Back Pain
Understand your back pain, build your capacity and work towards getting back to normal activity.
Physiotherapy in Moate, Westmeath
Understand the problem. Build your capacity. Get back to doing what you enjoy.
Physiotherapy for pain, injury and movement problems, with an approach focused on understanding what's going on, explaining it clearly and helping you work towards the things that matter to you.
Physiotherapy isn't just about treating the area that hurts
Pain can affect much more than the painful area itself. It can change how you work, exercise, sleep, move and feel about being active.
At Midlands Physio, we'll take time to understand your symptoms, assess what may be contributing to them and explain what we think is happening.
From there, we'll agree on a practical plan based on your problem, your goals and what you need to get back to.
Physiotherapy for pain, injury and restricted movement
We treat a wide range of muscle, joint and movement problems, from common everyday aches and pains to sports and running injuries.
Neck Pain
Understand what's contributing to your symptoms and work towards improving movement and confidence.
Hip, Groin & Elbow Pain
Assessment and rehabilitation for a range of other muscle and joint problems.
Not sure what's causing your problem?
You don't need to diagnose yourself before making an appointment. Part of the initial assessment is working out what may be contributing to your symptoms and deciding what the best next steps are.
A practical approach to physiotherapy
Good physiotherapy isn't about using one particular treatment for everyone. Your approach will depend on your problem, your current ability and what you want to get back to.
Understand the problem
We'll take time to listen, assess what's happening and explain what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Treatment where appropriate
Hands-on treatment can sometimes help with pain and movement and may be used alongside exercise and rehabilitation where appropriate.
Build strength and capacity
Exercise and progressive rehabilitation can help you build movement, strength and the ability to do more.
Get back to what matters
Whether that's work, running, sport, the gym or everyday life, we'll work towards the activities that are important to you.
Your recovery doesn't stop when you leave the clinic
A lot of your progress happens between appointments.
Where appropriate, you'll receive a personalised online exercise programme with videos and clear instructions, so you know what you're working on and how to do it.
You'll also have guidance on how to progress your exercises and helpful information to support you as you work through your recovery.
The aim is to give you the tools and confidence to become more independent in managing your problem.
Personalised exercises
Exercises selected around your problem, ability and goals.
Video guidance
Clear videos and instructions so you know exactly what to do.
Support between appointments
Helpful guidance as you work through your programme and build your confidence.
A physiotherapist who runs too
Running is an important part of my own life, so I understand the frustration of having to change your training because of an injury.
I work with runners of all abilities, whether you're trying to get back from an injury, training for a race or simply want to keep running consistently.
We'll look at what's happening, what you can safely continue doing and how to gradually build back towards your normal running.
Want to build strength around your running?
Run Long Run Strong is a 6-week strength and mobility programme for regular runners who love chasing new PBs and want to build the capacity to handle the demands of running.
Meet Derek
A physiotherapist who believes the best treatment starts with understanding the problem
I'm Derek Stenson, founder of Midlands Physio and a CORU-registered physiotherapist. I qualified in 2014 after taking a different route into physiotherapy, having previously spent many years working as a tennis coach.
My own interest in exercise, running and rehabilitation has shaped the way I work with patients, along with years of continued learning and clinical experience.
My aim is simple: to help you understand what's happening, know what you can do about it and become more confident getting back to the things you enjoy.
Want to work on things at home?
Not everyone needs to come into the clinic.
I've created practical online programmes for people who want structured guidance they can follow at home.
The Daily Back Reset
Simple movement for a stiff, achy or occasionally troublesome back.
A 10–15 minute daily programme designed to help you keep your back moving and build a simple routine you can stick to.
Run Long Run Strong
Build the strength and capacity to keep doing the running you love.
A 6-week strength and mobility programme for regular runners who love chasing new PBs and want to build the capacity to handle the demands of running.
What patients say
I've helped people with a wide range of problems, from everyday pain and stiffness to running and sports injuries.
Here's what some of my patients have said about their experience at Midlands Physio.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance
If your health insurance policy covers physiotherapy, I can provide a receipt for your treatment so that you can make a claim.
The amount you can claim back depends on your individual policy and insurer, so it's best to check your cover before your appointment.
Not sure where to start?
If you're struggling with pain, an injury or a problem that's stopping you doing the things you want to do, you don't need to know exactly what's wrong before getting in touch.
We can start by understanding what's happening and working out what the most appropriate next step is.