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5 Top Reasons of Backache & Home Physiotherapy Exercises
Struggling with low back pain? Find out the five most common causes, backed by recent research, and how home physiotherapy exercises can ease your pain.
By Nasir ShaikhRead article
Pain relief
Physiotherapy for aches & pains at home in Glasgow's West End
Back, neck, knee, shoulder — assessed and treated at home.
45–60 min one-to-oneUrgent appointments available within 48 hours
About this service
Physiotherapy for aches & pains
Everyday aches and pains — a stiff lower back, a sore neck after long days at a laptop, a shoulder that complains when you reach up, or a knee that grumbles on the stairs — are some of the most common reasons people get in touch. Nasir Shaikh, an HCPC-registered Chartered Physiotherapist, visits you at home across Glasgow's West End to work out what is driving your pain and what will help it settle.
Being seen at home has practical advantages when you're sore. There's no drive, bus or parking to cope with and no waiting room. Nasir can see the chair you work from, the bed you sleep in and the stairs you climb, so the advice and exercises you're given fit your actual day.
What's included in every visit
- One-to-one 45–60 minute sessions
- Hands-on manual therapy + exercise prescription
- Written home programme after every visit
Common conditions we treat
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Arthritis flare-ups
Who this helps
- Low back pain, including pain that spreads into the buttock or leg (sciatica)
- Neck and upper-back stiffness, often linked to desk work or long hours at a screen
- Shoulder pain that limits reaching, dressing or sleeping on that side
- Knee pain on stairs, when kneeling or when getting up from a chair
- Flare-ups of osteoarthritis in the hips, knees or hands
- Niggles that keep coming back and haven't settled with rest alone
What happens on a visit
- 1
Listening and screening
We start with how the pain began, what eases and aggravates it, your general health and your medication. Nasir also asks screening questions to make sure nothing needs a GP's attention first.
- 2
Physical assessment
Movement, strength, joint and nerve tests help identify which structures are sensitive and why. You'll get a plain-English explanation of what is likely to be going on.
- 3
Hands-on treatment and exercise
Where appropriate, treatment may include joint mobilisation and soft-tissue techniques, alongside specific exercises chosen for your problem and your current fitness.
- 4
Your home programme
You finish with a written programme and practical advice on activity, sleeping positions or desk set-up. At follow-up visits we check how you've responded and progress things gradually.
Questions about physiotherapy for aches & pains
Should I rest until the pain goes away?
For most everyday back and neck pain, keeping gently active is generally advised rather than long periods of bed rest. Nasir will help you find a level of movement that feels manageable and adjust it as things settle.
Do I need a scan before physiotherapy?
Usually not. Most muscle and joint pain can be assessed and treated without imaging. If anything in your assessment suggests further investigation is needed, Nasir will explain why and advise you to see your GP.
When should I see a doctor instead?
Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain comes with numbness around your groin or back passage, or new problems controlling your bladder or bowels. Contact your GP or NHS 24 on 111 if pain comes with a fever, unexplained weight loss or a history of cancer.
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you have sudden or severe symptoms, call NHS 24 on 111, or 999 in an emergency. More answers on our FAQ page.
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Book physiotherapy for aches & pains at home
Call 07393 312 774 or send an enquiry — urgent appointments available within 48 hours.
- Chartered & HCPC registered
- Urgent appointments within 48 hours
- Clear written plan every visit
- Receipts for private insurance
