Anna Curnow Physiotherapy

16/07/2025

The diary is looking super busy over the next few weeks with holidays and kids off school etc.

So here’s the diary availability over the next few weeks…

Hannah 💁‍♀️
Saturday 19th July - 11am
Monday 21st July - 5:30pm, 6:30pm
Monday 28th July - 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
Wednesday 30th - 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Anna 🙋🏻‍♀️
Friday 1st August - 11:15am
Monday 4th August - 3:00pm
Tuesday 5th August - 10am, 3:45
Thursday 7th August - 08:45am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
Friday 8th August- am and pm slots available.

So get those niggles nipped in the bud!

You can call/text/whatsapp - 07810182876

Or book online via www.acphysio.co.uk

16/07/2025

Top tips from Andy here!

Balancing training and life can certainly be a struggle for many.

Having a more targeted yet flexible approach is key.

Running in your 40s is about resilience, adaptability, and purpose. It’s about embracing the mud, the miles, and the moments when you feel alive

13/07/2025

As starts to a Sunday go…..

🏊‍♀️ 😁

12/07/2025

Like everyone I have made questionable life choices at times.

But not today!

When your friend has a trail race in the Lakes, it would be rude not to tag along right?

And whilst she is sweating her way round the Lakeland trails I am reclining under a tree with a book 🤣

**she will definitely have bragging rights later though!

09/07/2025

A massive shout out to one of my incredible patients Ross.

This morning Ross started a 140 mile walk over 4 days. Starting from home in Halesowen and ending in Coity South Wales.

A tough challenge at the best of times but especially in this heat.

It’s all in aid of a very special charity, Dreams and Wishes who support seriously ill children and their families.

His inspiration is a family friend Betsy, who is undergoing treatment for Leukaemia and have been supported by this charity.

If you have a spare quid or two, you can read all about it at the link below. Any donations gratefully received.

All the more incredible given Ross has had lots of lower limb surgery himself so this is no mean feat…..

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ross-adams-5?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

07/07/2025

We have a handful of spaces this week!

Monday 7th - 5:30pm, 6:30pm
Wednesday 9th - 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Call 07810 182876 or book online at

https://anna-curnow-physiotherapy.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

03/07/2025

We are all busy these days eh.

I know first hand how difficult it can be to make or take phone calls in the working day, and you don’t always have your calendar handy and all that….

So online bookings are back!

Peruse clinic availability from the comfort of your sofa and book appointments with the click of a button (or 2!)

There are links from the website
www.acphysio.co.uk

Or here is a direct link
https://anna-curnow-physiotherapy.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

02/07/2025

My admin buddy is flat out today! 🤣

29/06/2025

What does the Physio do when she has a pain flare up?

As some of you know I have a recurrent issue with my neck that causes Cervical Radiculopathy (nervy arm pain a bit like sciatica).

I won’t lie, it’s pretty grim when it flares up, but here’s a few things I do to help get through.

🤯 Try not to panic - it’s easy for our brains to run away with us and for us to believe all those catastrophic thoughts. But, I remind myself, this will pass, it will get better.

❤️‍🩹 Accept it - this is super hard for me! As a go go doer, business owner and someone who just loves getting out and about I do have to accept, that for a short while I have to slow down a bit to let things settle.

😴 (Relative) rest - when nerve pain is bad, you need to dial back. I was off most of last week - any small business owner knows this is always a last resort emotionally, logistically and financially. But, you can’t help others if you are crocked yourself!

🫂 Lean on my support network - I have a great network of friends, family and even patients who are super supportive and are happy to lend an ear or helping hand.

💊 Take pain relief - I know a lot of people are reluctant to use pain relief, but if pain is debilitating, affecting sleep or daily functioning, good analgesia can get you back on your feet.

💆‍♀️ Pain relieving modalities- I use treatments like Physio, massage, foam rolling etc to help ease the pain and allow me to get moving again.

🚶‍♀️ Exercise and normal activities- as soon as things start to settle I start doing some normal activities- cleaning, walking, working etc. This is at a slower pace, with more rest periods but getting back moving is associated with better outcomes longer term. Not all pain = damage.

🥒 Eat well - your body is an ecosystem. You can’t expect it to function properly if you don’t nourish it.

💻 Modify contributing factors in the long term. Being off has given me a chance to make some tweaks to my business to take some of the pressure off longer term.

🐶 Dog cuddles - the absolute BEST therapy 🤣

I am back at work next week, and I will be doing as much as I can, but if you see me doing everything with my left arm - you know why!

28/06/2025

Struggle to get to appointments in the week due to work or other commitments?

We’ve got you covered!

Hannah has spaces July 5th at 9,10 and 11am.

Get in touch if you would like to book.
You can message via Facebook, email anna@acphysio.co.uk or call 07810 180876 (Monday-Friday)

25/06/2025

Just a little reminder that the lovely Han starts in clinic next week!

Which is spectacularly good timing because I am currently crocked 🥴 🙈

Here is a little bio of all her experience and I would add that she is a wonderful human to boot!

Hannah qualified as a Physiotherapist with a BSc (Hons) in 2004 from Leeds Metropolitan University. She went on to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy in 2018 from The University of Bath.

Hannah has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of NHS settings, private practice, occupational health and sports teams from grass roots to professional and international sport as a physiotherapist. She has worked with Sutton Coldfield RFC, Coventry RFC, GB Boxing and was the Lead Physiotherapist for GB Wheelchair Rugby at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Following the birth of her children, Hannah has developed a passion for supporting women through pregnancy and post-natal recovery and has completed further training in pregnancy massage, and pre and post-natal Physiotherapy. She also has a special interest in preparation for and recovery from C-Section births. As part of this interest, Hannah has also completed extra training in scar therapy.

Hannah’s ethos as a Physiotherapist is helping others to help themselves. She is a firm believer in empowering her patients through education and support. She enjoys getting to know her patients to ensure any rehabilitation programmes and advice are truly bespoke for everyone to achieve their own goals. Sessions will often consist of a combination of hands-on treatment alongside these bespoke programmes and lifestyle advice.

Outside of work, Hannah has 2 young daughters, so spends a lot of time in parks and play areas!

18/06/2025

More exciting clinic news for you lovely folk!

From the end of the month, the fabulous Hannah will be bringing some awesome additional skills to expand the services offered here at AC Physio!

From the 30th June, the following appointments will be available with Han.

🤰 Pregnancy Massage (60 or 90 minutes)

🤰🏽Pregnancy Physiotherapy

⚡️Scar Therapy

👶 Post Natal Assessment and Physiotherapy.

If you would like more information or to book one of these services please get in touch!