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Short answer: you’ll usually feel something change within a few sessions. Long answer: it depends on what’s going on in your body. What affects recovery time? A few key things determine how quickly physio works: • How long you’ve had the problem • Recent pain = faster recovery • Long-term pain = takes more work • Type of injury • A simple strain heals faster than something like Sciatica • Consistency with exercises • The people who improve fastest are the ones who complete the patient centred...

If you’re living with ongoing pain, you might be wondering why it’s not improving—or what you can safely do to help it. Pain can affect everything from getting out of bed in the morning to enjoying time with family or staying active. Pain is a complex experience influenced by physical, psychological and social factors. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in pain management by addressing not only the source of pain, but also how the body and nervous system respond to it. At HomePhysio By Nicola...

Stroke recovery is a journey—and for John Rowan, it’s a powerful example of what’s possible with the right support, specialist physiotherapy, and determination. At HomePhysio By Nicola, we provide expert stroke rehabilitation in the Scottish Borders, supporting patients in their homes and in our specialist clinic. John’s story highlights how personalised, patient-centred physiotherapy can help people regain independence, even when walking feels out of reach. From Supported Steps to...