What Is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is about helping you move better, feel better, and get back to doing the things that matter to you.

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, returning to sport, or simply finding everyday movement more difficult, physiotherapy can help you understand what is happening and what you can do to improve it.

Physiotherapists use a combination of assessment, movement, exercise, education, and hands-on treatment to help people improve their movement, strength, and function.

It's about more than treating pain

Pain is often the reason people seek physiotherapy, but there can be many factors contributing to your symptoms.
Your physiotherapist will take the time to understand your symptoms, your lifestyle, your activities, and your goals. They will assess how you move and identify factors that may be contributing to the problem.
This allows your treatment to be tailored to you, rather than simply treating the painful area.

What can physiotherapy help with?

Back and neck pain
Fibromyalgia
Sports and exercise-related injuries
Tendon and ligament problems
Joint stiffness and arthritis
Headaches & dizziness
Post-operative rehabilitation
Pelvic pain in pregnancy
Recurring or persistent pain

At PremierPhysio we target the cause... not just the symptoms!

Physiotherapy can also be valuable for preventing problems from returning, helping you build confidence in movement and supporting you to stay active.

Our aim is not simply to treat your symptoms. It's to help you understand your body, build confidence in movement, and get back to doing what you enjoy.

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"'Outstanding!' Had my first appointment today with vicki. Suffered with back pain for the last 10-12 years and tried various medications and advice from gp's and msk clinics but never recovered! 1 60 minute appointment with vicki and I feel amazing!!!! I can now see light at the end of the tunnel. Can't recommend enough. I'd give 10 stars if I could!!!"

Austin, Runcorn

"Excellent service, very friendly staff. Always manage to get appointments when in need. Have tried different Physiotherapists within this practice and cannot fault any of them, all with excellent knowledge, very professional and friendly. Always fixings any of my issues very quickly. I would definitely recommend to anyone. 5 stars."

Laura G, Runcorn