Benji Physio

20/04/2026

Welcome to Benji Physio! 👋

19/04/2026

Your first session at Benji Physio isn’t a quick once-over. It’s a full assessment that gets to the root of your pain.

When you’re hurting, you want clear answers. That’s why we take the time to understand what your body is telling you before we talk about treatment.

Here’s what to expect:

👉 A full picture of what’s going on
Your assessment lasts 30–60 minutes, depending on your symptoms. We start by ruling out anything urgent because your safety comes first. Then we look at whether physiotherapy is the right path for you. If you need imaging or a specialist review, we point you in the right direction straight away.

👉 A proper look at how your body moves
Once physio is suitable, we do a full functional analysis. We check how your joints and muscles work together, test strength and load tolerance and look at the movement patterns that might be driving your pain.

👉 A plan that matches your goals
You leave with a tailored plan that makes sense. This can include hands-on treatment, targeted exercises and simple strategies to manage things day to day. No guesswork. No generic routines.

👉 Progress checks built in
Recovery isn’t always linear. If something isn’t improving as expected, we review, adjust or investigate further. The goal is lasting change, not temporary relief.

If you’re ready to get on top of your pain, your first step is a full, clear assessment that sets you up for success.

17/04/2026

Wrist twists to manage tennis elbow and golfers elbow! 🎾 🏌️‍♂️

Note: No injury will be fixed by a single exercise. In fact, no injuries will be fixed by just doing a few exercises. Recovery can only happen when you understand the source of the problem, what lifestyle modifications need to be modified and what strengthening and mobility programme will work for YOU specifically.

15/04/2026

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13/04/2026

Meet the team 👋

Hear from Erin, one of our physiotherapists:

I am an Irish Physiotherapist who recently completed my MSc Physiotherapy degree in November 2025. I also hold a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science and am a fully qualified massage therapist.

I have a passion for improving overall health and functionality across all ages. Whether your goal is to walk along a beach pain-free or return to golfing, I can help you achieve it.

I am an Irish National Rowing Champion, so I understand what it takes to make a successful athlete. If you are ever injured, I'll be there to support you all the way to make sure you become the best you can be.

I have joined Benji Physio to pursue my thirst for knowledge of the MSK world and learn from experienced practitioners in such a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

12/04/2026

Every session starts the same way: we check in on how you're doing.

Not just "how does it feel?" – but a proper re-assessment of the markers we set at the start. Strength, movement, load tolerance. The things that tell us whether the plan is working.

It might not be the most exciting part of the session. But it's one of the most important.

Without it, we're guessing. And we don't do guesswork.

10/04/2026

A helping hand in your recovery: acupuncture at Benji Physio.

Acupuncture isn’t just a traditional practice. It’s a tool we use to support your recovery, manage pain, and make your rehab more effective.

How it helps:
• Pain relief: eases discomfort in muscles, joints and from trapped nerves
• Tendon & joint rehab: supports recovery from injuries like rotator cuff issues, tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis
• Neurological support: can provide gentle relief and more energy for chronic conditions, including Parkinson’s
• Inflammatory response: targeted needles encourage local healing
• Brain effects: helps with relaxation, pain modulation and overall wellbeing

FYI, we use acupuncture as part of a broader physiotherapy plan – to make exercises and rehab work better, not as a stand-alone treatment.

If you’re managing persistent pain, recovering from injury or working on neurological rehab, acupuncture may help you move more comfortably and get stronger.

08/04/2026

Professional, compassionate and supportive 🙌

05/04/2026

𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐩

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞?

Being left on your own device following an operation can be difficult.

We have made a knee replacement recovery page that help you go through the first few weeks more easily.

The information given there come from questions patients asked us in the past and are often not answered until they come to see us at the clinic.

We will review the most common myths and share with you videos explaining how to:
manage post-operative pain,
ensure you maintain good movement,
how to use you crutches on flat surfaces and on stairs,
how to progress to walking without sticks or crutches, and,
when to start cycling, swimming and the gym.

Feel free to have a look and share it with whoever might need it!

https://www.benjiphysio.co.uk/post-knee-replacement-advice

03/04/2026

Nope, your pelvis cannot get twisted or get "out of place". It just cannot happen. Let me explain... 👇

The pelvis is formed of 3 bones (the "hip" bones and the sacrum). At the back, your SIJs (sacro-iliac joints) are the joints that connect the sacrum to the hip bones. These are big joints, and they are very strong.

Most importantly, there is very little movement in them – only 1 to 4 degrees, depending on the literature. So it is a myth to say that one's pelvis is out of alignment or out of place, unless you had a high-velocity traumatic shock, such as a massive car accident or a fall from a very high height. (And trust me, if your pelvis gets dislocated during that accident, your pelvis will be the least of your worries...)

So, your pelvis can't get twisted, but you can get SIJ pain.

SIJ pain is often misinterpreted as lower back pain. The low lumbar vertebrae (L4-L5) are very close to the SIJ, and the joints between the sacrum and L5 and then between L5 and L4 are a lot more mobile than the SIJ and are more likely to be the cause of the pain.

SIJ pain can be caused indirectly by
❗ back pain,
❗ hip pain,
❗ leg discrepancy,
❗ the nature of the sports you play
and directly by
❗ inflammation in the joint (in arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis) or
❗ pregnancy, where the hormone prepares the pelvis to allow a baby's head to come through it in a few months.

So if you have been diagnosed with a twisted or misaligned pelvis, it is most likely nothing to do with your pelvis itself.

If you are in pain after being diagnosed with a twisted pelvis, give us a shout. We will assess you properly, look at the possible reasons for your pain and give you the appropriate rehab programme to help you get rid of it.

👉 Email us at info@benjiphysio.com or DM us.

02/04/2026