Chronic Pain Physiotherapy · Townsville

Chronic Pain
Physio in
Townsville

Get clarity, a plan, and support when pain has been going on too long. If you've tried rest, treatment, scans, or exercises and still feel stuck — you're not alone.

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Mick McGovern outside PhysioPM at Park St Specialists, Townsville
You are not alone

You might be here because…

Your pain has been going on for weeks, months, or longer

You've seen other providers but still don't feel like you have real answers

Your scans didn't explain everything — or made things more confusing

You keep flaring up every time you try to do more

You've stopped trusting your body

You want to return to work, training, or normal life without second-guessing every movement

Chronic pain can be frustrating, confusing, and exhausting. Often, the hardest part is not just the pain itself — it's not knowing what to do next.
Our approach

A different approach to chronic pain

At PhysioPM, the goal is not just to chase symptoms or give you a list of exercises and send you on your way.

  • Understand what is driving your pain
  • Reduce the fear and confusion around movement
  • Build a realistic plan you can actually follow
  • Gradually return to the activities that matter to you

We take time to listen, assess the full picture, and guide you step by step.

Less confusion. More clarity.
Less symptom-chasing. More direction.
Less guessing. More confidence.
1

Clarity

Understand what's actually driving your pain and why it has persisted

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2

Plan

A clear, realistic path forward built around your life and goals

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3

Support

Ongoing guidance to rebuild confidence and keep making progress

Is this right for you?

This is for you if…

You're ready to move forward

  • Your pain has become persistent or keeps returning
  • You've tried a lot and still don't have a clear path forward
  • You want more than quick fixes or passive treatment
  • You want to understand your pain and improve function over time
  • You're ready for a practical plan and support along the way

This may especially help with

  • Persistent back or neck pain
  • Ongoing hip, knee, or shoulder pain
  • Recurrent flare-ups
  • Pain affecting work, sleep, exercise, or daily life
  • Ongoing pain after an old injury
What to expect

What happens in your first appointment?

Your first session is designed to give you clarity.

01

Talk through your story properly

We take time to understand the full picture — not just what hurts, but how it's affecting your life.

02

Look at what may be contributing

A thorough assessment to understand what's driving your pain and keeping it going.

03

Identify what matters most first

Prioritise what to focus on so you're not overwhelmed — just clear on the next step.

04

Leave with a clear plan

You'll know what's going on, what to focus on next, and how to start building momentum.

No rushed appointments. No generic rehab. No one-size-fits-all fixes.

Why patients choose us

Why patients choose PhysioPM

Longer appointments so you feel heard

A focus on chronic pain, complex injuries, and persistent athletic pain

Clear explanations without jargon

A practical plan tailored to your life, work, and goals

Support to help you rebuild confidence and momentum

What people say
★★★★★

"I presented to Mick with an extremely painful shoulder caused by a ruptured tendon and tendinosis. He assured me I would be back playing social tennis and swimming — though at the time this seemed impossible. Following his exercise regime carefully, I am back swimming and playing tennis. The pain is gone and I have a plan to gain further shoulder strength. I am very appreciative of his input and knowledge."

CHER LOWE · GOOGLE REVIEW
★★★★★

"Physio PM has immensely helped with my recovery, to a level I never thought I would return to. The support through my injury has been amazing and tailored personally to my needs to give me the best results."

LOCHLAN BUTLER · GOOGLE REVIEW
★★★★★

"Mick was a great physio and helped support me through my needs. He is comfortable to chat to, very knowledgeable. He is very holistic in his approach which I highly value as it helped me get back to my daily life activities and exercise again. Highly recommend."

ALLIRA JENSEN · GOOGLE REVIEW
Mick McGovern, Physiotherapist at PhysioPM Townsville
Meet your physio

Mick McGovern

Physiotherapist · PhysioPM Townsville

I help people who feel stuck with pain make sense of what's happening and build a path forward.

My approach combines careful assessment, clear education, movement and strength-based rehabilitation, and ongoing support. The aim is not just to reduce pain, but to help you get back to living, working, exercising, and moving with more confidence.

If you've been looking for clarity rather than another quick fix, you're in the right place.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

No. In many cases, a detailed conversation and assessment are more useful than imaging alone. If scans are needed, we can discuss that as part of your plan.
That's common. Many people come in after trying other approaches and still feeling stuck. We take the time to understand what has and hasn't worked, and build from there.
No, but it is a major focus area of the clinic. Whether your pain is recent or long-standing, we can help you make sense of it and move forward with a clear plan.
Often yes, but they will be tailored to your situation and capacity. The goal is to make them realistic and useful, not overwhelming — something you can actually do and build on over time.
That depends on your goals, the complexity of your situation, and how long the issue has been going on. The aim is always to give you a clear direction from the start, and review progress as we go.
Ready when you are

You do not need to keep guessing

If pain has been dragging on and you want clarity, a plan, and support — book an initial appointment today.

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Located in Townsville · Helping people move beyond ongoing pain with a clear, practical approach.

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