The world of physical therapy is disjointed and confusing and no one can agree on which is the best approach to tackling muscle and joint problems, not even within each profession!

To call yourself an Injury Therapist, you need to be 'Multi-Skilled' and have a broad understanding of both the human body and the various methods used across the professions of musculoskeletal therapy. This is what I have tried to do and although I would not claim to be an expert in any one field, I have learned a few truths...

1. There is no one way, every back, hip or shoulder problem, calls for a different approach.
2. There is no easy fix, there is always a hard path to follow, of consistency, optimism and grit, involving rehab exercise, lifestyle help, and nutritional advice .
3. Corrective exercise and movement are the key to long-term results, but things like emotional stress also needs to be managed.
4. Improving function, rather than focusing on pain relief, is a far more productive path to follow, for long-term pain management, physical health and capability.
5. The body and the mind cannot be separated, each affects the other. 
6. The patient and therapist, both need to work together to be successful in treating muscle and joint problems.

Back to The Question 

So to answer the question 'What is Injury Therapy' in short and to describe what I offer, it is a mixture of everything I have learned and it will usually entail the following: