Will physiotherapy help me?

The word physiotherapy conjures up different images to different people. For some, who have never had treatment from a physio before, they might not know just how accessible, quick and effective their treatments may be. Seeing a private physio does not have to be the reserve of the elite athlete. You get one body, make sure it gets the maintenance and care it needs.

Physiotherapists are experts in using physical treatments for the prevention and rehabilitation of conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves and more. They have a variety of treatment modalities at their disposal. They train for 3 years at University to ensure they have the skill set, and clinical rationale to be safe and effective in their practice, they are then registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council who ensure that practitioners remain competent, up to date and fit to practice. You can be assured you are in safe hands if you are being treated by a registered physiotherapist.

Physiotherapists don’t just treat sports injuries (although they are very good at that), they treat back pain, neck and knee pain, headaches, postural problems and much much more. If a movement causes pain or discomfort there is a good chance a physio will be able to help you.

Is physiotherapy for me?

A physio will explain what is causing your problems, and allow you to understand why they have chosen a particular treatment, and also why they may give you certain exercise to do between sessions. A good physio will be there through the process for you, and will aim to have you functioning at the highest level possible.

Don’t accept pain as normal, there might be a lot physiotherapy can do for you.