How Managing ‘Stress’ Could Ease Those Aches and Pains
Are you familiar with this feeling?… When Friday approaches, you may feel relieved not to have the stresses of work weighing over you for two days. Also known as ‘that Friday feeling’… But What would you say if I told you stress can be a good thing? You’d...
Is It Safe To Exercise With A Bad Back?
Lets talk about exercise and back pain… Last week I had a question asked from one of our patients, Jackie, 58, from Hanley… And it’s one that we get asked often (especially since the January gym rush!): “Is it ok to exercise when my back is hurting? I’ve...
This One Simple Tip Could Finally Ease Your Neck & Shoulder Pain
Let’s talk about one of the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain – sitting! Not just sitting, but the way we sit. Have you ever gotten out of the car after a long car journey with a stiff and slightly painful neck? Often it’s just an annoying ache that...
Katy Chesters
17:33 09 Apr 21
After having my 2nd baby I was suffering with back pain after no support from my gp a family member suggested browns... physiotherapy so I completed the short form online and donal contacted me. after a short conversation he invited me into the practice where he discussed my pain in more detail and he suggested a 6 week treatment plan he explained in detail where my pain was coming from and I followed all of his advice which has really helped me. it's now just a case of following some of his advice to maintain being pain free. Donal is only a phone call away should I have another flare up I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody who is sufferingread more
Mitch Bourne
17:53 06 Apr 21
Couldn't have asked for better results!
Not only was I fully seen to and was given a speedy recovery from a longterm... endless seeming injury, but I was also greeted with the most friendly and welcoming of physiotherapists. Practically life changing!
Donal at Browns Physiotherapy is the one you need no doubt!read more
Kerry Casey
22:27 15 Mar 21
Excellent treatment.
I started in the first lockdown with pain and suffered with sciatica from working at home sitting... on my dining room chair. After getting a better chair and the correct set up, unfortunately the pain was still present and got worse to the point I would cry some days whilst sat working. I went months until I couldn’t stand the pain anymore. From searching for local Physiotherapy as I couldn’t bear to Added to any waiting lists, I came across browns physio. Donal listened and offered a full explanation, very friendly, approachable and professional. I know Physiotherapy is not cheap and was very pleased and Grateful that I could set up a monthly payment plan but still receive the treatment I needed on a weekly basis, if I wouldn’t of been able to do this I would not of been able to receive the help I so needed.
It is my last session tomorrow with Donal and so I thank him for the ‘no pain no gain’ as I said in my sessions! 😂
Would highly recommend going to browns Physiotherapy.
Kerry casey.read more
Chris Peers
10:16 02 Mar 21
Sent email to Donal, the reply was in the timescale expected. Very very professional service, made you feel at ease... soon as meeting him, the explanation of every thing going on is very reassuring. Would most definitely recommend Brown physiotherapy.read more
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12:44 26 Feb 21
Having suffered with a bad back for approximately 8 years and tried different therapies including both physiotherapy (2... others) and chiropractor treatments, I felt that I had reached a point of no return. The pain I was suffering kept me awake at night and was limiting the amount of sport / fitness I could play / do as the pain was becoming unbearable (which I had been managing with painkillers before and after any activity for at least the last 2 years). I had accepted that I would have a bad back forever and thought I needed a way to simply manage the pain better.
I decided to contact Browns for advice. From the first minute Donal was brilliant, completing a full diagnosis and identifying the areas he believed were causing the problem. I tried a few sessions on a 'pay-as-you-go' initially and started to feel the benefits so signed up for a full programme. Donal assured me that he would fix the problem but because of the long-standing nature, it would not be a quick fix. I kept the faith even without full acceptance that he could make it better as I had suffered for so long. Over time things started to get better but then I would regress with another part of my body flaring up. Again, Donal reassured me that this was part of the recovery cycle and stayed committed that I would get better. Amazingly after several weeks of treatment the pain subsided, I started to feel normal again! My 'bad back' was actually getting better. The treatment continued and I continued to complete my exercises which he subscribed and the improvement carried on.
I can now honestly say that Browns have managed to fix a problem no one else has managed to fix. Am I 100%, no but 90%+ and still improving. My wife no longer needs to hear me moan and my little girl can go on my shoulders for more than 5 mins. All that is left id for the squash courts to reopen so that I can try my new back!
I will never use another physio again, I cannot recommend Brown's highly enough. To further highlight my recommendation, my wife who has suffered with a sore foot for over 6 months, limiting her ability to run, has just signed up on a 6 week programme. After the first 2 sessions she is already improving and I have no doubt whatsoever that, like me, a long-standing injury will be fixed by Browns.read more
Martin Harrison
14:54 14 Jan 21
I cannot recommend Donal & the service he provides enough...He explains everything simply from probable causes to... effective treatment...Donal puts you at ease with his easygoing manner & the relaxed atmosphere helps tremendously...so from being in constant daily pain to 10 sessions later being at least 90-95% better I can't thank Donal enough...& from thinking I may never train hard again to now looking forward to smashing it the gym...brilliant feeling!!read more
elliot brough
22:22 10 Nov 20
Excellent setup, very professional and spotlessly clean, after a few sessions with Donal i am pain free, thankyou so... much.read more
Dave Sharkey
20:06 28 Oct 20
After going another physio for a few weeks and getting nowhere , nhs physio to give me a exercise sheet I looked on... the internet and found Browns Physiotherapy I went in all honesty expecting not much after the treatment my other physios before had done I went firstly for a chat which I found Donal really helpful easy to get on with and didn’t want to just rush me out the door .Its not the cheapest in the city but you get what you pay for and Donal after 3 sessions as helped me more and feel better then any other physio in my opinion the best physio without a doubt in the city and a really nice lad I look forward to my next visit to see where this will take me many thanks Donal 👍read more
Andy C1987
19:12 29 Sep 20
At first I didn’t know where to go so I looked online, Browns Physiotherapy popped up and I filled in the survey for a... free check up, within an hour Donal had called me to book in my free session, before the sessions I could barely walk a mile without having to crouch or sit down because the pain was that bad, after a few sessions I could tell that it was starting to ease off, so me and a friend booked a hiking holiday and just before my 8th session I climbed the highest mountain in England and all without pain to my back. Donal had also diagnosed flat feet and pointed me in the right direction for orthotics, these along with the sessions and regular exercise have turned me into a new person, Donal is a very pleasant and easy going person and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in the room, if anything crops up in the future I’ll be straight back to him, thank you Donal.read more
Ros Morrey
11:19 25 Aug 20
Having slipped a disc over 25 years ago & suffered on going issues over the years finally decided to do something about... it
Contact Donal just after lockdown & have completed a 10 session course with him . Felt at ease & safe during these crazy Covid times but so glad I’ve done it,
Still got a way to go but have my daily exercises to do but feeling the benefit everyday 👏🏻
Thanks again Donalread more
Ilka Hudson
08:09 14 Aug 20
Was really impressed with the whole experience. Felt absolutely safe with all current guidelines followed to a T. Only... needed 3 sessions for what was an real pain in the neck quite literally 🙃. The compassion and advise given by Donal was a godsend and helped me on my road to recovery and enabled me to get back to running and restore my sanity. Absolutely 💯 recommend.read more