Practitioner pressing another person’s lower back and hip while they lie on their side on a grey table

Getting the most from physiotherapy

How treatment actually works, what to expect from it, how to decide between the NHS and going private, and why the exercises matter more than the hands on part.

Healthcare worker demonstrates spinal model to patient across wooden reception desk

NHS or private physiotherapy: how to decide

An honest comparison of NHS and private physiotherapy, what paying actually buys you, when the NHS route is the better choice, and how to use both together.

Hands inserting a thin metal needle into an older person's shoulder near the collarbone

Getting the most from physiotherapy · 3 min

Acupuncture and dry needling: what is the difference?

Light-wood reformer with silver padded carriage and two black strap handles

Getting the most from physiotherapy · 3 min

What Pilates does in rehabilitation, and what it does not

Blue-gloved hands use a rotary tool to clean and file a discolored big toenail

Getting the most from physiotherapy · 3 min

Podiatry or chiropody: which one do you need?

Woman reclines in leather chair with feet on ottoman while man writes on blue clipboard

Getting the most from physiotherapy · 3 min

What hypnotherapy can and cannot help with