Conditions we treat — viewed through a fascial lens.
The thoracolumbar fascia is the load-transfer hub of the body. Lower back conditions rarely begin in the structure that hurts — they begin in the fascial environment loading it.
- Lumbar Disc Problems
- Lumbar Facet Syndrome
- SIJ Syndrome
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Cluneal Neuralgia
The neck's fascial investments connect directly to the shoulder, thorax, jaw, and brainstem — making it central to many conditions beyond neck pain itself.
- Neck Pain in Desk Workers
- Cervical Facet Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Whiplash & Chronic WAD
The cervical spine, jaw, and brainstem are more involved in headache and dizziness than most patients — and many practitioners — realise.
Explore Headache → Explore Dizziness →Shoulder mobility depends on the thoracic spine, cervical fascia, and posterior chain. Treating only the shoulder is treating only part of the problem.
Explore Shoulder →Elbow pain rarely originates at the elbow. The cervical spine, shoulder mechanics, and forearm fascial compartments are assessed as part of every presentation.
Explore Elbow & Forearm →Hand and wrist conditions are closely linked to forearm fascial compartment tension and cervical nerve root status — a thorough upper limb assessment covers both.
Explore Wrist, Thumb & Hand →The hip is where the lower limb meets the pelvis — a region of significant fascial complexity with implications for the knee above and lower back below.
Explore Hip →The knee absorbs the consequences of both the hip above and the foot below. Knee assessment that stops at the knee misses the most actionable information available.
Explore Knee →The foot is the fascial floor of the body. Every step begins here — and every compensatory pattern in the lower limb has a foot component worth assessing.
- Plantar Fasciopathy
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Ankle Sprain & Chronic Instability
- Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
The thoracic spine is the platform the shoulder sits on and the bridge between the cervical and lumbar spine. Restriction here has consequences in both directions.
- Thoracic Facet & Costovertebral Dysfunction
- Tietze's Syndrome & Costochondritis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Temporomandibular disorders and the cervical spine are deeply connected — anatomically, neurologically, and fascially. TMD without a cervical assessment is incomplete.
Explore Jaw & Face →The thoracolumbar fascia is the load-transfer hub of the body. Lower back conditions rarely begin in the structure that hurts — they begin in the fascial and muscular environment that has been loading that structure.
Cervical spine conditions are among the most common presentations in clinical practice — and among the most under-assessed. The neck's fascial investments connect directly to the shoulder, thorax, jaw, and brain stem.
Headache and dizziness are among Steve's areas of deep clinical interest. The cervical spine, jaw, and brainstem are more involved in these conditions than most patients — and many practitioners — realise.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body — and that mobility depends on the thoracic spine, cervical fascia, and posterior chain operating well. Treating only the shoulder is treating only part of the problem.
Elbow pain rarely originates at the elbow. The cervical spine, shoulder mechanics, and forearm fascial compartments are assessed as part of every elbow presentation.
Hand and wrist conditions are closely linked to forearm fascial compartment tension and cervical nerve root status. A thorough upper limb assessment includes both.
The hip is where the lower limb meets the pelvis — a region of significant fascial complexity. Hip conditions have major implications for the knee above and the lower back below.
The knee sits between the hip and the foot, absorbing the consequences of both. Knee pain assessment that stops at the knee misses the most actionable information available.
The foot is the fascial floor of the body. Every step begins here, and every compensatory pattern in the lower limb has a foot component worth assessing.
The thoracic spine is the platform the shoulder sits on and the region through which the cervical and lumbar spine connect. Thoracic restriction has upstream and downstream consequences that are frequently underappreciated.
Temporomandibular disorders and the cervical spine are deeply connected — anatomically, neurologically, and fascially. TMD without a cervical assessment is an incomplete assessment.
The myofascial slings — how the body transfers load.
Many conditions listed above involve dysfunction in one or more of the four primary myofascial slings. These explainer articles describe how each sling works and why it matters clinically.
Not sure which
condition applies
to you?
A full assessment is the most reliable way to identify what's actually driving your pain. Book a 45-minute initial consultation and we'll work it out together — clearly, honestly, and without jargon.