Expert Physiotherapy Clinic in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire


Be Strong, Flexible and Active

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Well-qualified


We’re Chartered Physiotherapists, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You’ll benefit from high quality assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation, as we draw on proven techniques and technologies to achieve results. Our staff hold a range of qualifications to enhance patient experience. This includes a pilates instructor qualification with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI); pilates is a fantastic rehabilitation tool. Plus we’re qualified and registered with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).

Highly Experienced


We’re sporty and active, with almost 40 years’ combined experience recovering from our own injuries, and helping people recover from theirs.


We understand what you’re going through. Plus we’ve worked for different organisations and professional teams including the prestigious Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Town Academy FC and the Welsh Ladies Hockey team.

Well-connected


We have a strong network of word-of-mouth referrals in place from local GP’s, running clubs, rugby clubs and gyms. This is how we’ve established our reputation as the go-to clinic for the fit active and sporty type of person who is looking to recover from pain or injury.

Person-centered


It’s our unique person-centred approach to physiotherapy and rehabilitation that will get you where you want to be. We’ll take into account your individual challenges, lifestyles and goals to design and manage your recovery journey. We have an excellent reputation for recovering patients when no-one else can.

Technologically-advanced


We stay abreast of the latest technologies and developments within the world of physiotherapy. This enables us to provide you with the most sophisticated care. New interventions are always evidence-based. From our shockwave therapy machine to adopting new acupuncture techniques, our skills and technologies have tangible benefits for our patients.

Experienced with adolescents


Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development for children - it's common for teenagers to experience a range of physical challenges. Our experience in treating preteens and teens, as Cheltenham College’s physiotherapist partner of choice, is unique. We’re Chartered Physiotherapists and fully DBS Certified to work with children. We’re experienced in dealing with their individual needs.

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5 star review rating
“I booked into Straight Back Physiotherapy after a long-term injury showed no sign of recovery. The team were great, getting to the root of the issue and putting me on a course of exercises which fixed the issue enabling me to get back on the bike. Would definitely recommend!” 
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Do You Suffer From Any of These Conditions?


treating back pain with physiotherapy

Alleviate your back pain, which could be a result of joint restrictions, disc injuries, or muscle strains.

treating sciatica with physiotherapy

Pain in your back, running down one / both legs is a sign of sciatica. Physiotherapy is often the best treatment option.

treating foot pain with physiotherapy

Understand and improve your foot or ankle pain. We can help you get back to being pain-free.

treating hip pain with physiotherapy

We’re the preferred provider of post-operative hip care for the world-renowned surgeon Professor Damian Griffin.

treating knee pain with physiotherapy

Resolve knee issues including ACL injuries, torn meniscus’, knee bursitis and patellar tendinitis.

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Neck Pain

Physiotherapy is a highly effective form of treatment for neck pain, whether it’s from an injury, operation, or wear and tear.

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Shoulder Pain

We can help you alleviate your shoulder pain caused by poor posture overuse, or injury with physiotherapy.

post operative physiotherapy treatment

Post surgery recovery support is important to quickly get your life back on track and allow you to doing the things you love again.

treating sports injury with physiotherapy

A sports injury can set you back, but by understanding the causes, we can help you recover quicker and prevent future injuries.

Our Physiotherapy Treatments and Services


It’s our unique person-centred approach in our Cheltenham private physiotherapy clinic gets our patients quickly to where they want to be that makes us the best. We consider their individual challenges, lifestyles and goals and create a unique treatment plan to promote the best recovery

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Make the most of our expert physiotherapy services-from manual hands-on techniques and sophisticated technologies to education and exercises for home.

Childrens Physiotherapy in cheltenham

CHILDREN'S Physiotherapy

Treating children is one of our specialities that is because children's body structures are very different to adults, so they need treatment by a paediatric physiotherapist.

acupuncture in cheltenham

We use acupuncture to support your body’s natural healing process though specialist techniques, which are effective in reducing inflammation and pain. 

shockwave therapy in cheltenham

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive tool that uses acoustic waves to promote healing, reduce pain and swelling – accelerating your healing process.

post operative physiotherapy in cheltenham

We will assess your mobility, strength and function after your surgery and prepare a rehabilitation program that varies during recovery to match your progress and goals.

bike fitting in cheltenham

As Chartered Physiotherapists we fully understand a person's biomechanics and how to apply this to the bike fit assessment to give you a better and pain free ride. 

sports injury massage in cheltenham

Sports Massage therapy

Relax while reducing tension in muscles from regular activity. Alleviate stress on joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles to speed up recovery and prevent future injury. 

injury rehabilitation clinic in cheltenham

Physiotherapy can help kickstart your recovery, but it's the addition of quality rehabilitation afterwards that will get you back to feeling 100% again.

physio led pilates in cheltenham

Physio led Pilates provides a low-impact method for muscle strengthening, crucial for rehabilitation without placing excessive strain on the body.

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About Us


Supporting fit and active children and adults to recover from pain and injury so that they can get Straight Back to doing the activities they love. 

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high quality physiotherapy in cheltenham

We provide the highest quality of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, post surgery treatment and rehabilitation. 

experienced physiotherapy in cheltenham

We’re intelligent and experienced Chartered Physiotherapists, based in Cheltenham Spa. 

passionate about physiotherapy in cheltenham

We’re passionate about helping people move freely, be strong, flexible, and feel great. We’re professional yet personal and, above all, we place you at the heart of everything we do. 

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