I am the manager for the Ellerslie Eagles Rugby League premier team and Daniel from Recovery Physio has been our Premiere and Reserve teams physiotherapist for last 5 the seasons. During the course of these seasons we have had all sorts of injuries from sprains, twists, torn muscles and broken bones. Daniel has proven invaluable at promptly and accurately isolating the injuries and improving them so the players could get back on the field faster. The players all like and have extreme confidence in Daniel which is essential in a team environment. I would highly recommend Recovery Phys ..read more

Rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain and disability, affecting millions of people each year. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place and allow for movemnt. When these muscles are damaged it can lead to pain, weakness and limited mobility. There are several types of rotator cuff injuries, including: Tendonitis: inflammation of the tendons. Bursitis: inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs tha cushion the joints. Strains or tears: partial or complete rupture of the muscles or tendons. Rotator cuff injuries are often caus ..read more

Achilles tendonitis and achilles tendinopathy are are common conditions that cause pain and discomfort in the achilles tendon, the thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the calf muscles. These conditions often occur in runners and athletes who involved in activities that place a lot of stress on the tendon but they can affect anyone. Achilles tendonitis refers to inflammation of the achilles tendon and achilles tedinopathy refers to pathological changes of the achilles tendon. Both conditions are typically caused by overuse and can present with pain, tenderness and swelling at th ..read more

Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the outer elbow. Although it’s a common injury among tennis players it can also occur from many otheractivities such as painting, lifting weights, or typing on a keyboard. A common presentation of tennis elbow is pain at the outside of the elbow when lifitng or gripping. While this condition is painful and can be debilitating, it can be succesfully treated by acupuncture. Tennis elbow occurs when there are changes at the orign of the common extensor tendon at the elbow. It generally results ..read more

Lower back pain, sometimes referred to as lumbar sprain is one of the most common complaints in modern life. According to recent surveys, almost every person experiences this problem at some point in their life. The pain can be so severe that it affects the daily routine, making everyday tasks seem almost impossible to perform. Although the causes of lower back pain vary, it is essential to determine the root cause to ensure proper treatment. There are many possible causes for lower back pain, some of the more common causes are muscle strain, sacroiliac joint dyusfunction, facet joint dysfunct ..read more

Sciatica Sciatica is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling that radiates from the lower back down to the legs. The pain is caused by compression or irritation on the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica can severely affect a person’s mobility, and if left untreated, it can lead to permanent nerve damage. Sciatica can be caused by various factors, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and spondylolisthesis. To effectively treat sciatica, it is essential to determine the ..read more

Last year I dislocated and fractured my knee cap, and after surgery, and doing nothing but keeping my leg locked in a brace, it hurt even slightly bending my knee, and I worried about my ability to return to work as an Early Childhood Teacher. I don’t mind saying that I shed tears when I first was able to pedal go all the way round on the bike. However through the patient work and the way Daniel at Recovery Physio instilled confidence in me of my ability to perform the exercises/tasks, my knee is stronger than ever, and I have complete confidence in it. Thank you so much for helping me ge ..read more

Yes, I fall into that growing group of gently ageing bodies who throw themselves into a training program, and part way through get side lined by what seems like an injury that will spell a complete end to your aims and ambitions. In my case, this year it struck me during my training for the Waiheke Wharf to Wharf run. I’ll spare the details of my actual injury but suffice it to say I hobbled in there crippled, but walked out much more comfortable. Within a few targeted visits to Recovery Physio and my home exercise plan I’m now running further and faster than any year before and I’m so confide ..read more

To be perfectly honest the first time I visited Recovery Physio I didn’t hold out much hope. Over the previous decade my severe shoulder/back pain had been treated by a number of physiotherapists and chiropractors without success.Daniel and the team at Recovery Physio immediately made me feel as though something could be done, they were right!After so many years of pain I can now go through life relatively pain free, I can’t express what a miracle this feels for me. I honestly didn’t think it would ever be possible. Kirsty, Birkenhead. The post Kirsty, Birkenhead appeared first on Advanced Rec ..read more

After two consecutive back injuries, months of immobilization due to the pain and heavy medication, I had pretty much given up on hope of getting better. Before we decided on surgery, my Orthopedic surgeon referred me on for Physiotherapy and I went to see Recovery Physio. Amazingly, they managed to diagnose what was the probable cause of the pain, and what they could do to help. It was such a relief to know what was wrong, it made me feel that my pain was valid and not something in my own mind. Within a few weeks the pain had gone and only a few more until I was back at work. I still can’t be ..read more