Pain, Injury & Rehabilitation in West Berkshire
Pain or injury can affect much more than the part of your body that hurts. It can interrupt sleep, make work difficult, limit exercise and stop you from doing the things you enjoy.
At Total Health West Berkshire, our team offers a range of approaches to help you understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and find the right way forward.
Depending on your individual problem, support may include detailed assessment, hands-on treatment, rehabilitation, strengthening and movement work, medical treatment, orthotics or acupuncture.
You don't need to know which type of practitioner you need before you contact us. If you're unsure where to start, our team can help guide you towards the most appropriate appointment.
Find the Right Support for Pain or Injury
Chiropractic Care
For back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, headaches, stiffness and other musculoskeletal problems.
Chiropractic combines assessment, explanation, hands-on treatment and an individual plan to help you move forward.
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Hands-on Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
For pain, injuries, movement problems, weakness, recurring problems and recovery following injury, surgery or reduced activity.
Our osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists, and soft tissue specialists offer different approaches to assessment, hands-on treatment and rehabilitation.
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Steroid Injections & Medical Pain Support
GP-led assessment and steroid injections for selected joint, tendon and soft tissue problems where inflammation may be contributing to pain or restricted movement.
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Foot, Gait & Orthotic Support
For foot problems and pain or discomfort that may be affected by the way you stand, walk or move.
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Acupuncture
Individual acupuncture treatment for selected pain conditions, headaches, migraines, and other symptoms.
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Not Sure Where to Start?
Depending on your assessment and individual needs, care may include:
Pain and injury problems do not always fit neatly into one type of treatment.
For example, someone with a recurring injury or restricted movement may potentially benefit from physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Soft Tissue Therapy. Back or joint pain could also be assessed through several different services.
The right starting point depends on your symptoms, how the problem developed, your previous treatment and what you want to get back to doing.
If you're not sure which service is most appropriate, contact us and tell us what's happening. Our team can help guide you towards the right appointment.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care may be suitable if you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, headaches, stiffness or discomfort that is affecting work, sleep, exercise or everyday life.
The aim is not simply to treat the area that hurts.
Your chiropractor will assess the problem, explain what may be contributing to your symptoms and discuss an appropriate plan to help you move forward.
What Can Chiropractic Care Include?
Depending on your assessment and individual needs, treatment may include:
- spinal manipulation
- joint mobilisation
- soft tissue techniques
- therapeutic exercises
- rehabilitation
- posture and movement advice
- lifestyle advice
- self-help guidance
The initial chiropractic consultation allows time for assessment, explanation, treatment where appropriate and development of an individual treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Hands-on Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
Pain, injuries and movement problems do not always belong to one particular type of practitioner.
At Total Health West Berkshire, our osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports therapists, and soft tissue specialists can all work with musculoskeletal problems.
Although their training and approaches differ, your care may include a combination of:
- assessment
- hands-on treatment
- movement advice
- strengthening
- mobility work
- rehabilitation
- exercise programmes
- support returning to normal activity, work or sport
The right option depends on the nature of the problem and what you want to achieve.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a hands-on approach to muscle, joint and movement problems.
It may be suitable for people experiencing problems such as:
- back pain
- postural discomfort
- work-related strain
- driving-related discomfort
- pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
- arthritis pain
- minor sports injuries
Osteopathy looks at how different parts of the body may contribute to pain, stiffness or restricted movement.
Treatment may include:
- joint manipulation
- joint mobilisation and articulation
- soft tissue techniques
- medical acupuncture where appropriate
- postural advice
- movement advice
- rehabilitation guidance
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy combines assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to help manage pain, recover from injury and restore movement and function.
It may also be useful following surgery, illness or a period of reduced activity.
Physiotherapy can support people experiencing:
- sports injuries
- repetitive strain injuries
- back and neck pain
- upper and lower limb problems
- ACL injuries
- shoulder problems
- tendon and ligament injuries
- golfer's and tennis elbow
- osteoarthritis
- nerve pain
- whiplash-associated disorders
- post-operative rehabilitation
Treatment may include:
- graded exercise
- manual therapy
- soft tissue release
- dry needling
- taping
- electrotherapy
- strengthening
- mobility work
- education
- individual rehabilitation programmes
Sports Therapy
Sports Therapy can help people experiencing pain, injuries or movement problems recover and return to normal activity.
Despite the name, you do not need to be a competitive athlete to see a Sports Therapist.
Sports Therapy may be suitable if you are experiencing:
- sports or exercise-related injuries
- muscle or joint problems
- recurring injuries
- reduced strength or mobility
- pain affecting physical activity
- problems returning to exercise
- movement restrictions
- ongoing rehabilitation following injury
Dan's approach combines hands-on treatment with the appropriate rehabilitation exercises to support longer-term improvement.
Sports Therapy may include:
- injury assessment
- hands-on treatment
- injury rehabilitation
- muscle activation
- myofascial techniques
- joint mobilisation
- postural assessment
- movement analysis
- kinesiology taping
- rehabilitation exercises
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft Tissue Therapy is an assessment-led, hands-on treatment approach for people experiencing pain, injury, restricted movement or recurring physical problems.
It can combine treatment of the soft tissues with assessment, movement work and rehabilitation.
Soft Tissue Therapy may be suitable for:
- pain or physical discomfort
- injury recovery
- restricted movement
- muscle tension
- postural problems
- recurring physical problems
- chronic or longer-term discomfort
- reduced confidence in movement
Treatment is personalised to the individual and may include:
- musculoskeletal assessment
- myofascial release
- dry myofascial cupping
- kinesiology taping
- instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation
- hot or cold stone techniques where appropriate
- personal training
- rehabilitation
Steroid Injections & Medical Pain Support
Sometimes pain or restricted movement may have an inflammatory component where medical assessment and treatment should be considered.
Total Health West Berkshire offers a GP-led steroid injection service for selected musculoskeletal conditions.
A consultation is required first so that the doctor can assess the problem and determine whether a steroid injection is appropriate.
Steroid Injections
Steroid injections may be considered for selected cases involving:
- arthritis
- bursitis
- tendonitis
- frozen shoulder
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- Morton's neuroma
- trigger finger
- knee arthritis or knee pain
- selected sports-related musculoskeletal problems
Steroid injections are not suitable for every type of pain or injury.
Where appropriate, an injection may form one part of a wider treatment or rehabilitation plan.
Foot, Gait & Orthotic Support
The way your feet move can sometimes influence discomfort elsewhere in the body.
If you are experiencing recurring foot pain or discomfort affecting your knees, hips or movement, assessment of your feet and gait may help identify whether additional support would be useful.
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are bespoke insoles designed around your feet and the support you require.
They may be considered for people experiencing:
- plantar fasciitis
- recurring foot pain
- knee pain
- hip discomfort
- discomfort during activity
- problems when walking or standing
- joint strain that may be affected by foot mechanics
The service includes GaitScan analysis, assessment, fitting and review.
There is also a free orthotics chat for people who are unsure whether custom orthotics may be appropriate.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the use of fine needles at specific points on the body, with treatment tailored to the individual.
It may be considered by people looking for support with selected pain conditions and long-term symptoms.
Acupuncture for Pain
Acupuncture may be used to support people experiencing:
- headaches
- migraine
- chronic low back pain
- neck pain
- chronic neck pain
- TMD / TMJ pain
- osteoarthritis-related knee pain
Acupuncture may be used on its own or alongside other approaches to pain, treatment and rehabilitation.
You Don't Have to Choose the Right Practitioner Yourself
Back pain, joint problems, injuries and restricted movement can have different causes, and there may be more than one appropriate way to approach them.
If you already know which service you would like, you can book an appointment directly.
If you're unsure whether chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Soft Tissue Therapy, orthotics, acupuncture or medical assessment is the best place to start, get in touch.
Tell us what's happening and what you would like help with, and our team can guide you towards the most appropriate appointment.