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The unglamorous hero of physio
Exercise therapy is structured movement prescribed for a clinical goal: less pain sensitivity, better control, stronger tissue tolerance, return to stairs, desk, sport or sleep positions that do not punish you.
Manual therapy, dry needling, cupping and electrotherapy can open a door. Exercise walks you through it.
How we dose homework on home visits
- Start with 2–4 exercises you can finish in 10–15 minutes
- Tie them to cues you already have (after chai, after brushing teeth)
- Progress load when the current set feels too easy and symptoms stay stable
- Rewrite the plan when life changes (travel, flare, new desk)
What “rest” should mean
Relative rest — quieter days, shorter sits, skipping the aggravating lift — is useful in a hot flare. Complete bed rest as a week-long strategy for ordinary mechanical pain usually makes the next Monday worse. We will say so plainly.
Book via the app if you want a plan built around your flat, not a generic printout.
Frequently asked questions
What if exercise makes me worse?
Sharp, escalating pain or new neurological symptoms mean we regress or stop and reassess. Mild muscle fatigue or short-lived ache can be normal — we teach the difference.
Do I need equipment?
Usually a mat, chair and resistance band cover early phases. We adapt to what you have at home.
How often should I do the exercises?
Most plans start daily or every other day with clear reps. Consistency beats heroic once-a-week sessions.
Is yoga the same as exercise therapy?
Yoga can help some people, but therapeutic exercise is dosed for a specific impairment and stage of recovery.
