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Martin has been helping people move better and recover from injury since graduating in Physiotherapy in 1996. He also holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Science (1992), giving him a strong foundation in both rehabilitation and performance.

Martin has worked in hospitals and private clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, and the USA, gaining experience with a wide range of injuries and conditions.

Since 2007, he has been serving the Bacchus Marsh community, helping patients of all ages recover from injury, improve strength, and manage pain.

He has a special interest in:

  • Sports injuries – helping athletes get back to their game safely

  • Shoulder and back pain – restoring movement and reducing stiffness

  • Stability and strengthening exercises – for long-term injury prevention

  • Chronic pain management – using evidence-based strategies to improve quality of life

Outside the clinic, Martin stays active and loves sharing his passion for sport:

  • Coaches girls’ basketball with the Footscray Hawks

  • Enjoys tennis and golf

Martin combines years of clinical experience with a practical, friendly approach to help patients feel confident in their recovery.

Martin Spitzeck

Primary Physiotherapist

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Why Choose Bacchus Marsh Physio?

When people in the western region look for physiotherapy, they often want more than quick appointments or a program that feels generic. Many patients come to us after previously having treatment where their recovery felt like it lacked momentum or where their care wasn’t as back in motion focused as they had hoped.

At our clinic, we specialise in restoring movement, reducing pain, and helping you return to the activities you love with a more personalised and hands-on approach.

Helping You Get Your Back in Motion

A core part of our philosophy is simple:

If you can move well, you can live well.

Our treatments are designed to help get your back in motion—literally and figuratively. Whether you’re dealing with lower back pain, neck stiffness, shoulder injuries, or long-term tendon issues, our physiotherapists work closely with you to restore confidence and mobility.

We combine:

  • Hands-on massage and soft-tissue release

  • Joint mobilisation and manual therapy

  • Dry needling (when appropriate)

  • Strength and conditioning programs

  • Exercise progressions that fit your lifestyle

This “movement-first” approach helps patients get results faster and more consistently than exercise-only or machine-driven models.

Supporting the Local Western Region Community

We love working with people across the western region, from active adults and athletes to busy parents, tradies, office workers, and older adults who want to stay mobile and strong.

Being a local clinic means:

  • You see the same physiotherapist each visit

  • You get continuity of care

  • Your treatment is tailored, not template-based

  • We understand the health needs and activity demands of the community

People tell us they appreciate having a clinic that feels friendly, calm, and genuinely connected to the western region—not rushed, not high-volume, and not impersonal.

Why Patients Prefer Our Style of Physiotherapy

Patients who switch to our clinic often report that they were looking for:

✔ More hands-on treatment

Not just exercise sheets—real physiotherapy that reduces pain quickly.

✔ Longer, more focused appointments

Time to assess, treat, and educate properly.

✔ A consistent therapist every session

No bouncing between practitioners.

✔ A clear diagnosis and plan

Simple explanations, structured rehab, and ongoing progress checks.

Our goal is to help you regain movement, improve strength, and get your back in motion

in a way that feels professional, supportive, and tailored to your goals.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

  • Back and neck pain

  • Sciatica

  • Shoulder tendon and rotator cuff injuries

  • Knee pain and cartilage irritation

  • Achilles tendon issues

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Postural problems, including forward head posture and thoracic stiffness

  • Sports injuries and return-to-play rehabilitation

Everything we do is designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and build strength you can rely on.

Experience Physiotherapy Done Properly

If you want a physiotherapy experience where:

  • You feel listened to

  • Your treatment includes hands-on therapy

  • You receive a clear, personalised plan

  • Your progress is monitored closely

  • You work with a therapist who genuinely cares

…then we’re here for you.

Let us help you get your back in motion, and support your health as a proud part of the western region community.

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