CONDITIONS WE TREAT

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At our Stoke Newington physiotherapy clinic, we have extensive experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Below you'll find information about the most common problems we help patients overcome.

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Whether your pain is acute (sudden onset) or chronic (lasting months or years), we can help.

Conditions We Treat

  • Non-specific lower back pain

  • Sciatica and nerve-related leg pain

  • Disc bulges and herniated discs

  • Facet joint pain

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

  • Muscle strains and ligament sprains

  • Chronic back pain and recurrent episodes

Symptoms

  • Pain in the lower back, sometimes radiating to buttocks or legs

  • Stiffness, especially in the morning

  • Difficulty bending, lifting, or sitting for long periods

  • Muscle spasm or tightness

  • Numbness or tingling in legs (with nerve involvement)

How We Help

After identifying the specific cause of your back pain, we create a treatment plan that may include:

  • Manual therapy to improve spinal mobility and reduce pain

  • Core strengthening exercises for spinal stability

  • Nerve mobilization techniques for sciatic symptoms

  • Posture correction and ergonomic advice

  • Pain management strategies

  • Education on self-management and prevention

Most patients with acute back pain improve significantly within 4-6 weeks. Chronic back pain may require longer management, but we focus on improving function and quality of life even if some discomfort remains.

Neck Pain & Headaches

Neck pain often goes hand-in-hand with headaches, especially for desk workers and those under stress. We treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Conditions We Treat

  • Non-specific neck pain

  • Cervicogenic headaches (headaches originating from the neck)

  • Tension headaches

  • Whiplash injuries

  • Cervical spondylosis (neck arthritis)

  • Trapped nerves causing arm pain

  • Postural neck pain from desk work

Symptoms

  • Pain and stiffness in the neck

  • Headaches, often at the base of the skull

  • Pain radiating into shoulders or arms

  • Reduced neck movement

  • Grinding or clicking sensations

  • Dizziness (occasionally)

How We Help

Our treatment approach includes:

  • Gentle joint mobilization to restore neck movement

  • Soft tissue release for tight neck and shoulder muscles

  • Specific exercises for neck strength and control

  • Posture correction and workstation setup

  • Techniques to reduce headache frequency and intensity

  • Self-management strategies for long-term relief

Shoulder Pain & Injuries

The shoulder is a complex joint prone to various injuries. From frozen shoulder to rotator cuff tears, we have the expertise to guide your recovery.

Conditions We Treat

  • Rotator cuff injuries and tears

  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

  • Shoulder impingement syndrome

  • Acromioclavicular (AC) joint problems

  • Shoulder dislocation recovery

  • Biceps tendonitis

  • Shoulder bursitis

  • Post-operative shoulder rehabilitation

Symptoms

  • Pain when lifting arm overhead

  • Night pain, especially lying on the affected shoulder

  • Weakness when reaching or lifting

  • Reduced range of motion

  • Catching or clicking sensations

  • Pain with specific movements like reaching behind back

How We Help

Treatment depends on your specific diagnosis but may include:

  • Manual therapy to improve shoulder mobility

  • Rotator cuff strengthening exercises

  • Scapular (shoulder blade) stability training

  • Joint mobilization techniques

  • Activity modification advice

  • Gradual return to normal activities and sport

Recovery time varies significantly depending on the condition, from a few weeks for minor impingement to several months for frozen shoulder or post-surgical rehabilitation.

Knee Pain & Injuries

Whether you're an athlete with a sports injury or experiencing age-related knee problems, we provide expert assessment and treatment.

Conditions We Treat

  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee)

  • Meniscus tears

  • ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL ligament injuries

  • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)

  • Osteoarthritis of the knee

  • Iliotibial band syndrome

  • Post-operative knee rehabilitation (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, knee replacement)

  • Osgood-Schlatter disease in adolescents

Symptoms

  • Pain around or behind the kneecap

  • Swelling after activity

  • Instability or giving way

  • Clicking, popping, or grinding

  • Stiffness, especially after sitting

  • Pain when climbing stairs or squatting

How We Help

Knee treatment is highly individualized but typically includes:

  • Comprehensive assessment to identify the exact problem

  • Quadriceps and hip strengthening (crucial for knee health)

  • Balance and proprioception training

  • Manual therapy for joint mobility

  • Gait (walking/running) analysis and correction

  • Sport-specific rehabilitation for athletes

  • Management strategies for arthritis

Hip Pain

Hip problems can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. We treat a range of hip conditions for all age groups.

Conditions We Treat

  • Hip osteoarthritis

  • Hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement)

  • Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis)

  • Gluteal tendinopathy

  • Labral tears

  • Groin strains (adductor injuries)

  • Post-hip replacement rehabilitation

  • Hip flexor strains

Symptoms

  • Groin pain

  • Pain on the outside of the hip

  • Stiffness, especially after sitting

  • Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or standing on one leg

  • Reduced hip movement

  • Night pain

How We Help

Our hip pain treatment includes:

  • Strengthening exercises for hip and gluteal muscles

  • Manual therapy to improve hip mobility

  • Gait retraining

  • Activity modification and pacing advice

  • Pre and post-operative physiotherapy for hip surgery

  • Pain management strategies

Wrist, Hand & Elbow Problems

Upper limb issues often result from repetitive activities, whether from work, sport, or daily tasks.

Conditions We Treat

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

  • Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • De Quervain's tenosynovitis

  • Wrist sprains

  • Thumb arthritis

  • Post-fracture rehabilitation

  • RSI (repetitive strain injury)

Symptoms

  • Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow

  • Wrist pain with gripping or twisting

  • Numbness or tingling in fingers

  • Weakness in grip strength

  • Pain with keyboard or mouse use

  • Swelling around joints

How We Help

Treatment focuses on:

  • Identifying and modifying aggravating activities

  • Strengthening exercises for forearm muscles

  • Manual therapy and soft tissue release

  • Splinting advice where appropriate

  • Ergonomic modifications for work

  • Gradual return to activities

Sports Injuries

Athletes and active individuals need specialized care to return to their sport safely and at peak performance.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

  • Ankle sprains

  • Hamstring strains

  • Calf tears

  • Achilles tendonitis

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Groin strains

  • Rotator cuff injuries

  • ACL and other ligament injuries

  • Stress fractures (management and rehabilitation)

Our Sports Injury Approach

We understand the demands of sport and the importance of returning at the right time. Our rehabilitation includes:

  • Sport-specific exercises and movement patterns

  • Progressive loading programmes

  • Running analysis for runners

  • Plyometric training for power athletes

  • Return to sport criteria before clearance

  • Injury prevention strategies

Postural Problems & Work-Related Pain

Modern life, especially desk-based work, creates unique physical challenges. We specialize in treating and preventing office-related pain.

Conditions Related to Poor Posture

  • Forward head posture

  • Rounded shoulders and upper back (thoracic kyphosis)

  • Lower crossed syndrome (weak core, tight hip flexors)

  • Tech neck

  • Mouse shoulder

Symptoms

  • Persistent neck and shoulder tension

  • Headaches, especially afternoon/evening

  • Upper back pain between shoulder blades

  • Lower back discomfort after sitting

  • Fatigue from poor posture

How We Help

Our posture programme includes:

  • Detailed workstation assessment

  • Postural strengthening exercises

  • Stretches for commonly tight areas

  • Movement breaks and routines

  • Ergonomic equipment recommendations

  • Long-term maintenance strategies

Chronic Pain Conditions

Some conditions require ongoing management rather than a "cure." We help you live well despite persistent pain.

Conditions We Help Manage

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Chronic regional pain syndrome

  • Persistent post-surgical pain

  • Widespread osteoarthritis

  • Chronic fatigue affecting movement

Our Chronic Pain Philosophy

We take a realistic, empowering approach:

  • Education about pain science

  • Paced activity to avoid boom-bust cycles

  • Gradual exercise progression

  • Goal-setting around meaningful activities

  • Working with your other healthcare providers

Not Sure What's Wrong?

Many patients come to us uncertain about their diagnosis. That's completely normal. Our comprehensive assessment will:

  • Identify the problem tissues and structures

  • Explain your diagnosis in clear terms

  • Rule out any serious conditions requiring medical referral

  • Create a treatment plan tailored to your specific condition

Book Your Assessment

If you're experiencing pain or injury and located in Stoke Newington, Hackney, or North London, contact Physio50 to book your initial consultation. We'll get you on the path to recovery.

Initial Consultation (60 minutes): £90

Follow-up Treatment (45 minutes): £70

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