If you've had physio before and it didn't help, you're not alone. We see clients all the time who feel like they've tried everything — but they're still in pain, still not moving right, and still unsure what to do next.
Not All Physio Is Created Equal
A lot of traditional physiotherapy focuses on the symptoms. You go in with back pain, they treat your back. You say your shoulder hurts, they treat your shoulder. You might get a bit of a massage, put under a heat lamp, maybe get hooked up to a TENS machine and then get sent away with a generic sheet of exercises.
And while that might help in the short term, it often misses the bigger picture.
We do things differently.
Pain Doesn’t Always Mean Damage
One of the most powerful lessons we teach our clients is this:
Pain is your body’s warning system — not always a sign of damage.
Think of it like a car’s warning light ⚠️ — sometimes it’s a serious issue, sometimes it just means something needs tuning. Either way, it’s your body trying to protect itself.
When that happens, your body might:
- Limit your movement
- Create tightness
- Change how you walk or run
These are short-term protective responses — but they can hang around too long and cause new issues.
Your Body Creates Backup Plans
When you’re injured or stressed, your body often adapts with “movement detours”.
- Limping after a sprained ankle
- Avoiding stairs with knee pain
- Tensing shoulders under stress
These help protect you in the moment, but if they stick around…
- Some muscles work too hard
- Others stop working properly
- Movement feels stiff or inefficient
It's like your Google Maps needs updating — the roadworks are gone, but you're still taking the long route. And sometimes you don’t even notice anything’s wrong until the pain returns.
It might come back when you ramp up your training, start moving more again, or even when nothing’s changed at all.
We've Helped Over 6,000 Clients Move Better
At Dan Rix Physiotherapy, we’ve supported over 6,000 people on their journey to move better and feel better — from elite athletes and dedicated runners to gym-goers and everyday people managing pain or injury.
Our clients come from across Greater Manchester, including Middleton, Wigan, and Warrington. They choose us because we treat them like individuals, not just an injury.
The DR Physio Approach
At Dan Rix Physiotherapy, we treat the whole picture:
- We look beyond just the site of pain
- We assess movement patterns and imbalances
- We use hands-on treatment and coaching
- We build tailored rehab plans based on you and your goals
We don’t just chase symptoms — we listen, assess, test, and build a roadmap that fits you. Our goal is to get you back doing the things you love — with confidence.
Our assessments are gold standard, with expert care and long-term solutions.
Still Not Sure If Physio Will Work for You?
Maybe physio wasn’t the wrong idea.
Maybe it was just the wrong approach.
Let’s find what’s really going on and get you back to doing the things you love.
