Physiotherapy on The Gold Coast

At Hip to Toe, our physiotherapists provide assessment and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and movement-related concerns.

Whether you are dealing with back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, or general movement limitations, our team will assess your condition and develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

Our physiotherapists use a combination of evidence-based treatment approaches including manual therapy, exercise prescription, movement retraining, rehabilitation planning, and education to help improve function and support recovery.

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Phone 07 5571 7329

What is manual therapy?

Manual therapy refers to hands-on treatment techniques used by physiotherapists to help improve joint mobility, soft tissue flexibility, and movement function.

Depending on your condition and assessment findings, manual therapy may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, stretching, or other hands-on treatment methods.

Where clinically appropriate, dry needling may also be considered as part of your treatment plan.

Personalised Treatment plans

At Hip to Toe, we tailor each physiotherapy treatment plan to the individual.

Your management plan is based on your assessment findings, clinical presentation, goals, and lifestyle requirements, allowing us to provide treatment recommendations specific to your needs.

Conditions treated with Physiotherapy

Back pain
Neck pain
Acute injuries
Sports Injuries
Ligament and muscle tears
Tendinopathies
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries
Post orthopedic surgical rehab
Musculoskeletal injury or condition
Headaches
And MUCH more!

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can arise from a range of contributing factors including joint stiffness, muscle weakness, overuse, injury, or altered movement patterns.

Our physiotherapists assess your presentation thoroughly to determine the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and develop an appropriate treatment strategy.

Treatment may include manual therapy, exercise prescription, movement retraining, dry needling, and rehabilitation planning where clinically appropriate.

Common symptoms that you may be experiencing through back pain can include:

Muscle aches
The muscles either side of your spine can get tender and have trigger points that are tender to the touch. Pain can be felt up the middle of the back, or it may ache on or both sides of the spine.
Stiffness
Stiffness can cause restrictions in the movement of your back because of tightness in the muscles or joints of the spine.
Muscle Spasms
Muscle spasms are when the muscles on either side of the spine involuntary contract and it can cause a great deal of pain. Muscle spasm usually occurs as a result of injury to a deeper structure of the spine. It is essential to find out why the muscles are spasming so the root-cause of the problem can be treated.
Nerve Pain and Sciatica
Nerve Pain in the sciatic nerve is also known as Sciatica. This is usually caused by a compressed nerve in the lower spine.

Our physiotherapists are trained to treat back and lower-back pain with a mixture of physiotherapy techniques and structural ‘MME’ techniques (Mobilisation, Manipulation and Exercises). Our physiotherapists have additional training to find the root cause of your problem to help set you free from pain.

Contact us today to discuss your physiotherapy treatment options

Phone 07 5571 7329

Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common condition and one of the issues our physiotherapists regularly assess and manage at Hip to Toe.

Because neck pain can arise from a range of contributing factors—including posture, muscle tension, joint stiffness, overuse, injury, headaches, or nerve irritation—a thorough assessment is important to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your individual presentation.

Our physiotherapists use a combination of evidence-based treatment techniques, which may include manual therapy, soft tissue treatment, mobilisation, exercise prescription, and rehabilitation strategies where clinically appropriate.

Physiotherapy Sore Neck Pain Gold Coast

The neck is a complex structure that supports the weight of the head while allowing for a large range of movement. Daily activities, sustained postures, exercise, trauma, and repetitive strain can all contribute to neck pain and dysfunction.

Common symptoms associated with neck pain may include:

Headaches
Some neck-related headaches may present as a dull ache around the base of the skull or upper neck and can sometimes radiate toward the side or front of the head.

Muscle ache
Tight or tender neck muscles may contribute to aching, discomfort, or trigger point sensitivity on one or both sides of the neck.

Stiffness
Joint or muscle tightness may reduce your ability to comfortably move your neck through its normal range of motion.

Nerve-related symptoms
In some cases, neck conditions may contribute to symptoms such as pain radiating into the arms, tingling, pins and needles, numbness, weakness, or burning sensations.

Muscle spasm
Muscle spasms can cause sudden pain and restriction of movement in the neck and may significantly limit mobility for a period of time.

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is a common condition due to the shoulder being one of the body’s most mobile and frequently used joints. Because the shoulder relies heavily on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint stability to function well, it can be susceptible to pain and injury.

Our physiotherapists regularly assess and manage a wide range of shoulder conditions at Hip to Toe.

Common shoulder conditions we assess and treat include:

Shoulder bursitis
Rotator cuff or tendon injuries
Shoulder dislocation and instability
AC joint injuries
Osteoarthritic shoulder conditions

Our physiotherapists perform a thorough assessment to identify the factors contributing to your shoulder pain and determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your individual presentation.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include manual therapy, soft tissue treatment, exercise prescription, rehabilitation planning, movement retraining, and dry needling where clinically appropriate and agreed upon by the patient.

Our goal is to help improve shoulder function, reduce discomfort, and support your return to normal daily activities.