sports injury clinic in cheltenham
Helping You Move Well, Play Well, and Feel Confident Again
Sports injuries don’t just happen to athletes!
Whether you’re a factory worker with tennis elbow, a painter with a sore shoulder, a keen gardener battling tendinitis, or a weekend warrior headed into the weekend with big, exciting plans, only for a twinge to slow them down. At Straight Back Physio in Cheltenham, we specialise in helping everyday active people recover properly. Physiotherapy is one of the best ways to ease the pain, restore movement, rebuild strength, and prevent the sports injury from coming back.
The most important factor with any sports injury is a clear, accurate diagnosis. We start with a thorough assessment by one of our sports injury specialists to understand exactly what’s causing your problem. Then we create a personalised plan tailored just for you. If your body is telling you it’s had enough, we’d love to help you feel better and move freely again — so you can get back to doing what you love, stronger and more resilient than before.
Why Use a Physiotherapist for Sports Pain?
- 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.
- 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.
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
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 :
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
We offer affordable physiotherapy in Cheltenham, providing caring, high‑quality treatment that supports your recovery without stretching your budget.
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’re looking for one of the most trusted physiotherapists in your area, you’re welcome to book an appointment at our Cheltenham clinic — no need for a physiotherapy referral from your GP.