Common Physical Injuries & Conditions
Common Conditions We Treat
What Causes Chronic Pain & Injuries?
Pain is fully governed by the nervous system and brain. No Brain, No Pain!
This gives pain a complex interplay between mechanical, emotional, and sensory stimulus which creates the pain we experience.
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There are many factors that contribute to an injury and pain. Most commonly it's an overuse problem due to poor planning and programing, a lack of capacity to perform a task which causes an overload of a structure (such as a lack of strength or flexibility) or even increased stress from our daily lives.
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When it comes to chronic pain, things just don't magically become sore, this is something that develops over time. Whether its an acute injury from trauma (like a fall or accident) or gradual build up of a structure being irritated, if this continues for long enough, there are changes to our brain and nervous system, this is when an injury becomes chronic.
How We Help
Individualised Treatment Plans
Individualised treatment plans improve your results as your care is tailored to your unique needs, history, and lifestyle. Some people want to get back to sport, some want to play with their kids, others just simply want to do to work with less pain, everyone is different and requires a unique approach.
Patients are more likely to adhere to treatment plans that align with their specific conditions and goals, leading to better compliance and a faster recovery.
Our rehabilitation programs have adjusted exercises based on mobility and pain levels that yield significantly better results than generalised routines. Additionally, personalised treatment reduces unnecessary interventions, less strain on healthcare resources and even prevents hospital admissions.
Why Choose Nick for Pain Management & Rehabilitation?
Nick Adkins
BExSSc, GradDipClinExPhys​
Nick is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Nick studied in Ballarat, completing his Bachelor of
Exercise Science and Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2014.
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Nick has a particular interest and specialisation in rehabilitating lower back injuries such as:
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Disc bulges
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Facet joint pain
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Spondylolisthesis
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Nerve pain / nerve root compression.
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He also has an interest managing chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
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In 2021 Nick became McGill Method Certified by BackFitPro and is currently the only certified clinician in Victoria and one of five in Australia.
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EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science – University of Ballarat
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Graduate Diploma of Clinical Exercise Physiology – University of Ballarat
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McGill Method Certified by BackFitPro
