John Lyness is a physiotherapist based in South Melbourne, VIC. You can find the practice at Cnr City Road and Cecil Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205.
John works with people who need help moving better and feeling more comfortable day to day. This might be after an injury, when joints feel stiff or sore, or when everyday movement just doesn’t feel right anymore. In many cases, the goal is simple: get you moving safely, reduce pain where possible, and build up strength and control over time.
Sessions may include physical therapy exercises that match what you can do now and what you want to get back to. If joints feel tight, John can use joint mobilization techniques to help improve comfort and range of motion. Soft tissue massage may also be used to ease muscle tightness around sore areas.
Posture can play a big part too. If you’ve been sitting or working in the same way for a long time, it can affect how your body holds up. John focuses on practical posture correction, aiming to make daily positions easier to manage, not just something you “try” for a day.
For people dealing with walking problems, there’s also gait training. That can help with things like uneven steps, feeling unsteady, or changes in how your legs and feet work together.
John’s approach is about getting the basics right. That often means looking at how you move, what triggers your symptoms, and what makes things better. From there, treatment tends to be tailored to your needs, whether you’re trying to return to sport, get back to work, or simply move around the house without constant discomfort.
At times, progress is steady and straightforward. At other times, it can be slower, especially if the problem has been building for a while. In those moments, John keeps the plan realistic, making sure you understand what each step is for and how it links to the results you want.
If you’re looking for a physiotherapist in South Melbourne who can help with exercises, joint and soft tissue work, posture, or gait issues, John Lyness is ready to support you. You can also ask about a treatment plan that suits your current level of movement and comfort, then adjust as you go.