Physiotherapy

Many of us have heard of, or had, physiotherapy, but not many of us know what it actually is, what it does, or how many different types there are (spoiler: a lot!). Three Nuffield Health physiotherapists, Jodie Breach, Laura Stocks and Sharon Helsby, answer the 5 most common questions about physiotherapy:

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 7 September 2022

Our natural response to musculoskeletal pain is to do as little as possible. But what if that pain is persistent? Regional Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Adam Bellis, explains how exercise can help manage pain and get you on the path to recovery.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

Booking your first physiotherapy appointment can be daunting. John Doyle, Physiotherapy Lead at Nuffield Health, explains why physiotherapy has been proven to help people of all ages with the pain relief, healing and rehabilitation of most medical and surgical conditions.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 June 2019

Injuries, operations and pain can put us off being active. Graham Morland, Senior Wellbeing Personal Trainer at Nuffield Health, explains how carefully supervised exercise can support you on the road to recovery.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 25 May 2017

Lower back or lumbar pain is a common issue that will affect most people at some point in their lives. The lumbar region is located between the lowest rib and the top of the pelvis and is prone to pain that can be amplified by factors like a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and stress.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 11 July 2024

Physiotherapy isn’t a treatment reserved for elite athletes, or even for those recovering from an injury. In fact it can be used to improve your health in many surprising ways. Here are five signs that you may need physiotherapy.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

Pelvic floor training has changed a lot in recent years. With so many devices available, claims about building pelvic floor strength and curing incontinence are commonplace. Confused? Unsure where to start with pelvic floor muscle training? You’re not alone.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 24 August 2023

Everyone has different pain tolerance levels, but if you're experiencing mild musculoskeletal pain, try practicing these natural techniques to improve how your body copes, without using painkillers.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Do you shy away from exercise because you're worried about damaging your joints? Concerned about putting excess stress and strain on your knees or hips? You're not alone.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Celebrities like Davina McCall and Mariella Frostrup have recently raised the profile of all things ‘menopause’. It’s no longer a word you need to whisper under your breath to your girlfriends. It’s okay to admit you’re ‘going through it.’ It’s even something you can talk to your manager about if you’re having issues at work. Jo Dafforn, Clinical Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy explains the lesser-known pelvic symptoms of menopause and how to ease them.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 13 October 2021

Going to the gym shouldn't just be about working out, it can also be a place to meet new people, relax or have fun. Here, we run through our top things you can do to make the best of your gym membership.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affected over half a million workers in 2017. Arm yourself with the best knowledge to tackle them if you're affected.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 10 October 2018

Rehab is something we’re all familiar with. Sporting injuries are common and require a programme of physiotherapy and sometimes medical attention to allow you to get back on track. It can be a lengthy and painful process. But a new practice is emerging, which allies itself to the mantra ‘prevention is better than cure’. The process is called ‘Prehab’.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015