I first went to Conor in 2019, having experienced pain in both arms for a number of years. As a GAA Handball player, this was detrimental not only to my performance, but also my enjoyment of the sport. I had come to almost accept it as something I would have to put up with. It had also spilled into my everyday life- I would experience pain and restricted movement when doing simple actions like putting on my jacket or stirring a pot. Having gone to a number of physios over that period of time, I had never found anything beyond temporary relief. I was struck by the difference in Conor's approach- he didn't seem interested in labelling the problem, but instead concentrated on its cause, through analysing my movement capabilities and shortcomings. Nothing was generic, but instead completely personalised to me and my body. We did a number of online consultations throughout the pandemic, where Conor gave me the tools to take responsibility for my own rehabilitation. The exercises he taught me have become ingrained into my daily life. I also implement them in my warm-up routine before playing. He explained in an easy-to-understand way that this is something I need to keep up and maintain even when the pain has subsided. This has given me the motivation to continue with them. Genuinely, these sessions have changed my understanding of pain, whilst restoring confidence in my body. I am now 100% pain-free and feel stronger than ever, allowing me to compete both nationally and internationally in my sport. For anyone in a similar situation to me, who has accepted pain as something they simply have to put up with, I highly recommend reaching out to Conor- he will get you back doing what you love!
