Understanding my Joint Sprains

Why do my joints hurt?

Feel a sharp pain followed by swelling, bruising and pain?

This is often a result of twisting a joint and tearing a ligament which is full of nerve endings.

Of course there are other ways to get pain in the joints like overload from new or sudden increase in activity.

Or even just from resting the joint in awkward positions for long periods, or trying new stretches in older joints.

Sports injuries account for a large proportion of joint sprains, or it may just be that you’ve not done anything for a long time and the joint has just become very sensitive to any activity.

What can we do about it?

Jenkins Physiotherapy uses hands on manual therapy, exercises, dry needling, advice and ongoing recommendations to help your body recover. We can also recommend the right supportive bracing when it’s needed.

It’s not just physical. It’s normal to want to stop when moving hurts, but over a long period of reduced mobility our joints can actually deteriorate and become more sensitive. This keeps compounding and needs special guidance.

We find ways to strengthen joints and muscles, and send clear messages to encourage healing and joint restoration.

We want to find exercise that you can do that is just right for each step of your recovery journey.

How can I get started?

Simply reach out to our friendly admin team, or go to our booking page and schedule an appointment at Jenkins Physiotherapy, Madeley in the Perth northern suburbs.

Remember your health fund card, or any referral documents from your GP or specialist to present to admin on arrival.

Wear something comfortable, so that we can assess the area that is of main concern.