sports injury clinic in cheltenham
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Sports injuries are not limited to athletes, factory workers can get tennis elbow, painters can get shoulder injuries, and gardeners can get tendinitis, even if they never participate in sports. Physiotherapy is recommended for sports injuries because it offers personalised, evidence-based recovery that reduces pain, restores mobility, and prevents future problems. It allows tradesmen, and athletes from weekend warriors to professionals, to return stronger and more resilient.
Why Use a Physiotherapist for Sports Pain?
- Natural Pain Relief – Techniques like manual therapy, massage, and shockwave therapy reduce pain, and restore mobility, without relying on medication or invasive procedures.
- Faster Recovery – Physiotherapy speeds up recovery from sports pain by reducing inflammation, restoring mobility, and strengthening weak areas.
- Injury Prevention – Strengthening and conditioning programs reduce the risk of future injuries as part of a tailored, and progressive, rehabilitation program.
- Personalised Care – Physiotherapists assess the sports injury thoroughly to identify the exact problem, whether it’s a sprain, strain, ligament tear, or overuse injury, and design a personalised treatment plan.
- Confidence to Return – By combining physical recovery with education, reassurance, and progressive training Physiotherapy helps active people restore trust in their body again without fear of re‑injury.
What Treatments May Include
- Manual therapy - A hands‑on physiotherapy technique used to ease stiffness and tension by mobilising joints, relaxing tight muscles, and improving circulation.
- Guided exercises - Focus on strengthening, stretching, and retraining movement to relieve pain and prevent injury. They are safe, progressive, and tailored to each athlete’s needs, making them a cornerstone of sports rehabilitation..
- Stretching programs - These are a key part of pain relief because they reduce stiffness, improve flexibility, and restore mobility in injured or overworked muscles. They are often combined with strengthening for complete rehabilitation.
- Postural training - Focuses on assessment, corrective exercises, ergonomic advice, and sports‑specific retraining. By improving alignment and movement habits, patients experience less pain, recover faster, and perform at their best.
- Education on warn up - To reduce stiffness, ease discomfort, and prepare the body for safe performance. They are tailored to the sport and injury, ensuring patients recover with confidence.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Joint pain (shoulder, knee, ankle, hip)
- Back and neck pain from training or competition
- Post‑surgical rehabilitation for sports injuries
What to Expect
The
most important factor in sports injury treatment is a clear, accurate diagnosis. At Straight Back Physio you will see a sports injury specialist who will begin with a thorough sports injury diagnosis to understand your pain and its causes. They will then create a treatment plan designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you get back to doing what they love.
types of sports injuries
However your sports injury occurred, whether this is knee pain after cycling, sore shins after running, shoulder pain after a workout, lower back soreness after running, elbow pain after tennis, neck injury playing football, or one of many more injuries sustained when you live an active life such as running, DIY, gardening, cycling to work, and especially exercising in the gym.
Swift treatment, and quality rehabilitation is key to getting you back doing the things you love quicker and more successfully that any amount of rest.
These are just some of the common injuries our local sports physiotherapists treat from all areas of the body:
- Achilles Tendonitis - most of the time athletes will suffer an achilles tendon injury when a significant force is placed on the leg with the knee extended and foot pulled up. This usually happens when awkwardly landing from a jump, and stresses the tendon when it is already maximally stretched. A mild case may take a few days to settle, a complete rupture may require months of rehabilitation.
- ACL Tear - an be caused when playing sports due to a sudden change in directions or coming to a sudden stop. There’s swelling and instability in movement with an ACL tear. Aggressive physiotherapy can assist with recovery by reducing pain and swelling, and aiding in regaining strength and mobility to the affected area.
- Groin Pull - or groin strain, the groin muscles can get strained with quick side-to-side movements when engaging in sports. Physiotherapy offers safe, appropriate strengthening and stretching techniques to aid injured patients resume activity and restore function after a groin pull.
- Hamstring Strain - The hamstring muscle is located in the back thigh. Lack of stretching can cause this muscle to be pulled. If this condition persists more than two weeks, a sports injury specialist can help with treatment to promote healing of the pulled muscle.
- Hip Flexor Strain - The hip flexor muscles are in the upper, front thigh. Sprinting, running inclines and sudden movement can cause a hip flexor strain. There may be bruising in the thigh area along with inflammation and pain. Stretching and range of motion exercises with a physiotherapist can assist with recovery.
- Shin Splints - there is typically pain in the lower leg bone, the tibia. It’s common to get sore shins after running. If you suspect you have shin splints then you should arrange a physiotherapy appointment as soon as possible because it is unlikely to get better on its own. Do not try to exercise through the pain as this may cause further damage and delay your recovery.
- Hip Flexor Strain - The hip flexor muscles are in the upper, front thigh. Sprinting, running inclines and sudden movement can cause a hip flexor strain. There may be bruising in the thigh area along with inflammation and pain. Stretching and range of motion exercises with a physiotherapist can assist with recovery.
- Shoulder Injury - in sports these range from dislocations and misalignments to strains and sprains of shoulder muscles and ligaments. The shoulder is a weak joint and prone to injuries during sports activities. Research studies have shown that physiotherapy is one of the most effective, non-invasive, and drug-free approach.
- Tennis or Golfers Elbow - This is an overuse injury, it occurs when repetitive actions inflame the forearm and wrist. Don't ignore it as left untreated these conditions could cause permanent damage and limit your elbows range of motion, but physiotherapy using soft tissue treatment, massage, stretching and specific strengthening exercises can address the issue and prevent a re-occurrence.
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Collaborating with a sports injury expert allows for prompt intervention, which can prevent an injury from developing into a long-term issue and facilitate a quicker return to your activities.
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.