Have you had a tendon injury that just won’t go away? You’ve rested it, iced it, wrapped it, maybe even taken a few months off. But somehow... it’s still sore. Still aching. Still messing with your everyday life.

If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Here at ARC Rehabilitation & Pilates, we know tendon injuries inside out—especially the ones that refuse to heal. And the good news? We know how to fix them.

Now, let me guess. You’ve probably Googled the life out of your symptoms, tried a million rehab exercises from YouTube, maybe even shelled out for expensive treatments that didn’t work. You’re not alone. We see this every single week.

We specialise in chronic tendinopathy—those long-term, annoying, can’t-quite-shake-it tendon issues—and trust us, you don’t have to live with it forever.

So, What’s the Deal With Chronic Tendinopathy?

Basically, it’s when a tendon injury becomes chronic. That means it’s stuck in a cycle of pain and poor healing. It hasn’t quite torn, but it hasn’t repaired either. It just stays irritated and painful.

The most common spots?

• Achilles (back of the ankle)

• Patellar tendon (just under your kneecap)

• Elbow (tennis or golfer’s elbow)

• Shoulder (especially your rotator cuff)

• Glutes or hamstrings

You’ll know it if:

• It aches after activity

• Feels worse in the morning

• You’ve had it for more than 6 weeks

• You keep resting it but nothing changes

Why It Hasn’t Healed (Yet)

Here’s the hard truth: rest alone doesn’t fix chronic tendinopathy.

You feel pain, so you stop moving. That gives a little short-term relief. You think you’re on the mend. You go back to sport, training, walking—bam, the pain returns. Frustrating, right?

The missing piece? Your tendon needs load. But not just any load—the right amount, in the right way, at the right time.

And that’s where we come in.

Our Secret Weapon: The Initial Consultation

At ARC Rehab, everything starts with the Initial Consultation.

We don’t guess. We don’t hand you a cookie-cutter rehab sheet. We sit down with you, look at your whole movement system, ask the right questions, and figure out why your tendon isn’t healing.

We’ll assess how your joints and muscles are working, spot any imbalances, and explain exactly what’s going on in plain English. That’s how we find the real cause—and more importantly, how we fix it.

The Plan That Works

Once we’ve got the full picture, we get started on a plan made just for you. Not a one-size-fits-all YouTube routine.

We’ll take you through:

• Early rehab using isometric exercises (great for pain relief)

• Gradual strength-building for the tendon and surrounding muscles

• Controlled loading so your tendon can rebuild properly

• Manual therapy if needed, to ease off tight or overloaded areas

But we don’t stop there.

Reformer Pilates for Tendon Rehab? Yes, Please.

Let’s talk about Reformer Pilates. This is where the magic really happens.

Our Reformer Pilates classes are designed specifically for people in pain. It's a safe, low-impact way to build strength, control, and confidence in your body—without aggravating your injury. And every session is led by a rehabilitation specialist, so you’re always in good hands.

This isn’t just Pilates—it’s tendon rehab in disguise.

“But I’ve Had This for Years…”

We hear this all the time. And it doesn’t scare us.

A lot of our clients come in as a last resort. They’ve tried everything else, seen multiple therapists, and are nearly ready to give up. But once they get on the right plan—with the right load, guidance, and support—things start to shift.

You don’t have to live with tendon pain forever.
You just need the right rehab, at the right time, from the right team.

Let’s Get You Back to Feeling Strong Again

Whether it’s your Achilles, shoulder, elbow, or knee—we’ve got you covered. It starts with your Initial Consultation at our Ballina clinic, and from there, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.

• Tailored rehab

• Expert-led Reformer Pilates

• Manual therapy

• Clear plan and full support

So, if you’re ready to finally fix that tendon once and for all, give us a shout.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0861763809