When pain or injury strikes, rest is often the first instinct. While a short period of rest can help ease irritation or inflammation, complete inactivity can actually slow recovery and lead to muscle weakness, stiffness, and reduced confidence in movement.
Why Movement Matters
Modern research consistently shows that early, guided movement leads to better long term outcomes following most musculoskeletal injuries. Gradual, controlled activity supports blood flow, stimulates tissue repair, and helps the body adapt to load safely.
“Exercise therapy is an effective approach for improving pain and physical function in people with musculoskeletal conditions.” — National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), NG59: Low Back Pain and Sciatica in Over 16s (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59)
The Role of Physiotherapy
At Neil Minter and Associates, our physiotherapists focus on safe, progressive rehabilitation tailored to your individual condition and goals. We combine hands on treatment, exercise therapy, and education to restore strength, flexibility, and confidence in movement.
Rehabilitation Is Not Just Recovery, It Is Prevention
Beyond immediate recovery, structured rehabilitation reduces the likelihood of re injury. By addressing the underlying causes of pain and restoring movement efficiency, physiotherapy helps you stay active, independent, and pain free for the long term.
If you are recovering from an injury or managing persistent pain, do not rely on rest alone. Effective rehabilitation is the key to lasting improvement. Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you move better, faster, and with confidence.
Learn more about our approach: www.neilminterassociates.co.uk/treatment.
