You’ve rested
.You’ve done the exercises.
You’ve attended physiotherapy.
Maybe you’ve even had injections.
Yet the pain keeps coming back.
This is something I hear almost every week in my clinic at Kincora Therapy. Many people arrive feeling frustrated after months—or even years—of trying different treatments without lasting success.
The good news is that persistent pain doesn’t always mean permanent damage. Often, it means the underlying cause hasn’t been fully addressed.
One Client’s Journey
Recently, a client came to me after suffering with what they described as a slipped disc for over a year.
Despite injections and previous physiotherapy, they continued to experience daily pain and discomfort.
After a comprehensive assessment, we looked beyond the painful area itself. Together we identified the movement patterns, muscle imbalances, lifestyle factors and recovery strategies that were preventing true healing.
As treatment progressed, not only did their back pain resolve, but we also successfully improved:
- Persistent knee pain
- Ongoing ankle discomfort
- General aches affecting movement and daily life
Perhaps most importantly, they left with the knowledge and confidence to continue caring for their body long after treatment had finished.
Why Does Pain Sometimes Persist?
Pain is rarely caused by one single issue.
At Kincora Therapy, I look at the whole picture:
✔ Your Movement
How your body moves often tells the real story.
Small compensations can overload joints and muscles over time, leading to recurring pain.
✔ Your Strength
Weakness in one area often causes another part of the body to work too hard.
The painful area isn’t always the problem—sometimes it’s simply the part that has finally become overloaded.
✔ Your Lifestyle
Stress.
Poor sleep.
Nutrition.
Work posture.
Daily habits.
These all influence how well your body heals.
✔ Your Nervous System
Persistent pain can make the nervous system more sensitive over time.
Helping calm this system is often an essential part of long-term recovery.
My Approach
As both a physiotherapist and holistic therapist, I combine:
- Evidence-based physiotherapy
- Hands-on manual therapy
- Individual rehabilitation programmes
- Movement retraining
- Exercise prescription
- Lifestyle coaching
- Nutrition guidance where appropriate
- Education to help you understand your own body
My goal isn’t simply to reduce pain.
It’s to help you move with confidence, regain independence and stay well long after treatment ends.
What My Clients Say
“Orla is an exceptional physical therapist with a wealth of knowledge, combining both scientific and holistic approaches to treatment.
She successfully resolved my ‘slipped disc’ issue, which had caused me over a year of ongoing pain and discomfort, something that other treatments, including injections and traditional physiotherapy, had failed to improve.
She also helped significantly with my knee, and her treatments have been highly effective in addressing various other aches and pains in my ankles and knees.
In addition, Orla provides excellent advice on exercises, activities and nutrition to support long-term health and wellbeing.
I would highly recommend booking an appointment with her.”
— PT
You Don’t Have to Accept Pain as Normal
Whether you’re struggling with:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- A slipped disc
- Knee pain
- Ankle pain
- Chronic pain
- Sports injuries
- Joint pain
- Ongoing stiffness
there is often more that can be done.
Every person is different, which is why every treatment plan should be too.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
If you’re tired of short-term fixes and want to understand why your pain keeps returning, I’d love to help.
At Kincora Therapy, my aim is simple:
Real Relief. Lasting Results.
Book your assessment today and let’s create a personalised plan to get you moving, feeling and living better.
❌ Been told to “just live with it”?
You’ve tried physiotherapy.
You’ve had injections.
You’ve rested.
You’ve done the exercises…
…and you’re still in pain.
One client came to me after over a year of ongoing pain from a slipped disc. Previous treatments, including injections and traditional physiotherapy, hadn’t resolved the problem.
Together, we addressed the root causes—not just the symptoms.
✅ Back pain improved.
✅ Knee pain significantly reduced.
✅ Ongoing ankle and knee aches addressed.
✅ A personalised plan for movement, exercise, nutrition, and long-term wellbeing.
I combine evidence-based physiotherapy with a whole-person approach because lasting recovery is about more than treating the painful area.
If you’re tired of temporary fixes and want to understand why your body is hurting, I’d love to help.
📍Based in County Clare
📩 Message me to book your assessment.
⭐️ “Orla is an exceptional physical therapist with a wealth of knowledge, combining both scientific and holistic approaches… She successfully resolved my slipped disc issue after over a year of pain when other treatments had failed. I would highly recommend booking an appointment with her.” — PT
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