Stop Living
With Back Pain.
Expert osteopathy & myotherapy at our Williamstown clinic. We diagnose the cause, treat the problem, and build the strength to keep it away. Serving Newport, Altona, Spotswood & Yarraville.
Nick
Nick holds a rare dual qualification as an Advanced Sports Osteopath and Sports Scientist. He specialises in back pain, chronic pain, and sports injuries — and has helped hundreds of Melbourne patients get back to doing what they love.
Does This Sound Like You?
If any of these sound familiar, we can help. Most back pain is very treatable — the key is getting an accurate diagnosis first.
Book Online NowWhat's Causing Your Back Pain?
Back pain is rarely "just back pain." At Injury Active Williamstown, we identify the specific structure causing your pain — then treat it directly. Common causes we treat include:
Muscle Strain
Overstretched or torn muscle fibres from lifting, twisting, or sudden movement. One of the most common causes of acute lower back pain.
Disc Injury
Bulging or herniated discs that press on nearby nerves, causing local back pain and often referred pain or sciatica down the leg.
Sciatica
Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, producing shooting pain, tingling, or numbness from the lower back into the buttock and leg.
Postural Pain
Prolonged sitting, poor workstation setup, or muscle imbalances that place sustained load on the spine and surrounding structures.
Osteoarthritis
Age-related degeneration of spinal joints and discs, causing stiffness, reduced range of motion, and chronic aching pain.
Facet Joint Dysfunction
Irritation or locking of the small joints along the spine, often causing sharp localised pain with movement or rotation.
How We Help
At Injury Active Williamstown, we offer osteopathy and myotherapy — two of the most effective hands-on treatments for back pain. We also have access to a fully equipped gym facility at The Performance Club, where our practitioners deliver supervised rehabilitation when you're ready to build strength and prevent recurrence.
Accurate Diagnosis First
We find the real cause of your back pain — not just treat the symptoms. Disc, joint, muscle, or nerve — we identify it at your first appointment.
Osteopathy
Whole-body hands-on treatment addressing joint, muscle, and nerve contributions to your back pain. Most patients feel improvement within 2–3 sessions.
Myotherapy
Targeted soft tissue therapy to release muscle tension, reduce pain, and restore movement. Particularly effective for chronic and postural back pain.
Rehab & Gym
We take you beyond pain relief — building the back strength and stability to stop pain coming back. We have access to a fully equipped gym facility at The Performance Club for supervised rehabilitation.
Meet Our Williamstown Team
Nick
Nick is our Head Osteopath — an Advanced Sports Osteopath and Sports Scientist, a rare dual qualification. He specialises in back pain, sports injuries, athletic performance, and chronic pain management.
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Tom Johnstone
Tom specialises in injury rehabilitation, biomechanics, and transitioning patients from early-stage rehab through to full return to activity and sport.
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Craig Hardingham
Craig is our Head Myotherapist with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal pain management, sports injury rehabilitation, and soft tissue therapy.
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"From the first appointment with Craig took the time to listen and understand the issues with my body. Craig is amazing. My pain has decreased my mobility has improved 10 fold and my energy has increased with a passion to get back into fitness. Seriously I can not recommend someone highly as I would Craig."
"Had an initial consult today with Nick - wow! so good... I've had a bad shoulder for a while now - nothing I've done has helped it. Nick was very knowledgeable in figuring out how to determine my exact issue."
"I had been seeing another osteopath company for an injured shoulder for over 12 months with no improvement. I have been seeing Nick for 4 weeks and I am already feeling better and seeing improvement."
"Saw Craig for a quick tune up and he identified my shoulder was still very restricted from an operation 4 yrs prior, has made unbelievable progress that others weren't able to do. 100% recommend."
"I am amazed at the help I received in treating my shingles pain. Thousands of dollars and nerve blocks have done nothing compared to the relief Dr Nick has done for me."
"Hands down the best osteo and myo I've seen so far — couldn't recommend Nick & Craig more! Their treatment approach is genuinely unique, focusing on whole-body health rather than just chasing symptoms."
Injury Active Williamstown
Location
18 Macaulay St, Williamstown VIC 3016
Osteopathy & Myotherapy
Serving: Newport, Altona, Spotswood, Yarraville, Footscray
Same-day appointments often available · No referral needed
Common Questions
Should I see an osteopath or myotherapist for back pain?
Both are highly effective for back pain. Osteopathy takes a whole-body, hands-on approach to joint and soft tissue treatment. Myotherapy focuses on targeted muscle and soft tissue release. At Injury Active Williamstown, our team works together so you can access both disciplines under one roof.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Same-day and next-day appointments are often available at our Williamstown clinic. Call us or book online to check availability.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to see any of our practitioners. You can book directly online or by phone.
How many sessions will I need?
Acute back pain often resolves within 4–8 sessions with the right treatment. Chronic back pain may require a longer programme. Your practitioner will give you a clear treatment plan at your first appointment.
Do you accept Medicare or private health?
Yes. We accept private health insurance (on-the-spot claiming) and Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans for eligible patients.
Ready to Get Your Back Right?
Book a back pain assessment with Nick or one of our Williamstown team. We'll find the cause, explain the plan, and get you moving again.
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