Pain that keeps coming back needs a different approach.
Most treatment focuses on where it hurts. We focus on why it keeps happening.
“I have a herniated disc and arthritis in my lumbar spine that has taken over my life for years. Josh took on my pain with an approach that no one else has.”
This isn't in your head. But it is more complex than you think.
Chronic pain is real. But once pain has lasted longer than 3 months, it's no longer just about tissue damage.
The nervous system has adapted. And that means a different kind of treatment is needed.
It can affect your sleep. Your work. Your confidence. Your family life. Your mental health. And it rarely responds to short term fixes.
Pain lasting over three months needs a different approach.Start with a free 10 minute call if you would rather talk first.
“When you step into the clinic, you really don't feel it's one. Made at the homely corner of a cozy garden. So there's least chance one's nervous system will be hyperactive with the apprehension of meeting a therapist.”
Why It Keeps Going
That's why a one size fits all approach so often falls short.
Physical factors
Mobility, strength, posture and old injuries all play a role in keeping pain alive.
Lifestyle factors
Sleep quality, stress levels and daily habits directly influence how the nervous system processes pain.
Emotional factors
Anxiety, fear of movement and low mood can amplify pain signals significantly.
Social factors
Work pressure, family demands and lack of support are often overlooked drivers of persistent pain.
We treat the whole person. Not just the pain.
Listen first
We take time to understand your story, your symptoms, what you've already tried, and how pain is affecting your life.
Assess the full picture
We look beyond the painful area – movement, strength, sleep, stress, lifestyle and the patterns driving the problem.
Build a plan that fits you
No generic exercises. No handouts. Everything tailored to your body, your goals and your daily life.
Move forward with confidence
Not just short term relief – lasting progress, real understanding, and more confidence in your body.
Targeted interventions
Combining specialised assessment with hands-on therapies to calm your nervous system and restore mobility.
Expert care that looks at the bigger picture.
Josh Devine brings years of specialist experience to help you understand and overcome persistent pain.
Real people, real results
Raffaela
Helped over the last 12 months. Long term chronic spinal pain.
Elizabeth
Back in the gym, back in control. Pain in her back for 10 years.
What our patients say
An Approach No One Else Had
“I have a herniated disc and arthritis in my lumbar spine that has taken over my life for years. Josh took on my pain with an approach that no one else has.”
13 Years Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
“I've had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 13 years but the past 2 years have been awful. I found my mobility reducing and the pain increasing. I was only able to control the pain with a lot of painkillers or steroid injections.”
More Than Just Exercises
“I have always found previous physio appointments to be very black and white. The outcome has always been a referral and some exercises. It never took account of my mental health and my emotional wellbeing.”
What recovery actually looks like
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Based on your answers, a specialist chronic pain assessment would give you real clarity and a plan that finally fits your situation.
Common questions
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I've tried physio before and it didn't help.
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