East Cork Physiotherapy, Balance & Acupuncture Clinic

East Cork Physiotherapy, Balance & Acupuncture Clinic In the event you have a condition that you would like to discuss, just give us a buzz for a FREE 10 minute consultation, without any obligation.

Whether you are suffering from a work or sports injury, emotional problems, or any of a variety of illnesses and disorders, we can help. Our clinic takes a combined approach in helping you rebuild and maintain a healthy body. Our services include Physiotherapy & Acupuncture for a variety of conditions including Orthopaedics, Vertigo, Orthotics, Osteoporosis / Bone Health, Peadiatrics, Womenโ€™s Health, Pilates & Core Stability, Respiratory, Neurology, Home Visits & Acupuncture. Click on each to learn more. At the initial consultation a detailed history is taken and assessment is carried out. A diagnosis is then made and a treatment plan is discussed and commenced. Approved by

Laya Health Care VHI Healthcare Aviva Healthcare

06/03/2026

Ireland U20 scrum-half Christopher Barrett is more in love with rugby than ever

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰Wishing our wonderful Kate the happiest of birthdays! ๐ŸฅณโœจThank you for being such a valued memb...
02/03/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰

Wishing our wonderful Kate the happiest of birthdays! ๐Ÿฅณโœจ

Thank you for being such a valued member of our East Cork Physio team! ๐Ÿ’š

Enjoy Kate! ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŒŸ

From all of us at East Cork Physiotherapy, Balance & Acupuncture Clinic ๐ŸŽŠ

TENNIS ELBOW: UNDERSTANDING YOUR TENDON ๐Ÿ“ŠNot all tennis elbow is the same! Understanding what stage your tendon is at he...
27/02/2026

TENNIS ELBOW: UNDERSTANDING YOUR TENDON ๐Ÿ“Š

Not all tennis elbow is the same! Understanding what stage your tendon is at helps guide the right treatment ๐ŸŽฏ

The Tendon Continuum:

1๏ธโƒฃ Healthy Tendon โœ… Strong, resilient, pain-free

2๏ธโƒฃ Reactive Tendinopathy โšก Sudden overload causing swelling and pain. More common in younger patients Recent onset

3๏ธโƒฃ Degenerative Tendinopathy ๐Ÿ“‰ Longer-term cell changes Usually painless but higher rupture risk Develops over time

The MOST important thing?

Your tendon CAN heal and get stronger again if you do the right things! ๐Ÿ’ช

Here's what makes tennis elbow tricky:
Pain and injury don't always happen at the same time. You might have:

A tendon that looks horrible on a scan but doesn't hurt ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
A tendon that looks wonderful but hurts a lot ๐Ÿ˜ฃ

Why? Pain isn't only about the tissue, it's also about how sensitive your nervous system has become!
Recovery is about making both your tendon AND your body's pain system feel safe again ๐Ÿง 

Want to understand YOUR elbow pain better? Our Chartered Physiotherapists can assess what stage you're at and create the right treatment plan!

๐Ÿ“ž 021 4633455 | ๐ŸŒ eastcorkphysio.ie

๐ŸŽพ TENNIS ELBOW - IT'S NOT JUST FOR TENNIS PLAYERS! ๐ŸŽพGot persistent soreness on the outside of your elbow that won't go a...
25/02/2026

๐ŸŽพ TENNIS ELBOW - IT'S NOT JUST FOR TENNIS PLAYERS! ๐ŸŽพ

Got persistent soreness on the outside of your elbow that won't go away? That's tennis elbow - and you don't need to play tennis to get it! ๐Ÿ’ช

Who gets tennis elbow?

Anyone who uses their arm and wrist a lot:

โœ… Typing at a computer ๐Ÿ’ป
โœ… Lifting heavy objects ๐Ÿ“ฆ
โœ… Gripping tools ๐Ÿ”ง
โœ… Repetitive work tasks
โœ… Sports activities ๐Ÿธ
What's really going on?

It's NOT inflammation (tendonitis) - it's a tendinopathy!

Your tendon has changed structure trying to handle the stress you're putting on it. Think of tendons like chains connecting your bones and muscles, they can handle a lot, but too much repetitive stress causes structural changes.

The good news?

It's not "damaged" in the usual way , it just needs to be loaded in the right way to get strong again! ๐ŸŽฏ

Here's the thing: Pain and injury don't always match up! You can have a tendon that looks terrible on a scan but doesn't hurt, or one that looks fine but hurts a lot.

Recovery is about making both the tendon AND your nervous system feel safe again! ๐Ÿ’š

Struggling with elbow pain? Let's get you back to pain-free movement!

๐Ÿ“ž 021 4633455 | ๐ŸŒ eastcorkphysio.ie

SPORTS INJURY? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธWhether you've injured yourself playing sport or torn a ligament while running...
23/02/2026

SPORTS INJURY? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธWhether you've injured yourself playing sport or torn a ligament while running, our Chartered Physiotherapists at East Cork Physiotherapy, Balance & Acupuncture Clinic are here to help!

๐Ÿ’ชWe treat:

โšฝ Sports injuries
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Running injuries
๐ŸŽพ Tennis & golfer's elbow
๐Ÿฆต Ligament tears
๐Ÿ’ช Muscle strains
๐Ÿฆด Joint problemsOur approach includes:

โœ… Hands-on mobilisation & manipulation
โœ… Deep tissue massage
โœ… Electrotherapy (Shockwave, laser, ultrasound)
โœ… Tailor-made home exercise programmes
โœ… Posture & technique adviceWe work closely with GPs, medical consultants and coaches to ensure you get

back to your sport safely! ๐ŸŽฏNo referral necessary - book directly with us | ๐ŸŒ eastcorkphysio.ie

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š BEST OF LUCK MEGAN AND CORK MINORS! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸBest of luck to Vice Captain Megan Barrett and the entire Cork Minors team as t...
21/02/2026

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š BEST OF LUCK MEGAN AND CORK MINORS! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ

Best of luck to Vice Captain Megan Barrett and the entire Cork Minors team as they take on Clare in Round 2 of the Munster Championship this Sunday, February 22nd at 3pm in Clarecastle, Ennis! ๐Ÿ’ช

Come on Cork! ๐Ÿ”ดโšช

We're so proud of you, Megan! ๐Ÿ‘

Congratulations to Christopher Barrett and all of the Irish ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช U20s team on their win against England in the six nations...
21/02/2026

Congratulations to Christopher Barrett and all of the Irish ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช U20s team on their win against England in the six nations ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช HUGE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO CHRISTOPHER AND THE U20 IRISH TEAM! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‰Best of luck to Christopher Barrett ...
19/02/2026

๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช HUGE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO CHRISTOPHER AND THE U20 IRISH TEAM! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‰

Best of luck to Christopher Barrett as he represents Ireland U20s against England this Friday, February 20th at 19.30! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’ช

Come on Ireland! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Well done to Megan Barrett and the Cork minor football team on their win today.
14/02/2026

Well done to Megan Barrett and the Cork minor football team on their win today.

U20 six nations Ireland v Italy. Christopher Barrett ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
14/02/2026

U20 six nations Ireland v Italy. Christopher Barrett ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š HUGE CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸWe're absolutely delighted to congratulate Megan Barrett on being appointed Vice Captai...
13/02/2026

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š HUGE CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ

We're absolutely delighted to congratulate Megan Barrett on being appointed Vice Captain of the Cork Minors! What an incredible achievement! ๐ŸŽ‰โญ

Best of luck to Megan and the entire Cork Minors team as they take on Waterford in Round 1 of the Munster Championship this Saturday, February 14th at 2pm in Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA! ๐Ÿ’ช

Come on Cork! ๐Ÿ”ดโšช

We're so proud of you, Megan! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ‰ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช HUGE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO CHRISTOPHER AND THE U20 IRISH TEAM! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‰ Best of luck to Christopher Barre...
12/02/2026

๐Ÿ‰ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช HUGE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO CHRISTOPHER AND THE U20 IRISH TEAM! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‰

Best of luck to Christopher Barrett as he represents Ireland U20s against Italy this Friday, February 13th at 19:45! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’ช

Come on Ireland! โ˜˜๏ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

Address

9 New Cork Road
Midleton
P25DD80

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 9pm
Thursday 7:45am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm

Telephone

+353214633455

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