Stafford Physio

21/03/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone taking part in the Stafford Half Marathon tomorrow! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We know how much goes into preparing for a day like this — the miles, the consistency, and the determination to keep going even when it’s tough. It’s been a pleasure supporting so many of you along the way.

Whether you're chasing a time or just soaking up the experience, enjoy every moment and be proud of what you’ve achieved just getting to the start line.

We’ll be cheering you on all the way 👏
Love Russ, Olivia, Izzy and Mike– Stafford Physio Pain Relief & Sports Injury Clinic

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16/02/2026

✨ Patient Success Story – Chloe ✨

When Chloe first attended our physio team, she was feeling unsure about her future activity levels.

Following a right ankle reconstruction in August last year, her rehabilitation had been limited. She had poor strength, reduced confidence in her ankle, and a real fear of returning to activity, worrying she might never get back to the active life she loved.

Not long after, she began to experience ongoing right-sided hip pain, along with a clicking sensation that had been present for some time. An MRI and consultant review suggested she may need a hip osteotomy — a major and invasive operation that would have meant a long recovery and a significant setback.
Wanting to explore all her options, Chloe sought help at Stafford Physio Pain Relief & Sports Injury Clinic.

We took a whole-body, structured rehabilitation approach, focusing on:
-- Rebuilding ankle strength and confidence
-- Improving hip and lower limb mobility
-- Hands-on treatment where needed
-- A progressive exercise programme tailored to her goals

The transformation has been incredible 💪

Chloe has made an excellent recovery and is now back skiing — something she never thought she would be able to do again — and has also returned to running. Her pain is now minimal, and she feels strong, confident, and in control of her movement.
It’s important to say that sometimes surgery is absolutely necessary, and when it is, the right rehabilitation makes all the difference. We supported Chloe through her ankle surgery rehabilitation, and we are here to support patients before and after surgery, or to help them avoid surgery where appropriate.

You can book online at: https://staffordphysio.co.uk/
Call: 01785332972
text: 07766 501120

08/02/2026

✨ Meet Izzy ✨

We’re excited to welcome Izzy, our newest Physiotherapist at Stafford Physio! 👋

Izzy is now offering Sports Massage appointments to help with muscle tightness, recovery, injury prevention, and keeping you moving at your best 💪

Intro Offer
- £45 for 1 hour
- £35 for 30 minutes

Perfect for runners, gym-goers, desk workers, or anyone feeling stiff and achy! 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️

📲 Book online today via our website https://staffordphysio.co.uk/
or call 01785332972
or text 07766501120

25/01/2026

Nothing means more to us than feedback like this 🙏
We’re so grateful to our patients for trusting us with their recovery, goals and journeys.

Support, reassurance and expert care are exactly what we strive to deliver every day — whether that’s through physiotherapy, sports massage, or ongoing guidance to help you move and feel better. Reviews like this remind us why we do what we do 💙

📅 Book online: https://stafford-physio.selectandbook.com/all/240525/39349/69468/2026/1/26
📞 Call: 01785 332972
📱 Text: 07766 501120

22/01/2026

✨ Patient Success Story ✨

This is a really special one ❤️

When Angela Devaney first came to see Mike , she had just secured a place in the London Marathon — a huge achievement — and an even bigger reason for doing it. She is running in memory of her dad and raising funds for Marie Curie, who supported her family during his final months.

At the time, she had only recently returned to exercise. She had progressed to a walk–run 5km but started to develop knee pain, particularly on the right, which quickly knocked her confidence. Running was put on hold, and she was worried her marathon dream might slip away before it had even begun.

Her assessment showed that the issue wasn’t “damage”, but:
> Deconditioning
> A sudden increase in training load
> Left-sided weakness causing a compensatory shift and overload through the right knee

Together, Mike and Angela focused on building strong foundations:
- A running-specific strength and conditioning programme
- Cross-training to maintain cardiovascular fitness
- Regular strength testing to address imbalances
- Gradual, confidence-building return to running

The progress has been steady and impressive 💪

She is now running with confidence, stronger, more balanced, and fully back on track with her marathon training. Most importantly, she feels reassured, supported, and capable — and her goal of completing the London Marathon is very much alive.

💙 If you’d like to support her incredible journey and help raise vital funds for Marie Curie, you can donate here:
👉 https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/angela-devaney

📣 If you’re training for an event, returning to running, or struggling with pain that’s holding you back — we’re here to help.

📍 Stafford Physio Pain Relief & Sports Injury Clinic
Located in Stafford Leisure Centre
📅 Book online at www.staffordphysio.co.uk
Call: 01785332972
or Text: 07766 501120
or message us to start your journey.

10/01/2026

Training hard at the gym but feeling it more than you should? 💪🤕

Aches and pains aren’t a badge of honour — they’re often your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right.

If you’re dealing with:
-- Knee pain
-- Lower back pain
-- Shoulder or elbow pain
-- Neck tension
-- Wrist or ankle pain
-- Headaches or nerve-related symptoms

👉 Don’t ignore it.
👉 Don’t just push through the pain.

At Stafford Physio Pain Relief & Sports Injury Clinic, we regularly help gym-goers and active people get back to training stronger, safer, and pain-free — by identifying the cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms.

📍 Based at Stafford Leisure Centre
Free parking (with a ticket from reception) or park at ASDA
📅 You can book online at www.staffordphydio.co.uk
or call 01785 332972
or text 07766 501120

Book an assessment today and take control of your training again.

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01/01/2026

As 2025 has come to a close and we welcome 2026, we’ve been taking a moment to reflect.

This year hasn’t been about quick fixes or empty promises — and it’s certainly never been about gimmicks.

It’s been about honest conversations, consistent work, and outcomes that genuinely matter.

We’ve supported people to:

Get their life back after sciatica.
🦵 Move more comfortably after knee pain and injection treatment
🏃‍♂️ Return to running and training after injury
🏅 Complete marathons, achieve Hyrox PBs, and reach personal goals
💪 Rebuild strength and confidence following injury and surgery including recovery from spinal operations, total knee and hip replacements, ACL surgery, patellar tendon ruptures, Achilles tendon ruptures, spinal fusion, scoliosis fixation. Meniscal repairs, Knee arthroscopy - just to name a few!

Every result represents commitment, trust in the process, and a shared focus on long-term progress — from the people we treat and the team supporting them.

We’re proud of the work done in 2025, but even more proud of the people behind the results.

Your feedback says it better than we ever could 💬

Here’s to continuing the same approach in 2026 — clear standards, realistic goals, and care that puts people first.

With love, from all of us at Stafford Physio Pain Relief & Sports Injury clinic x x

Stone Medical Clinic
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07/12/2025

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Another lovely review from one of our recent patients.
It means a lot when people take the time to share their experience, and we’re proud to support the Stafford community with honest, evidence-based physiotherapy.

If you’re struggling with pain or an injury and aren’t sure what to do next, we’re here to help you get moving again.

13/11/2025

At Stafford Physio Pain Relief & Sports Injury Clinic, we don’t just offer physiotherapy — we also provide specialist joint injections for painful and inflammatory conditions such as:

> Knee osteoarthritis (including Hyaluronic Acid and Arthrosamid®)
> Ankle, wrist, thumbs, finger arthritis.
> Frozen shoulder
> Trigger finger
> Shoulder or hip bursitis
(We do not inject the spine or the hip joint at this stage)

We understand that many people are waiting months — sometimes over a year — for NHS appointments for these very problems.
During that time, pain can get worse, movement becomes harder, and daily life is affected.

At Stafford Physio, you can access:
✅ Expert diagnosis without the wait
✅ A detailed explanation of what’s causing your pain
✅ Evidence-based injection options (steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, Arthrosamid®)
✅ Ongoing rehabilitation and physiotherapy to get you moving again

Our goal is simple — to give you clear answers and effective treatment so you can get back to normal life faster.

➡️ Read our full guide on joint injections (what they do, who they help, and how we combine them with physiotherapy) here: https://staffordphysio.co.uk/blog/f/joint-injections-for-pain-relief-%E2%80%94-which-one-is-right-for-you

📍 Based inside Stafford Leisure Centre, helping people across Stafford and the wider Staffordshire area move better, feel better, and live better.

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17/09/2025

🚴‍♂️ Patient Success Story – Congratulations David! 🚴‍♂️

We are so proud of our patient, David Cooper, a 68-year-old passionate cyclist who faced a huge challenge after sustaining a complete quadriceps tendon tear.

When David first came to us post-surgery, cycling again felt like a distant dream — even completing a full pedal revolution seemed impossible. Together, through a carefully progressed programme of strengthening, rehabilitation exercises, and hands-on treatment, David steadily rebuilt his strength and mobility.

💪 With dedication, consistency, and a lot of hard work, David not only returned to cycling but went on to complete the Loch Ness Etape — a 100km ride alongside 7,000 other cyclists — just 8 months after his injury!

👏 David, your determination has been inspiring, and we’re honoured to have supported you on your journey back to doing what you love.

🙏 And thank you so much for your amazing review — your kind words mean the world to us.

We’re proud to have over 135 - 5 star reviews from patients of all levels and abilities, all sharing their own journeys of recovery and success.

Well done David!

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09/09/2025

Here's the map to the upcoming 10k 👍

🎉 Stafford 10K is just around the corner! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

There’s still time to grab your spot and be part of the action 👉 https://ow.ly/mLWn50WTKhX

📢 Heads up! Some road closures will be in place from 6:00 on Sunday 21 September, reopening by 13:00 (or earlier once runners have passed key points).

We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause — but we’d love to see you out there cheering on the amazing runners! 🎽👏

Let’s make it a day to remember! 💙

Road Closures:
1. Victoria Road to Mill Bank
2. Mill Bank to Greengate Street
3. Greengate Street to Eastgate Street via Market Street
4. Eastgate Street to Tipping Street
5. Tipping Street to Greengate Walk and South
6. South Walls to Bridge Street
7. Bridge street to Newport Road
8. Newport Road to A518 (Queensway Island)
9. A518 (Queensway Island clockwise) to Lichfield Road
10. Lichfield road to Riverway
11. Riverway > Corporation Street > Prospect Road
12. Prospect Road to Read Avenue
13. Read Avenue to Douglas Road West
14. Douglas Road West to Trenchard Avenue
15. Trenchard Avenue > A513 footpath
16. Sandon Road > The Haybarn > Isabel Trail
17. Isabel Trail > A34 Pavement (past Co-operative & Tillington)
18. A34 Pavement to Nursery lane under pass
19. Nursery Lane underpass & rejoin Isabel Trail
20. Isobel Trail Exit to Doxey Road (crossing roundabout)
21.Doxey Road to Tenderbanks
22. Return via Tenterbanks to Victoria
23. Victoria road to finish

29/08/2025

🌟 Patient Inspiration Story – Meet Martin 🌟

When Martin first came to Stafford Physio Pain Relief and Sports Injury Clinic, he was struggling with persistent low back pain. At times he could barely walk or even get onto all fours — running again felt impossible.

But with treatment, rehab, and a clear plan, Martin rebuilt his strength and confidence step by step. His first goal was simply to run 5k. Fast forward to last week, and he crossed the line at the Blithfield Olympic Distance Triathlon in an incredible 2 hours 45 minutes – finishing 4th in his category! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Now, Martin has his sights set even higher: the Weymouth Ironman event on Sunday 14th September.💪🔥

Just as inspiring, he’s using this challenge to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, a cause close to him. ❤️

We’re so proud to have supported Martin on his journey, but the real credit goes to his determination, consistency, and positive attitude. He is proof that with the right support and mindset, you can go from struggling with daily movement to achieving things you never thought possible.

👉 Please join us in supporting Martin by sponsoring him through his JustGiving page (link in comments). Every donation will help make a difference.

👏 Let’s cheer Martin on as he continues to prove that limits can be redefined!

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