[alophysio]

Hi - Physiobob's advice is good...

1. If you don't actually define what the problem is, it is hard to fix it - that is why a diagnosis from a good Sports Physio or Sports Med Doc is worthwhile. You might feel gyp'd if it is a simple problem but if it is complicated, then better finding it out now rather than later.

2. Everyone can recover without physio...just like your car will run if you don't service it. It will work but eventually it won't work well, especially if there is something wrong with it. We help make things heal faster with better quality of healing and the end result should also be better ability to do things in every day life. Obviously the end result depends on YOUR condition and the PHYSIO's skill.

I (and lots of physios on this forum no doubt) have had A LOT of people present years after injuries and get relief and then wonder why they didn't do something about it sooner - good physios can help immensely.

If it is about the cost, then how much value do you put into say not working? Some people can get back to work more than a week or 2 earlier with good physio treatment for bad back injuries. The average wage in Australia is $1000/wk. Is spending $150 on 2-3 treatments worth saving $1000? I think so.

Or what about not playing sport anymore - there are indirect costs associated with decreased physical activity not to mention the emotional costs of not being able to play a sport anymore or be able to play at the level at which you used to.

As for time, spending a little time seeing the physio can save you hours of "downtime" not playing or working.

You service your car no doubt - even if it is checking the oil, putting coolant in, pumping up the tyres, putting water in the window wiper well etc etc. Why wouldn't you want to provide the best service for your body?