Physiotherapy Clinic based in the centre of St. Albans
Conditions We Treat:
Our Physiotherapy services aim to reduce your pain, restore movement and return you to your optimal function whether you are affected by illness, injury, disability or ageing.
Here are some of the more common conditions we treat:
Back Pain – Bad Back
Acute and chronic back pain can be debilitating and due to a range of conditions. Pain may be felt in upper, mid or low back, pelvis, rib cage or shoulder girdles.
Chest and Rib Pain
Chest pain can be experienced due to a dysfunction around the ribcage or middle back (thoracic pain), pectoral muscle strains, rib fracture, muscle tightness following surgery and costochondritis may cause pain.
Headaches
Headaches can be experienced due to a dysfunction around the neck and shoulders. These are known as cervicogenic headaches.
Joint Pain
Suffering with arthritis or other joint problems throughout the body, for example, hamstring, calf or groin strains, rotator cuff problems in the shoulder and neck pain.
Knee Pain
Knee pain can result from either direct injury, degenerative changes or biomechanical faults of movement in daily life and sports. Damage may occur to muscles, bursae, ligaments, tendons or cartilage of the knee (Tibiofemoral joint) or knee cap (patella).
Muscle Pain
Physiotherapy is strongly recommended for the treatment of muscle strains, tightness and imbalances throughout the body. For example hamstring, calf or groin strains, rotator cuff problems in the shoulder and neck pain.
Neck Pain
Neck pain can be caused locally or can arise from other problems in the spinal joints, discs, ligaments and muscles. Your neck muscles spread out from the neck to attach to the upper eight ribs, shoulder girdles, skull and jaw bone.
Poor Mobility / Decreased General Fitness
Physiotherapy can benefit anyone who is looking to improve their general fitness and strength. This is particularly beneficial if you are struggling with walking or balance, or if you are recovering from either surgery or illness.
Post Trauma Recovery
Physiotherapy can be used to address post trauma conditions such as Whiplash, fractured bones and recovery from falls. It will help reduce the pain experienced and ease restriction in movement that may be experienced after injury.
Post Surgery Rehab
Post surgery rehabilitation for hips, knees, shoulders, neck, backs, wrists and many more. We liaise closely with your surgeon and provide bespoke care for you to help you to return to your optimal function or sport as soon as possible.
Postural Dysfunction
Postural Dysfunction is a common condition experienced by many due to incorrect postures in leisure activities or occupation, e.g. sitting looking at computer screens, driving postures or fallen arches.
Pregnancy Problems
Some ladies may experience ante-natal or post-natal problems, for example Abdominal Pelvic Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), Diastasis Recti, Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction and reduced core stability.
Hand Pain RSI
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is experienced as an over use injury which may be computer related, gaming, work related, sports related or leisure related, such as gardening or DIY.
Sports Injuries
If you are experiencing acute or on-ongoing sports injuries such as pulled muscles, ligament strains, bursitis and shin splints, we can help to rehabilitate you back to your sport.
Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain and swelling in a tendon. Tendinopathy is often caused by overuse, such as repetitive motions or sudden increases in activity level.
Trapped Nerves (Neuralgia)
Neuralgia or trapped nerves can occur when a disc, bone or muscle places pressure on a nerve. The nerves can get caught around structures such as spinal disc bulges, tight muscles and in particular conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Vertigo
Vertigo is a condition that causes a sensation of spinning or movement when you are not actually moving. It can be very disorienting and can make it difficult to stand or walk.
Suffering Aches and Pains?
If you are suffering from a physical health condition, sports injury or general pain and discomfort then we are here to help you.
Our goal is to treat your symptoms, reduce your pain, increase your range of motion, improve your flexibility and help you return to your optimal function. Our physiotherapists are able to treat a range of complaints, such as a bad backs, sore necks, muscle and joint pain, tennis elbow, sciatica, knee pain, hip problems, as well as many more conditions.