FREquently Asked questions

Yes. SIJ pain often causes one-sided lower back or buttock pain, particularly with standing on one leg, rolling over in bed or during pregnancy and postpartum. We assess for SIJ involvement specifically and treat it with hands-on therapy and pelvic stability retraining.

Chronic pain involves changes in how sensitive the nervous system has become to pain signals, which can persist even after tissue has healed. This means chronic pain can genuinely improve with the right treatment, even when scans look normal.

Yes, and it's usually an important part of recovery. Graded, physiotherapist-guided exercise is one of the most effective treatments for chronic pain, helping to reduce sensitivity and rebuild confidence in movement over time.

Yes. Clinical Pilates is suitable for all fitness levels and experience, including complete beginners. Sessions are one-on-one or small group, supervised by a physiotherapist, and built around your current ability and any injury or condition you're managing.

Yes. Breast cancer physiotherapy can help improve shoulder and chest mobility, manage pain, address cording (axillary web syndrome), support lymphatic health, and assist with a safe return to daily activities and exercise.

Many people benefit from early physiotherapy once cleared by their surgeon. Early guidance can help prevent stiffness, reduce fear of movement, and support long‑term recovery.

Yes, when delivered by a trained physiotherapist. Treatment is individualised and carefully progressed based on your medical history, current treatment stage, and personal goals.

In most cases, yes — with guidance. Graded, supervised exercise during cancer treatment is linked to reduced fatigue and better outcomes. We tailor your program around your treatment stage, energy levels and any surgical precautions.

If you've noticed arm heaviness, tightness, swelling that comes and goes, or a change in how your rings or sleeves fit after breast cancer surgery, it's worth a lymphoedema risk assessment. Early assessment significantly reduces the risk of lymphoedema becoming chronic.

Physiotherapy takes a whole-body, evidence-based approach — combining hands-on treatment, movement assessment, targeted exercise and education to address the underlying cause of pain, not just short-term symptom relief. Our physiotherapists also design and supervise clinical Pilates programs for long-term results.

Wellth Physio & Pilates has clinic in Petersham and Pilates studio in Surry Hills, serving Inner West and Sydney CBD-area clients. See our Location page for exact addresses and directions.