Balham Physio Services

Osteopathy

Osteopathy in Balham is the second main service that we offer our patients.

Osteopathy is a holistic, hands-on therapy that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal issues by improving the body's structure and function. It uses gentle manual techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, and stretching to restore balance, enhance mobility, and relieve pain.

Osteopathy is effective for a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, joint discomfort, sports injuries, headaches, and postural issues. By addressing the root cause of dysfunction rather than just symptoms, osteopathy supports the body's natural healing processes and promotes overall well-being.

Acupuncture

Some of our team of physios and osteopaths also provide acupuncture. We do not provide Chinese acupuncture, so we will not treat you for smoking cessation, relaxation, or systemic problems.

We do however use acupuncture for muscle injuries, reducing pain, and reducing inflammation. It’s incredibly effective, and our team will sometimes use acupuncture as a tool rather than the whole treatment (i.e. they will use some other techniques too, like massage, as well as the acupuncture). If you want to see a practitioner that performs acupuncture, then just let us know when you call up to book an appointment.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a highly effective treatment that alleviates muscle tension, enhances circulation, and promotes relaxation. Techniques are tailored to individual needs, addressing specific concerns such as muscle soreness, injury recovery, and stress relief.

Sports Massage: Designed for athletes and active individuals, this helps prevent injuries, improve performance, and accelerate recovery.

Deep Tissue Massage: This is ideal for people experiencing persistent pain, postural imbalance, or muscle stiffness.

Soft Tissue Massage: This is a gentler approach that enhances circulation, promotes relaxation, and reduces tension without the intensity of deep tissue work.

Remedial Massage: This is a therapeutic treatment aimed at addressing specific musculo-skeletal issues. It is particularly beneficial for people with chronic pain, injuries, or mobility restrictions because it aids rehabilitation and promotes long-term recovery.

Each massage type is customised to suit the patient's needs, ensuring targeted and effective treatment for pain relief, mobility enhancement, and overall well-being.

Shockwave

Shockwave therapy is a brilliant technology that has grown in popularity over the last five years. We’ve been using shockwave for several years, mostly for tendon problems such as tendonitis (often referred to as tendinopathy) and also chronic muscle pains. Shockwave can be uncomfortable, but we will use an appropriate strength to manage any soreness that you may experience.

Shockwave can be very effective for conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, shoulder tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and patella tendonitis. We offer shockwave therapy at Balham. Prices are £65.00.

Injections

At Balham Physio our Advanced MSK Practitioner, Will, carriers out Joint and Soft Tissue steroid injections. 

A corticosteroid (or 'cortisone') is an anti-inflammatory medicine which can be injected directly into joints or the muscles and around tendons or ligaments that are causing your symptoms. 

It is a safer alternative to taking anti-inflammatory medication by mouth. It acts directly in the area injected and is not the same as performance enhancing steroids.

A steroid injection is a quick and effective way to reduce pain and inflammation in a soft tissue or joint, usually alongside an effective rehabilitation programme. 

The injection can help to relieve swelling, pain and stiffness caused by inflammation. This may help you to begin your rehabilitation and return to normal activities sooner by 'breaking the cycle' of pain and inflammation. It can also be helpful to aid in the diagnosis of your condition if it is not clear what is responsible for your pain. You may also have a local anaesthetic injected at the same time, which gives temporary pain relief. 

Injections Available:

Shoulder- Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff Related Pain, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder

Elbow- Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Olecranon Bursitis 

Wrist and Hand- Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnell, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Trigger Finger/Thumb, Thumb Osteoarthritis

Hip- Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / Greater Trochanter Bursitis 

Knee- Osteoarthritis, Patella Osteoarthritis, Bursitis

Foot and Ankle- Morton's Neuroma, Metatarsal Bursitis, Ankle and Toe Osteoarthritis, 

For further information please read our 'Patient Information Leaflet' or contact Balham Physio/Will for further information.