Aches & pains treatment in London
General aches and pains in your muscles, joints or nerves, assessed properly so you know what you are dealing with and what to do about it.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding everyday aches and pains
- Dull, aching pain in a muscle or joint
- Pain that comes and goes with activity
- Stiffness that eases as you move, then returns
- Tension headaches linked to posture
- Pain following a strain, sprain or minor knock
- Joint stiffness that is worse first thing or after rest
- Muscle strains and joint sprains from everyday activity or exercise
- Postural strain from long periods sitting or standing
- Tension headaches linked to neck and shoulder tightness
- Osteoarthritis and general wear in joints
- Aches can result from many different causes, so a proper assessment matters more than guessing
- If an ache has lasted more than a couple of weeks without easing
- If pain is stopping you working, sleeping or exercising
- If the same area keeps flaring up
- A physiotherapy assessment is a good first step in working out what is going on and building a recovery plan
Our approach to aches & pains
An assessment first, so treatment is aimed at the actual cause rather than just the symptom.
Your first appointment covers your symptoms and medical history, so we can establish a working diagnosis rather than treating pain in isolation. From there we build a tailored rehabilitation plan.
Treatment commonly includes strengthening exercise, stretching and practical changes to your daily routine or training. If your symptoms turn out to be unrelated to physiotherapy, we will say so and point you towards the right service.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
What counts as an ache rather than an injury?
Do I need a GP referral?
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When should I see someone about an ache rather than waiting it out?
Can physiotherapy help with osteoarthritis aches?
Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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