Physiotherapy clinic in Cheltenham
Building a Foundation for a Pain-Free Future.
How much physiotherapy do i need
The question we encounter most frequently in our clinic is when will I get better. There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, there are many things that influence how long it will take you to recover. Injuries are classified as acute, chronic, or involving soft tissues. Acute injuries often heal within three or four sessions, soft tissue injuries may need treatment for up to six sessions and chronic pain or rehabilitation after surgery may require several months of physiotherapy.
Our professional expertise offers you results quickly, but other factors like your lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, age, and your commitment to exercises and stretches performed at home between treatment sessions also affect healing time. The more dedicated you are to completing this 'homework,' the quicker your recovery is likely to be.
Unfortunately some patients think that treatment is complete as soon as the pain subsides, and stop the sessions too early. Pain often occurs due to weak muscles, rebuilding the muscles after the initial treatment protects you from further injury
Your first step is to book a detailed assessment where we will determine the exact cause of your injury, this is where you will also get your first treatment to kick-start your journey from pain to recovery.
physiotherapy assessment
We’re among the most thorough physiotherapists that we know, which is why you’ll get a detailed 45-minute physiotherapy assessment as part of your first treatment. This includes:
- taking important information about your medical history
- performing tests and measurements to assess your condition
- identifying functional limitations you may have
- explaining what is behind your pain or discomfort
- designing a treatment plan so that you know what to expect and how long it will take
- providing advice on the things that you can do yourself
- commencing treatment in this first session to speed up your recovery
physiotherapy appointment
What happens in a physiotherapy session depends on your injury and it's severity. This could be a combination of manual therapy, modern instrument-base soft tissue mobilisation, acupuncture, massage, exercise and gym work to suit your specific needs, for example:
- Manual therapy is helpful to relieve pain and stiffness, improve blood circulation to promote healing, drain excess fluid, improve movement and promote relaxation.
- Instrument-based soft tissue manipulation is used to treat patients who may fail to respond well to other forms of physiotherapy. It stimulates cell regeneration, reducing pain and promoting healing.
- Acupuncture is used to stimulate nerves that reduce pain and increase blood circulation in the injured area.
- We use our hands to apply a variety of massage depths and pressures to break up muscle knots (adhesions) and restore muscle flexibility and function.
Benefits of Physiotherapy
- No side effects: Physiotherapy is a safe and effective with no known side effects. Unlike medication or surgery, it does not carry the risk of complications or adverse reactions.
- Reduce risk of further injury: By using targeted exercises, physiotherapy can help you strengthen the muscles in your back, improving your stability and reduce the risk of future injuries.
- Avoiding surgery: By using non-invasive techniques we can target the underlying cause, and this can help you avoid more invasive treatments such as surgery.
- Improved function: Back pain can make it difficult to do everyday tasks, such as bending over or even sitting. Physiotherapy can get you back doing your everyday tasks again.
- Improved posture: Poor posture can contribute to and worsen back pain. We can help you improve your posture with exercises and stretches that target the muscles that support your spine.
- Improved range of motion: Specific exercises and stretches will help improve your motion, supporting you to move more freely.
- Eliminating or reducing pain:
Exercises and techniques such as soft tissue mobilisation, acupuncture and shockwave therapy can help reduce pain due to arthritis, tendonitis, muscle strain/sprain, and much more.
- Manage age related injuries: Certain age related injuries such as rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, osteoporosis, knee replacement, neck pain, back pain etc., can easily be treated by physiotherapy.
- Improved overall health: Physiotherapy can improve your overall health and wellbeing by enabling you to increase your physical activity whilst reducing any pain and discomfort.
- Maintenance: After you have finished your treatment a physiotherapy based maintenance plan could help you keep the gains you have achieved during recovery, and help prevent injury reoccurrence.
next step - Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy treatment can help kickstart your recovery, but it's a quality rehabilitation program (rehab) that will get you back to feeling 100% again. Our on-site bespoke equipment and pilates expertise enable us to design a recovery plan that safely changes and pushes you further throughout your recovery journey, to make you healthier and stronger than you were before.
Our expertise ensures you’re using the correct activities and techniques for each stage of your recovery, without risking further injury. With thorough guidance and videos we help you continue your exercises at home, ensuring you’re using the right posture and techniques to fast-track your recovery.
Book now
At Straight Back Physio we believe in giving our patients the opportunity to engage and explain their injury history, lifestyle etc. to our physiotherapists therefore each new patient is given 45minutes on their first appointment with follow ups being 30 minutes in length.
Recover faster, our chartered physios can usually get you back to redoing the activities you can't do now within 4 to 8 sessions.
We understand that some people may want to find out a bit more about the cost before they book an appointment at our physiotherapy clinic. Our unique
save as you recover packages can save you up to 20% on the cost of a single session.
Insured
For insured clients we can either work directly with your insurance provider or offer receipts for cash-based plans, allowing you to reclaim your expenses.
Not Covered by Insurance
If you want see the best physiotherapist in your area, feel free to book an appointment at our Cheltenham physiotherapy clinic without needing a referral from your GP.
Why Choose Us
No other local physiotherapy clinic can match our level of expertise and rehabilitation services, thanks to our extensive experience and in-house gym facilities. You'll receive the full benefits of physiotherapy through a tailored combination of interventions designed to guide you on your path to recovery.