Physio Matters

For those living in Canton or Pontcanna, this clinic is in a handy spot on Cathedral Road — also close enough to the city centre for those who work in town.
My friend had treatment here after she’d had enough of putting up with a sore lower back for a few weeks. Reluctant to try a chiropractor, she thought a physiotherapist would offer gentler treatment.
The physio asked her all about the problem, gave her an examination, and then made an assessment based on what they found. After hands-​on massage which offered some immediate relief, she was advised on gentle exercises to do at home to increase the movement in her back which was pretty ‘flat’ and stiff — and after a few weeks of doing these (with no added expense) she was pretty much back to normal.
What she liked about going to a physiotherapist was that they gave her some control over the condition by giving her these exercises to do on her own to manage it.
They offer evening clinics, too, which is handy for those who can’t take time out during the day.