ABOUT FACES PHYSIOTHERAPY

Experts in treating the Face, Head, Neck & Shoulders

Facial pain (including jaw joint disorders/TMJ/TMD), neck & shoulder pain, headaches & migraines and their associated symptoms are very common in today's society, but not always easy to treat. About Faces Physiotherapy was the first clinic in NZ to specialise in treating these conditions and has been achieving outstanding results for patients since 2004. We thoroughly assess each individual and then formulate a treatment and home exercise plan with you, to prevent recurrence of your pain and exceeding the expectations of our patients.

OUR TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

"Freedom to achieve what you want to, with less pain and better movement"

At About Faces Physiotherapy we believe not only in treating the symptoms but also addressing the cause of the problem so that you can be your best self without recurring pain and injury slowing you down. We achieve this by combining a through assessment with excellent problem solving skills and our extensive treatment experience and skills, in order to achieve optimal outcomes for you and to prevent recurrence of your symptoms.

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What should you expect at your first appointment?

At your first appointment you will be asked fill out a consent form with contact details and also giving us more medical information about you.

Your Physiotherapist will then ask you more about your symptoms and physical history and complete a physical examination of the affected area.  Sometimes it may be necessary for us to also examine areas that may be related to your problem or areas that may be referring pain to the area.

Following this the physiotherapist will then explain their findings and the appropriate treatment options for you and if you are happy with this they will commence an initial treatment. This usually takes around one hour.

What kinds of treatment are used?

At About Faces Physiotherapy, a variety of physiotherapy techniques are used. Below are some but not all options:

Dry Needling is rapid, short term needling to tender points or trigger points in muscles to improve or restore function.  The needle is not left in place for any length of time and there may be some discomfort involved both during and after treatment.

Acupuncture is where needles are inserted to relieve inflammation or pain and assist with healing.

Manual Therapy uses skilled, specific hands-on techniques, such as joint manipulation or mobilization, used by the physiotherapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of decreasing pain and improving movement and function.

Massage is manual manipulation of soft tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being.

Exercises may include stretches and strengthening exercises to help improve strength, function and stability.

SYMPTOMS WE CAN HELP WITH

Let us help you with your:

• Neck pain and injuries
  

• Shoulder pain and injuries

• Face or jaw pain, injuries or neuralgia

• Temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMJ)

• Bells Palsy

• Referred pain/ringing/buzzing in the ear

• Dizziness or BPPV

• Headaches or migraines

• Breathing disorders

• Worksite assessments

• Postural problems

• Cosmetic Acupuncture

CONSULTATION FEES *

An investment in your health