Sinusitis

Please note the conditions below are only possible causes of your pain and many other structures can be the source of your symptoms. Therefore a thorough evaluation by a physiotherapist is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis and treat not only the symptoms but also the origin of the pain.

Symptoms | Are you suffering from

• Do you have severe face pain and swollen sinuses with the change of seasons?
• Is your nose constantly blocked or running?
• Do you wake up with a headache?
• Does it feel like your face is sensitive?

Why is physiotherapy treatment important?

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinus cavities, which causes an increase in mucous production and pain. The pain can also present as a headache.

What treatment techniques are used?

As physiotherapists we can treat pain and drainage with:

• Ultrasound
• Dry needling therapy
• Home treatment and advice taught
• Mobilisation of cervical vertebrae

Chest

Please note the conditions below are only possible causes of your symptoms and there may be many other sources of your symptoms. Therefore a thorough evaluation by a physiotherapist or general practitioner is necessary to make an accurate diagnosis and treat not only the symptoms but also the origin of the symptoms.

Symptoms | Are you suffering from

• Are you prone to getting a chest infection every change of season, e.g. Bronchitis?
• Are you coughing up thick, yellow phlegm?
• Do you suffer from asthma?
• Are you short of breath?
• Do you struggle to breathe when you lie down?
• Does it feel like you can't breathe when you become anxious or stressed?

Why is physiotherapy treatment important?

Chest infections can be caused by the build-up of secretions in the lungs. Physiotherapy is vital in the drainage of these secretions and maintaining good lung function. Physiotherapy can help correct your breathing pattern, which will increase the oxygen flow to your organs and muscles and can prevent future infections. For anxiety, deep breathing exercise helps relaxation and increased body awareness.

What treatment techniques are used?

As physiotherapists we can treat these symptoms by:

• Percussion, shaking and vibrating of the affected lung segments to loosen secretions
• Postural drainage
• Deep breathing exercises
• Correct breathing patterns
• Nebulisation
• PEP techniques
• Relaxation and body awareness principles