Pain that keeps coming back needs a different approach.
Most treatment focuses on where it hurts. We focus on why it keeps happening.
“My back was in agony, but Josh completely changed things for me. I finally feel like I'm living again.”
This isn't in your head. But it is more complex than you think.
Chronic pain is real. But once pain has lasted longer than 3 months, it's no longer just about tissue damage.
The nervous system has adapted. And that means a different kind of treatment is needed.
It can affect your sleep. Your work. Your confidence. Your family life. Your mental health. And it rarely responds to short term fixes.
“I came to Josh with ongoing chronic back pain after trying chiropractors and osteopaths with no success. This is the first time I've felt real progress.”
Kirjkus Maximus · Verified patient
Why It Keeps Going
That's why a one size fits all approach so often falls short.
Physical factors
Mobility, strength, posture and previous injuries all play a part in keeping pain alive.
Lifestyle factors
Sleep quality, stress levels and daily habits directly influence how the nervous system processes pain.
Emotional factors
Anxiety, fear of movement and low mood can amplify pain signals significantly.
Social factors
Work pressure, family demands and lack of support are frequently overlooked drivers of persistent pain.
We treat the whole person. Not just the pain.
Listen first
Time to understand your story, your symptoms, what you have already tried and how pain is affecting your life.
Assess the full picture
We look beyond the painful area at movement, strength, sleep, stress and the patterns driving the problem.
Build a plan that fits you
No generic exercises, no handouts. Everything tailored to your body, your goals and your daily life.
Move forward with confidence
Not short term relief. Lasting progress, real understanding and more confidence in your body.
Persistent and Chronic Pain: common questions
Is physiotherapy right for me if I have had pain for a long time?
I have tried physio before and it did not help.
How many sessions will I need?
Do you only treat chronic pain?
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Real people, real results
Real patients. Real stories. Real recovery from chronic pain.
Raffaela
Helped over the last 12 months. Long term chronic spinal pain. “I finally understand my pain and have the tools to manage it long term. I feel stronger and more in control than I have in years.”
Elizabeth
Back in the gym, back in control. Pain in her back for 10 years. “I can't believe how quickly I felt the difference. Now I'm back doing what I love without fear or limitation.”
Targeted interventions
Combining specialized assessment with hands-on therapies to calm your nervous system and restore mobility.
Expert care that looks at the bigger picture.
Josh Devine brings years of specialist experience to help you understand and overcome persistent pain.
What our patients say
“Previous physio felt very basic, exercises and that was it. Josh takes a completely different approach. He considers your mental health, lifestyle and how everything connects. It actually feels like someone is looking at the full picture instead of just the injury.”
What recovery actually looks like
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