Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy in Southampton

At Southampton Physio, we support people whose movement has been affected by pain, injury, or physical limitation. Our physiotherapists take a thorough, clinical approach to understand how your body is functioning, what’s contributing to your symptoms, and what’s needed to support effective recovery.

Treatment is based on current evidence and tailored to your individual needs, focusing on restoring movement, building strength, and improving long-term physical resilience. We regularly help patients with conditions such as back and neck pain, sports-related injuries, joint conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation, with the aim of helping you move more comfortably and return confidently to daily life.

Tired of quick fixes that don’t last? Let’s create a plan that works for you.

How Physiotherapy Can Help You

Physiotherapy is more than just pain relief—it is about restoring movement, building resilience and keeping you active for life. At Southampton Physio, we provide tailored treatment plans to help you:

Our holistic, patient-centred approach ensures you receive the right treatment at the right time without the stress of choosing between different therapies.

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What to Expect from Your Physiotherapy Treatment

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. Your body, lifestyle and goals are unique, and your physiotherapy plan should reflect that.

Step 1: Understanding Your Body

Your first session is all about getting to the root of the problem. We take time to listen, assess your movement and understand the factors contributing to your pain or injury. We’ll discuss:

Step 2: Hands-On Treatment and Immediate Relief

Our physiotherapists use a combination of manual therapy and movement-based treatment to help reduce pain and improve mobility. This may include:

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Step 3: Building Strength and Long-Term Resilience

Relief is important, but real progress comes from rebuilding strength and confidence in movement. We guide you through tailored rehab and strength training to prevent re-injury and keep you moving pain-free.

Depending on your needs, your treatment may also include:

You’ll leave not just feeling better but knowing exactly what to do to stay pain-free.

Why Choose Southampton Physio?

At Southampton Physio, we do things differently.

No more guessing between physiotherapy, osteopathy or sports therapy. Our integrated team ensures you get the best treatment at the right time—without the confusion.

Short-term relief is great, but our goal is long-term strength, movement and confidence. We give you a structured plan to move beyond pain and avoid setbacks.

Every clinician at Southampton Physio is also a fitness professional, meaning we don’t just treat injuries—we help you build strength, move better and stay active for life.

We listen first, then treat—so you never feel rushed, unheard or like ‘just another patient’. Your goals guide everything we do.

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Common Conditions We Treat

Our physiotherapists are experts in musculoskeletal health and can help with a wide range of conditions, including:

If you’re not sure whether physiotherapy is right for you, we’re happy to chat—just give us a call.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

No, you can book directly with us—no GP referral needed.

This depends on your condition, but we focus on getting you results as efficiently as possible. Some people see significant improvement in a few sessions, while others benefit from a longer rehab plan.

Wear something comfortable that allows for movement—gym or sportswear is ideal.

Yes! Physiotherapy is one of the best long-term solutions for managing chronic pain, helping you regain movement, strength and control over your condition.

Absolutely! We specialise in sports rehab and performance coaching, helping athletes of all levels recover and improve.

Yes, we’re recognised by most private insurers—check with your provider for details.

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Take the First Step Towards Pain-Free Movement

Physiotherapy can make a real difference—not just in how you feel, but in how you live. If pain, injury or stiffness is holding you back, we’re here to help you move better, feel stronger and get back to what you love.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

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Marion Clelland
14 days ago
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I cannot recommend Richard highly enough. After eight years of living with almost constant knee pain, I genuinely thought I was going to have to learn to live with it. The biggest impact wasn’t just the pain itself. My knee was constantly in the back of my mind and it affected the relationship I had with my daughter. I felt unable to do simple things like run around the garden or play ball games with her, and I wasn’t the involved, active mum I wanted to be. I had seen other physios over the years, but I never felt that they took the time to really understand what was going on. They tended to reach a conclusion quickly and focus on the knee itself. After eventually seeing a consultant and having an MRI which showed that my knee was essentially fine, I was even more convinced that I was simply going to have to live with the problem. Richard took a completely different approach. He spent time understanding not only my knee, but the impact the problem was having on my life. He didn’t dismiss the fact that I was genuinely in pain, but he explained how pain and the memory of pain can make the body become overly protective and sensitive. That holistic approach really resonated with me. The rehabilitation wasn’t simply a list of exercises. Every exercise had a purpose. Some were about strengthening weaker areas, while others deliberately introduced movements I had become wary of — twisting, changing direction and gradually getting used to discomfort without assuming that something was going wrong. Richard gently challenged my assumptions about what I could and couldn’t do, while always explaining why we were doing something and what I should be feeling. Most importantly, the whole programme was built around what I actually wanted to get back to doing. He understood that I wanted to be active, get back to yoga, be able to run for a bus, and play with my daughter without constantly worrying about my knee. About halfway through my sessions, I realised that I had started going days without thinking about my knee. That might sound like a small thing, but after eight years of it occupying a large part of my attention, it was enormous. I’m now back at yoga and can balance confidently on one leg. I can even hop around the garden on one leg at speed while catching a ball — something that would have been completely alien to me for most of the last eight years. I sometimes still get an ache, but my whole interpretation of it has changed. I no longer automatically associate it with weakness or damage; I understand that I have challenged it and sometimes it simply needs time to recover. Richard is an exceptional listener and has a real ability to sympathetically challenge your assumptions without ever making you feel foolish. He also gave me the independence to manage my recovery around working and family life. I particularly liked the way our discussions and exercises were documented and emailed to me, so I had something to refer back to at home. The appointments were efficient without ever feeling rushed — we covered a huge amount of ground and I always came away knowing what I needed to do and why. After eight years of thinking I was going to have to live with my knee problem, Richard believed that I didn’t have to — and, more importantly, he made me believe it too. If you have a long-standing problem and are considering seeing Richard, don’t even consider going somewhere else.
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Chris Revill
17 days ago
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Posting this on behalf of my mother in law, Lina Watts. I used to have very limited mobility in my right arm. Someone recommended the Southampton Physio to me. When I arrived for the first time, I was greeted warmly and it made me feel very relaxed. Richard explained to me how he will analyse and help me with my problem. Now I have regained mobility in my right arm and I’m happy to recommend Southampton Physio. I thank Richard for his help. In my opinion his knowledge is second to none.
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Gabriela Barrett-Smith
19 days ago
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Richard was super accommodating with an injury I was dealing with. He listened to what was going on, put together a really good plan, and I’ve made a lot of progress since. Definitely recommend.
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Nathan Johnson
21 days ago
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Booked an appointment after I injured myself running. Richard has been very knowledgeable about the cause of injury and also with the recovery process. Ensuring that each stage is achievable and manageable around family life. Highly recommend Southampton Physio to anyone who would benefit
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Archana
26 days ago
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Excellent support and encouragement I’ve had a really positive experience with Southampton Physio, especially with Richard. He has been very patient, caring and encouraging, always taking the time to explain things clearly. He has helped me gradually build my strength and confidence. My legs and feet were painful and felt less stable before, but I’m now noticing much better stability and feeling stronger. It’s been a gradual process, but the progress has been very encouraging. I’m very grateful for Richard’s support and would definitely recommend him.
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Claire Robinson
35 days ago
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A great experience. Felt very supported by Richard who was very knowledgeable and listened. Richard was very reassuring and realistic. Richard worked with me as an individual and helped me to understand what my body needs. I followed his advice and we tweaked exercises as necessary and I’ve just completed a half marathon. Thank you Richard!
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June Davis
54 days ago
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I would highly recommend Southampton Physio - they have a great team, friendly and caring. My knee pain was diagnosed and sorted with a good strength training plan tailored to me. I am very pleased.
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alan fraser
62 days ago
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Excellent service, professional, understanding and providing a tailor made approach. I would recommend this physo. I feel I am making good progress in my fitness and flexibility
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José Cruz
98 days ago
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Excellent service.
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Debra Rich
105 days ago
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Being a very active woman of 66 years, slowing down was not an option, until I hurt my back in October 25, but rather than make a recovery, the pain worsened, I was in pain no matter what I did, struggled to walk etc. I’d been told by an NHS physiotherapist that the damage had already been done, the exercises given made no difference. I was turned away by a chiropractor due to osteoporosis & a history of fractures. My GP sent me for an xray that showed two old fractures, degeneration and a vertebral process which must have been trapping nerves. There was no further treatment offered. I visited Ian Greaves for a consultation on 21 May 26. I have now had five sessions of physiotherapy with him and the difference is amazing. Obviously I have to put the work in to gain any improvement, but the difference is incredible. I frequently sail single handed and thought I would have to give the hobby up, but having just returned from 11 days away, having to pull lines, balance, lift an outboard on & off the boat to the dinghy & pull start it, row the dinghy & heave it up onto the transom. I am elated. I signed up to 12 week course, so that the exercise regime would become a habit. Personally I think if anyone really wants recovery then that is a desirable plan, 4 weeks just wouldn’t have been enough for me. Thank you Ian, see you next week!
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