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Mastitis and Block Ducts
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Mastitis is a painful condition affecting 1 in 5 women during their breastfeeding journey.

What is mastitis or blocked ducts?

Mastitis or blocked ducts is an inflammatory reaction that occurs within your breast tissue that may or may not be associated with infection. The ‘blockage’ of the ducts that the milk travels in causes the breast tissue to become inflamed. Early assessment and management is vital to avoid this from becoming inflammatory mastitis and avoid formation of an abscess.

What are some of the symptoms?

  • Breast tenderness or redness
  • Heat or swelling
  • Wedge-shaped area of breast/lump
  • Flu-like symptoms, general body aches and fevers

How can a physiotherapist help with mastitis?

There are many treatment technqiues to help treat mastitis and prevent it from becoming inflammatory mastitis.

  • Therapeutic ultrasound to reduce inflammation, reduce pain and improve circulation and lymphatic drainage to the area
  • Teach you how to complete boob yoga- self-lymphatic drainage techniques
  • Kinesiology taping to assist with lymphatic drainage
  • Asses breast feeding positions and provide postural advice
  • Recommend support garments

If you would like treatment for your mastitis, you can book an appointment online here

Or if you have any questions, please feel free to ring us on 8356 1379

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peter choi
2 years ago
I had a great experience with Veronica this week. She provided fantastic assessment and treatment which relieved my longstanding L arm pain immediately after the first visit. Thank you so much for your great support.
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Kaytee G
2 years ago
Great 1st time experience! Very thorough. Listened to my concerns and have established a treatment plan! Staff are all very lovely! Would recommend!
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Alan Benfell
3 years ago
If only giving 10 stars were an option here. I first attended Phyx almost 4 years ago for a niggling pain that after a few visits came good. Then after an injury about a year ago with pinched nerves causing radiating pain in the shoulder area, I returned to visit Phyx again. I started with hands-on physio treatment and then added some one one-on-one Pilates sessions with the physio and now on to group Pilates classes. The hands-on treatment is great as the physios really listen, focus on what you're saying, and are obviously highly skilled to rectify tricky problems. My GP and specialist told me surgery was the only answer, but so far with the treatment from Phyx we're proving that wrong. From day one the team has been amazing, and very professional. Everyone is so polite, friendly and welcoming. Especially making a bloke feel comfortable in fitting into Pilates classes that are generally considered to be a "Ladies' thing". Let me just say, get in there guys it really is a full workout. Thank you all very much.
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Frances Wren
3 years ago
Helpful, informative and polite staff. Clean and tidy rooms and waiting area
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Robby H
4 years ago
Absolutely amazing service and friendly staff. They helped me with my issues! I would highly recommend the service which the have to offer. Thank you so much
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Trudy Green
4 years ago
So far I have only had the Physio consultation and have booked into my first Pilates class which will be soon (this is why I have only put 4 stars). The Receptionist was friendly and the Physiotherapist was very thorough and also friendly and I felt comfortable asking any questions. She took me into the studio and showed me a few exercises. I am looking forward to starting my classes soon.
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Maddison Mellow
5 years ago
The team at Phyx are amazing!! From the moment you are greeted at the front desk you are treated with genuine care and kindness. I've been going to Phyx for treatment on a back/neck issue and I am so impressed with the results. The physio team are very knowledgeable, professional and are only interested in achieving the best outcomes for their clients. I also love their pilates classes - they are physio-led and suit anyone, from beginners to elite level. Highly recommend Phyx! 🙂
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