Flexibility issues and sports recovery

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Flexibility issues and sports recovery in Birmingham: symptoms and causes

Flexibility issues and sports recovery challenges are common concerns for athletes and active individuals in Birmingham. Symptoms of flexibility problems include tight muscles, reduced range of motion, and difficulty performing specific movements, which can hinder athletic performance and increase the risk of injury. These issues often arise from overtraining, inadequate stretching, muscle imbalances, or previous injuries. Effective sports recovery is essential for overcoming these challenges, as it helps restore flexibility, promotes muscle healing, and reduces the risk of future injuries. At our Physio clinic in Birmingham, we specialise in identifying the root causes of flexibility issues and providing tailored treatments to support optimal sports recovery, ensuring you can perform at your best.

Flexibility issues and sports recovery: treatment

Flexibility issues and sports recovery treatment are essential for athletes and active individuals looking to enhance performance and prevent injuries. In Birmingham, tailored sports massage treatments offer an effective solution for improving flexibility, speeding up recovery, and promoting overall physical well-being. These treatments work by addressing muscle tightness, improving range of motion, and reducing the risk of injury.

Key benefits include:

Pain relief: Targeted massage helps to alleviate muscle tightness and discomfort.
Improved flexibility: Regular treatment enhances range of motion and muscle elasticity.
Faster recovery: By promoting circulation and reducing muscle soreness, massage accelerates the healing process.
Enhanced relaxation: Massage therapy induces relaxation, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.

At our Birmingham clinic, our experienced therapists are dedicated to providing personalised treatments that address flexibility issues and support your sports recovery journey, ensuring you remain active and injury-free.

What to expect? at our clinics in Birmingham

At your appointment at Optimum Physio in Birmingham for flexibility issues and sports recovery, you can expect a thorough assessment to identify any muscle tightness or imbalances. Our skilled physiotherapists will provide a tailored treatment plan, including hands-on therapy and personalised exercises, designed to improve your flexibility, speed up recovery, and enhance your overall performance.

About our physiotherapists in Birmingham and Hagley

All our physiotherapists are registered with and regulated by the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy). They are a highly experienced team, and many have developed advanced and extended scope qualifications in areas such as diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy. They combine vast experience gained across all sectors – private, NHS, and many areas within professional/elite sport.

What next?

If you are suffering with pain or injury that’s stopping you do the things you enjoy or need to do, if you have niggles that are annoying you, or if you have some specific sporting/fitness challenges you want to prepare for, then we can help. Book your appointment in our clinic for your muscle tension and stiffness treatment in Birmingham.

If you would like to book an appointment, or would like further information, please contact us on 0121 622 5317 or email info@ophysio.co.uk

Private health insurance

Optimum Physio is recognised by all major private health insurers.

Depending on your insurer, you may need a GP referral before you can use your private health insurance with us. To make this process as speedy as possible, we have partnered with DocTap, who can provide same-day GP referrals to all secondary care services.

Once you’ve got your referral (if necessary), you’ll normally be offered an appointment with one of our physiotherapists at your preferred location, within 24 hours.

Private self-fund

No need to get a GP referral if you’re paying for a physiotherapist yourself. To ensure we remain competitive, our prices are set regionally and can be found at the bottom of each clinic page.

Offers and discounts

You can also get 10% off when pre-purchasing blocks of 6 or more treatments online. We recommend you speak to a physiotherapist first to determine how many sessions you need.

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Cutie Dogs

16:46 26 Sep 24

First time trying acupuncture today, I feel much better even just after one session. Very professional and would recommend 👍🏻

Mohamed Hasan

13:20 22 Sep 24

Seen Qasim at digbeth, very competent & knowledgeable, highly recommend!

Mo Raza

08:04 20 Sep 24

Great service got booked in by Qasim on a very short notice much appreciated 👍👍👍

Jameel Chughtai

16:52 19 Sep 24

Qasim came very highly recommended from a fellow squash player who told me that he was the best sports physio out there and like myself, had been to a few other physios who were very good at taking money but not offering the high quality physio and advice as Qasim.Absolutely superb service from a very highly experienced physiotherapist who will talk you through root cause of the problem and recommended treatment. Definitely deserves the 5 star rating!

Kat Jones

14:34 19 Sep 24

I came in with recurring shoulder and neck pain and Quasim was very knowledgable and able to explain the issue straight away, gave me exercises to strengthen it aswell as massage and acupuncture to relieve the pain - very happy with the results highly recommend!

Zahid Shah

18:45 13 Aug 24

Great analysis of the issue and problem sorted. Young man back playing and taking wickets.Thanks Kas.

Tony Garcha

17:30 12 Aug 24

Sport massage with Omar was brilliant. Great service and knowledgeable guy. Would recommend

james russan

11:36 01 Aug 24

Optimum Physio (Qasim) was a big Part of my team through to me competing for the World title. Nothing but the best treatment and rehab through my career. I felt nothing but the but the benefits of treatment recovery rehab and aiding the muscles I needed to use for the sport I was in. No one I could recommend better. ❤️👊

Hatem

11:31 01 Aug 24

absolutely lovely people, helped me with everything and sorted out all my wrist issues. Omar is the best physio i’ve ever been to and i’ll recommend him to everyone.

Neha Gupta

16:31 31 Jul 24

First experience but enjoyed it, had issues with my IT band and feeling better already

Owen Reynolds

14:36 30 Jul 24

Really positive experience!Gave Optimum a call, explained my symptoms and after 5 mins he gave me some honest feedback and offered to see me the next day.Managed to get me in and after a quick review, gave me his outlook on what happened and how i can improve.Would fully recommend Qasim and his service.

Rajiv Swambar

19:29 26 Jun 24

Ive known Qasim 2 or 3 years ago when i was referred to him by NHS physio and now with him privately. Ive been struggling with lower back, hip and glute pain. I would strongly recommend Qasim by your side when on your road to recovery

Oliver Chung

18:18 20 Jun 24

I got a foot pain last week.After one session I did solve the pain a lot on that night. I really recommend this!

Ibrahim Hussain

11:06 11 Jun 24

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Optimum Physio and working with the highly skilled physiotherapist, Qasim. From the moment I stepped into the clinic, I felt welcomed and reassured that I was in good hands. I had been struggling with a severe shoulder injury that had caused me immense pain and significantly limited my mobility.Qasim's expertise and dedication were evident from our very first session. He took the time to thoroughly understand my injury and tailored a personalized treatment plan that addressed my specific needs. His approach was both professional and compassionate, which immediately put me at ease.What truly sets Qasim apart are his remarkable skills and knowledge in physiotherapy. His "magic fingers" worked wonders on my shoulder, alleviating pain and gradually restoring my range of motion. Each session brought noticeable improvements, and his consistent encouragement kept me motivated throughout my recovery journey.Thanks to Qasim's exceptional care and effective treatment techniques, I am now pain-free and have regained full function in my shoulder. I am incredibly grateful for his dedication and expertise. If you are looking for a top-notch physiotherapy clinic with a practitioner who genuinely cares about his patients' well-being, I highly recommend Optimum Physio and Qasim. He truly has a gift for healing.

Ali Mansoor

09:53 11 Jun 24

Highly professional and courteous, great experience.

Coach Billy

05:52 11 Jun 24

I can’t thank Qasim at Optimum Physio enough. Very knowledgeable and has always got me back to 100 percent whenever I have gone there with an issue. I use Qasim for maintenance to keep my body feeling and operating at its best. Well mannered and always presentable in a very clean and hygienic clinic.100 percent recommend to anyone who is looking for a physio.

Scott Sawyers

21:08 10 Jun 24

I came to Qasim after having shoulder issues for quite some time. I had seen other physios and therapists, but still had no success with rehabbing my injury.Can’t recommend optimum physio enough, I was referred for a scan and the problem was identified immediately, I have been suffering with a partial rotator cuff tear, and then I had six weeks of rehab sessions which completely resolved my issue. Through a combination of massage, strengthening exercises, acupuncture my shoulder is now better than ever allow me to get back to my training capacity. Qasim also gave me an extensive program to follow at home and alongside his treatment which was also really beneficial and not only did it. We have my injury, but taught me a lot in regards to injury prevention and maintenance in the future.Highly recommended, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

linski Loolar

14:03 28 May 24

My first time visiting optimum physio in Birmingham.He was knowledgable, gave clear advise and created a relaxed environment.The treatment i received gave pain relief and i left with more movement and flexibility.Thank you

Maria Maguire

10:55 28 May 24

I booked with Optimum Physio online as I had sudden debilitating pain in my lower back. I got a next day appointment which was great and I opted for seeing the physiotherapist, Qasim. He was brilliant - very knowledgeable and informative. The appointment was thorough. I would recommend this practice

yak ginn

18:51 18 Apr 24

Qasim is a great physio who offers a great service and really knows what he's talking about. Deffo recommend!

Fred Opp

16:53 16 Apr 24

Great clinic offering an amazing service!

Upasna Nirankari

16:11 16 Apr 24

I have been suffering from knee issues since 2018.I have seen physios,I have tried different massages such as sport massage,deep tissue massage and cupping therapy and it would help with the pain but only for a short amount of time until the pain came back again when in 2022 I was diagnosed with chondromalacia patella.Then last year I changed my nutrition as my nutritionist told me I was eating a couple of foods which can cause inflammation to the body so then when I changed my diet to eating organic food I noticed a change after a month and I was pain free until come mid February this year I started getting bad pain in my right knee again where I was struggling to walk up and down the stairs and sometimes when I when I.m walking or when I.m standing still for long period pain will come back When i first came to see Qasim for my consultation he assessed me and had a look at my knee and told me I got patella tendonitis and that my muscle was very weak around my quad areas and knee areas which is the cause of the pain.He gave me various exercises to do to help strengthen around those areas and I also received treatment such as accupuncture and massage to help with the pain.So far I have had 4 treatments done and with the exercises he has given me to do on a daily basis I have seen a significant improvement in terms of pain as the pain is a lot less than what it was before I started my treatment.In terms of strength my strength as improved also in certain exercises and movement and feel i can climb up and down the stairs without feeling the stiffness and the pain.I would definately recommend Qasim as I would say he is one of the best physio I have ever had out of all the physios i have had in the past.He is amazing knowledgeable,professional,friendly and he will guide you in the right direction.If you have any worries or concerns he will help to build up your confidence,talk to you,give you advice and at the same time make you feel comfortable.

Razwan Shahban

14:40 16 Apr 24

I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional care and expertise provided by this physiotherapy practice. From the outset, their professionalism and dedication were evident…Dr. Shah and the entire team demonstrated a profound understanding of my condition and tailored a treatment plan that yielded remarkable results. They approach each session with precision and attentiveness, ensuring every aspect of my rehabilitation was addressed comprehensively….Most importantly, the treatment outcomes exceeded my expectations. I have regained mobility and strength thanks to their effective interventions and personalised approach….

Halfarsed Viking

13:57 16 Apr 24

Absolutely excellent, best physio I've been to in a long time if not ever.

Alison Yuen

13:56 03 Apr 24

I had a sports massage with Qasim today and I feel really good now. I had a lot of tension in my body but Qasim helped me released the tension. I highly recommend, thank you!

Jugdip Nandra

19:49 28 Feb 24

I was with elbow bursitis and back issues for several months. Qasim assessed the pain and provided acupuncture, deep tissue massage and stretching, which has helped alleviate the pain. He has shared various exercises to help prevent future reoccurrences.Qasim is calm and professional in his assessment and treatment. Would highly recommend.

Mohammed Iliyas

11:05 26 Feb 24

Been using optimum physio for several years now, for both general maintenance work and for specific injuries. Service has been excellent always, good availability for appointments. The practitioners level of knowledge is always high and importantly, they listen very well and answer any questions. I would highly recommend!

Shakan Pitters

17:20 22 Feb 24

I been using their service for the past 7 years. As a professional boxer I sometimes pick up niggles and injuries but Qasim has always kept a very high good standards, preventing many injuries so I can focus performing to a high standards. Highly recommended!

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