When any part of the body functions abnormally, compensations will develop over time. The problem involves an imbalance of musculature, ligaments, nerves and joint structures.

Treatment involves soft tissue release work eg. trigger point, fascial and neural releases as well as joint mobilisation to rehabilitate and return structures to a more normal function.

This will often be complemented by orthotic treatment to improve outcomes.

Pain occurring from abnormal function will lead to overuse of various structures. This can result in imbalance involving tightening, shortening and loss of normal movement.

To return normal pain free function, all affected structures should be treated eg muscles nerves and joints. Treatment will include releases of associated trigger points, fascial and neural stretching and joint mobilisation, laser application and home stretching programmes as required.

Trigger Points are discreet, reproducible areas of sensitivity within a muscle that has a set referred pain pattern and is associated with abnormal function results in weakness or inhibition of the muscle.

Trigger points can be de-sensitised by techniques such as stretch and spray, laser application, dry needling, heat application and addressing underlying instabilities resulting in abnormal function.

For background information about Trigger Points click here.

Muscles are contained within a fascia which can become inflexible when associated with poor function hence affecting muscle mobility. Release work nvolves manual stretching using fingers and thumbs along the length of the affected muscle and tendon attachments.

Nerves can become entrapped at any point along the course that they supply, resulting in nerve pain eg. burning, tingling numbness and loss of function.

To restore normal function the entrapment needs to be released and the nerve mobilised. The treatment nvolves deep tissue massage and neural stretching and home stretching as required.

Orthotics are used to manage poor foot function that is responsible for foot and lower leg pain.  And at Lane Cove Podiatry we have our own Laboratory to manufacture and help you maintain your Orthotic devices.

Customised foot orthotics are made following a full bio-mechanical assessment and casting of the feet. The casts are then modified in our own laboratory and manufactured directly from the prescription provided by the podiatrist.