Focused on pain relief, injury treatment, and restoring movement and function.
Non-Invasive Nerve
& Chronic Pain Therapy
The Xavant Stimpod NMS460 is a non-invasive treatment used to manage neuropathic and chronic pain by helping affected nerves recover normal function. This advanced therapy is commonly used in physiotherapy to treat nerve-related pain conditions safely and effectively.
Stimpod therapy uses a hybrid pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) waveform to create a targeted electromagnetic field. When applied externally over the affected nerve, it stimulates cellular metabolic activity, supporting nerve repair and reducing pain. Treatment is applied transcutaneously, meaning no needles, injections, or surgery are required.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Stimpod Therapy
Stimpod pain therapy is particularly effective for a wide range of nerve-related pain and neurological conditions, including:
- Migraines & Chronic Headaches
- Bell’s Palsy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Sciatic Nerve Pain
- Post-Chemotherapy Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
- Stroke-Related Nerve Dysfunction
- CIDP
- Shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia)
- Vertigo
Benefits of Stimpod Pain Therapy
- Non-invasive and drug-free
- Targets the cause of nerve pain
- Suitable for chronic and complex conditions
- Minimal discomfort with no downtime
Stimpod therapy is often used alongside physiotherapy rehabilitation to support long-term pain relief and improved nerve function.
Sports Injuries Physiotherapy
Sports injuries can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, nerves, and bones across the entire body. Our sports injury physiotherapy focuses on accurate diagnosis, effective pain relief, and targeted rehabilitation to restore strength, mobility, and performance. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, we tailor treatment plans to get you back to sport safely and efficiently.
Biokinetics
Biokinetics is the science of human movement and the use of exercise therapy for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Our biokineticists design individualised programmes to restore function, improve movement patterns, and reduce the risk of re-injury. Biokinetics plays a key role in post-injury rehabilitation, chronic condition management, and long-term physical health.
Spinal Health & Back Pain Treatment
Our physiotherapists and biokineticists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for spinal conditions, including neck pain, back pain, and postural dysfunction. Because spinal pain often originates from other areas of the body, we focus on identifying the root cause and correcting contributing factors to achieve long-term relief and improved movement.
Orthopaedic
Rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation is essential before and after surgery involving bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles. Our orthopaedic physiotherapists conduct a thorough assessment and develop a customised rehabilitation programme to prepare you for surgery, support recovery, and restore strength, movement, and function as efficiently as possible.
Respiratory & Sinus Physiotherapy
We treat patients with respiratory and sinus conditions that affect breathing and lung function. Physiotherapy can help manage chronic coughing, recurrent chest infections, sinus congestion, and breathing difficulties. Our experienced therapists use targeted techniques to improve airway clearance, breathing efficiency, and overall respiratory health.
Ante- & Post-Natal Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy plays an important role during and after pregnancy. We safely treat neck, back, pelvic, and postural pain, while providing education and gentle exercises to support the body during pregnancy. Post-natally, physiotherapy assists with recovery, strengthening, posture correction, and guidance on breastfeeding and body care.
TMJ Dysfunction
TMJ dysfunction—also known as myofascial pain dysfunction—occurs when the jaw muscles and joints fail to work harmoniously. This can result in jaw pain, headaches, ear discomfort, stiffness, clicking, or locked jaw. Physiotherapy treatment aims to relieve pain, restore joint mobility, and improve muscular coordination of the jaw and surrounding structures.
Dry Needling Therapy
Dry needling is used to treat myofascial trigger points—tight muscle knots that cause pain, reduced flexibility, and weakness. When manual therapy alone is insufficient, dry needling helps release these trigger points, restore muscle function, and reduce pain. It is commonly used for sports injuries, chronic muscle tension, and postural pain conditions.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy uses controlled electrical stimulation to reduce pain by interfering with neural pain signals to the brain. By influencing the body’s pain-gate mechanism, electrotherapy is effective for both acute and chronic pain conditions. It is a valuable physiotherapy tool, particularly when pain limits movement or when medication alone is insufficient.
Normatec Recovery Therapy
NormaTec recovery systems are used by athletes worldwide to enhance performance and speed up recovery. This advanced compression therapy helps increase circulation, reduce muscle soreness, and accelerate recovery after training or competition. At Johannesburg Physio, NormaTec is ideal for athletes looking to recover faster, prevent injury, and consistently perform at their best.
Pilates
Therapy
Pilates is a controlled form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates, focusing on core strength, flexibility, posture, and movement control. Clinical Pilates is often used in physiotherapy rehabilitation to support spinal health, injury recovery, and muscular balance. Our guided Pilates sessions improve stability, coordination, breathing, and body awareness in a safe, structured environment.
Sports & Muscle Recovery Therapy
Effective recovery is essential for muscle repair, strength development, and peak performance. Our recovery services include cupping therapy, Hypervolt percussion therapy, dry needling, and myofascial release techniques. These treatments help reduce muscle tightness, improve circulation, and optimise post-exercise recovery.
Arthritis Management Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in the management of arthritis. Through guided exercise, joint mobilisation, and strength training, we help improve mobility, flexibility, and joint stability while reducing pain and stiffness. When combined with medical treatment prescribed by your doctor, physiotherapy can significantly improve daily function and quality of life.
Discovery Conservative Spine Care
We are registered to provide treatment under the **Discovery Health Conservative Spine Care Programme, offering evidence-based physiotherapy focused on non-surgical management of back and neck conditions.