Conditions we treat

Our team treats problems from the neck and shoulders down to the feet. Pick a condition below to read what usually causes it, how we treat it and how long recovery tends to take.

Conditions A to Z

• Achilles pain

  Stiffness and pain at the back of the heel, especially first thing in the morning or at the start of a run.

• ACL injury

  A torn anterior cruciate ligament is a big injury. A structured rehab plan is what gets you back, with or without surgery.

• Ankle sprain

  A rolled ankle is common, but poorly rehabilitated sprains often come back. A few weeks of the right exercise makes a big difference.

• Back pain

  Most back pain is not serious and gets better, and the right treatment and exercise help it get better faster and stay away.

• Balance problems

  Feeling unsteady, or worried about falling, is not just part of getting older. Balance can be trained.

• Carpal tunnel and wrist pain

  Pins and needles in the fingers, numb hands at night, or a painful wrist from work or a fall.

• Fracture rehab

  Once the bone has healed, the work starts on stiffness, weakness and confidence. That is where physiotherapy comes in.

• Frozen shoulder

  A painful, stiff shoulder that slowly loses movement. It does get better, and the right help makes each stage easier.

• Golfer's elbow

  Pain on the inside of the elbow when gripping, lifting or throwing, and how to settle it for good.

• Groin strain

  Pain on the inside of the thigh or groin with kicking, sprinting or changing direction.

• Hamstring strain

  A sudden sharp pain in the back of the thigh while sprinting or stretching. Careful rehab is what stops it happening again.

• Hip and knee replacement rehab

  Getting the most from your new joint, from the first weeks at home to walking, stairs and getting back to the things you enjoy.

• Hip pain

  Pain in the groin, on the side of the hip or in the buttock, from arthritis to running injuries.

• Knee pain

  From sports injuries to arthritis and life after knee surgery, we find the cause and rebuild a strong, reliable knee.

• Meniscus tear

  Knee pain, swelling and catching after a twist, or with no injury at all. Many meniscus tears settle with physiotherapy.

• Muscle strains

  A pulled muscle can stop you in your tracks. The right early care and a graded plan get you back sooner.

• Neck pain

  A stiff, aching neck is common and usually very treatable, whether it comes from desk work, sleeping awkwardly or an injury.

• Osteoarthritis

  Stiff, painful joints do not have to mean doing less. Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for arthritis.

• Headaches

  Some headaches start in the neck or from muscle tension. Physiotherapy can help these, and can be part of managing migraine.

• Plantar fasciitis

  Sharp heel pain with your first steps in the morning, or after sitting. It is common and very treatable.

• Posture and desk pain

  Aches from long days at a desk, driving or looking at your phone. Small changes and the right exercises go a long way.

• Repetitive strain injury

  Aching, tingling or stiffness in the hands, arms, neck or shoulders that builds with repetitive work.

• Rotator cuff injury

  Pain lifting your arm, reaching or sleeping on your shoulder is very often the rotator cuff, and it usually responds well to the right…

• Runner's knee

  An ache around or behind the kneecap that flares with running, stairs, squats or long periods of sitting.

• Sciatica

  Pain, tingling or numbness running from your back down your leg, and what you can do about it.

• Shin splints

  Pain along the inner edge of the shin when running, often after increasing your training.

• Shoulder pain

  Painful, stiff or weak shoulders, from rotator cuff problems to frozen shoulder and recovery after surgery.

• Slipped disc

  A bulging disc sounds alarming, but most improve without surgery. Here is how physiotherapy helps.

• Tennis elbow

  Pain on the outside of the elbow when gripping, lifting a kettle or using a mouse. Most people do not play tennis.

• Whiplash

  Neck pain and stiffness after a car accident, treated by chartered physiotherapists who also handle the paperwork with your solicitor.

When to get urgent help instead

Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain comes with numbness around your bottom or genitals, new difficulty passing urine or controlling your bowels, or weakness in both legs. These can be signs of cauda equina syndrome, which needs emergency treatment. For other worrying new symptoms, call NHS 111.