Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for back pain, sciatica and neck pain in Stalybridge
If your back, neck or sciatica is stopping you working, sleeping or moving normally, you can book a physiotherapy assessment directly.
Problems people come with
Jill Harrison, our physiotherapist, sees people Monday to Friday. People come with:
- Low back pain
- Pain that travels down the leg (sciatica)
- A stiff or painful neck
- Whiplash
- Back problems that keep coming back
Jill also treats knee and shoulder problems, including frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and rehabilitation after surgery. See physiotherapy.
Your first appointment
Jill will ask what has been happening, assess you, and agree a plan. That may include a clear explanation, guided exercise, hands-on treatment and advice for home.
No GP referral needed
You can book a private assessment directly. You do not need a GP referral.
If you are insured with Bupa, AXA, WPA or Nuffield, check with your insurer before you book. Some policies need a GP referral or an authorisation number.
When to get urgent help instead
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks, loss of bladder or bowel control, weakness in both legs, or back pain after a serious fall or accident. Contact NHS 111 if you have back pain with a fever or unexplained weight loss.
Please use those services rather than waiting for a clinic appointment. This clinic does not provide emergency care.
Come and see us
We’re in a Victorian building on Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge. People come from here in town, and from Ashton-under-Lyne, Dukinfield, Hyde and Mossley.
The clinic is open Monday 9am–7pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am–5pm, and Friday 9am–1pm.
If the problem is mainly tight muscles after training, sports massage may suit you better.
Questions people ask
Do I need a GP referral for back pain?
No. You can book directly. If you use insurance, check whether your policy still asks for a referral or an authorisation number.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in. See your first visit.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends. Jill will tell you after the assessment.