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If a long car journey, a desk day, or even sitting through a film leaves you with a burning ache running down the back of one leg, and standing up brings a few seconds of relief, you're not imagining it. That specific pattern, worse the longer you sit, briefly better the moment you stand, is one of the clearest signs of sciatica there is. Here's the short answer: sitting narrows the space in your lower spine, especially when slouched, and that can compress the sciatic nerve r

If lying on your side at night makes one hip ache, throb, or feel bruised to touch, you're not imagining it, and it's probably not your mattress either. That specific ache, the one that wakes you when you roll onto it, or nags for the first few minutes after you shift sides, points to something specific going on in the hip itself. Here's the short answer: the outside of the hip is packed with tendons and a bursa that get compressed every time you lie directly on them, so a hi

If your knee complains on the way down the stairs but behaves itself on the way up, you're not imagining it — and you're definitely not alone. It's one of the most common things we hear in clinic at TAP, usually said with a slightly baffled expression: "Surely going up should be harder?" Here's the short answer: going downstairs loads your kneecap far more than going up. When you lower yourself down a step, your quads have to work like a brake, controlling your whole bodyweig

Shoulder pain has a talent for being vague. It aches when you sleep on it, bites when you reach for the seatbelt, and makes putting a coat on feel like a stunt. And when you search your symptoms, two names keep coming up: frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injury. They get confused constantly — including, honestly, by professionals — and the difference matters, because they need genuinely different treatment. Here's how we tell them apart in clinic at TAP. The one-question test

If you've got plantar fasciitis, you already know the routine: those first steps out of bed feel like walking on glass, it eases once you get going, then it bites again after you've been sat down or on your feet all day. And the question you really want answered is simple — how long is this going to last? Here's the honest answer, the one we give in clinic: with the right loading programme, most people feel meaningful improvement in 4–6 weeks, and are largely back to normal w

Physiotherapy and sports therapy for athletes in the UK — assessment, treatment and return-to-sport rehab at Therapy and Performance Clinic, Warwick & Stratford-upon-Avon.

A complete guide to rehabilitation therapy in Warwick — what it is, what to expect, and how Therapy and Performance Clinic rebuilds strength after injury or surgery.

Got a sports injury in Warwick? What to do in the first 48 hours, when to see a clinic, and how Therapy and Performance Clinic treats sports injuries across Warwickshire.

Struggling with a running injury? A physio's guide to common causes, when to rest vs. treat, and how to get back to running pain-free — TAP Clinics, Warwick & Stratford.

Looking for sports rehab or injury rehabilitation in Warwick? Here's what to expect, when to see a physio, and how TAP Clinics gets you back to full strength.

Pre & post-operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage is now available at TAP Clinics. Here's what it does, when to book, and why your surgeon is right to recommend it. You've done the research. You've had the consultations. The surgery date is booked. But if you stop there, you're only doing half the work. Whether you're preparing for a C-section, general surgery, liposuction, or a cosmetic procedure, one of the most common recommendations you'll receive from your consultant is Man

Why Your Lower Back Hurts At 3pm Every Day (And What Actually Helps) You sit down at 9. You feel fine. You crack on with the day, drink too much coffee, eat at your desk, and then around 2:30 or 3pm something starts to go wrong in your lower back. By 4pm it's properly nagging. By the time you stand up at 5:30, you're moving like someone fifteen years older than you actually are. It feels like the chair is to blame. It mostly isn't. If this is your daily pattern and it is for

Your heel is killing you. First steps in the morning are agony. You've tried rest, ice, different shoes, those weird night splints. Nothing's working. Welcome to plantar fasciitis one of the most frustrating conditions we treat at TAP Clinics in Warwick and Stratford. Frustrating because it's so common, often misdiagnosed, and frequently treated incorrectly. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Your plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot from hee

Your knee is giving you grief. It hurts when you run, when you climb stairs, sometimes even when you're just sitting. You've googled "knee pain Warwick" at 3am and diagnosed yourself with seventeen different conditions. Let me simplify this for you. At TAP Clinics in Warwick, we've treated thousands of knee injuries over 10 years. And 90% of knee pain falls into three categories. The 3 Most Common Causes of Knee Pain in Warwick 1. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

Your lower back is killing you. It started as a niggle, now you can barely get out of bed in the morning. You've tried painkillers, heat packs, and hoping it'll just go away. It hasn't. At TAP Clinics in Warwick, we've treated thousands of back pain cases over 10 years. And I can tell you this: until you understand WHY your back hurts, you'll never fix it properly. Common Causes of Lower Back Pain in Warwick (And Why They're So Common) 1. Desk Work and Sitting Working in an o

If you're searching for "physiotherapy near me" in Warwick at 2am because your back pain won't let you sleep, let me save you some time. We've run TAP Clinics in Warwick for over 10 years. We've treated over 2,000 clients at our clinic at The Holloway, Warwick. And I can tell you exactly why your current physio isn't fixing your back pain. It's not them. It's you. Why Most Physiotherapy Fails (And What We Do Differently) Most of our clients that we have treated in our clinics

Injured but don’t want to stop training? Learn how to safely train around pain, avoid setbacks, and stay on track with expert tips from TAP Sports Injury Clinic in Warwick. Perfect for runners, gym goers, and anyone recovering strong.

And what to do instead if you want to recover faster and train pain-free again. At Therapy & Performance Clinic in Warwick, we see it all the time: Someone takes a break from running, lifting, or sport to rest an injury but weeks later, they’re still in pain. Sound familiar? You’ve done what you thought was right. You’ve stopped moving, iced the area, and hoped the pain would settle. But it hasn’t. In some cases, it’s actually gotten worse. Here’s the truth: rest alone doesn’

Keeping your shoulders strong and mobile is crucial for performing daily tasks, maintaining good posture, and living pain-free. At...

Strong, healthy feet are the foundation of mobility and overall well-being. Whether you’re an active individual, an athlete, or spend...