Welcome to Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy
Welcome to Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy
Experienced, Quality, Professional
Specialist in spinal conditions, sports injuries and medical injections
Nicola is an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions in Stockport based in the centre of Cheadle Hulme. As a leading private physiotherapy clinic, we extend our services to clients across the local area, including Cheshire, Manchester, and beyond.
Nicola provides a relaxed and caring environment and is passionate about the benefits of physiotherapy in regaining your potential, with a hands on approach to help you achieve your goals. If you're looking for a local physiotherapist in the Stockport area, Nicola Shaw offers advanced physiotherapy practitioner expertise, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.
In addition to regular physiotherapy treatment Nicola offers Advanced Practice skills including corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections and signposting to appropriate diagnostics and Consultants. Our advanced physiotherapy practitioner approach means we look beyond standard treatment protocols, offering a truly comprehensive physiotherapy assessment & treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, whether you're in Cheadle Hulme or a surrounding area like Cheshire or Manchester.
Are you ready to take the first step towards recovery? Book your appointment with Nicola today and start your journey to better health!
Services
The aim of physiotherapy is to restore proper functioning to the body by reducing pain and regaining movement. To achieve this an understanding of the condition or injury is needed before appropriate treatment can be administered.
Using her many years of experience, Nicola will provide a thorough assessment, including history, medical background and physical examination to provide a diagnosis. Treatment options will be discussed to ensure patients are at the centre of their care and their goals are considered. If necessary, recommendations may include further investigations or referral to other specialties.
Orthopaedic knowledge is combined with a physiotherapy background to offer a complete approach to managing your condition. This includes the option of steroid injections that Nicola can provide herself due to post-graduate training and non-medical prescribing qualifications.
- Soft-tissue and joint mobilisation
- Exercise therapy
- Postural assessment
- Taping
- Biomechanical assessment
- Acupuncture
- Corticosteroid Injections
- Post-operative rehabilitation
At N Shaw Physiotherapy, we hear your story and take a detailed note of your medical history. From there we create an individualised treatment plan aimed at achieving the functional goals we set together. Whether you require advanced physiotherapy practitioner skills for a complex issue or are simply looking for a local physiotherapist for a new pain, Nicola is here to help.
Back and Neck Pain
We specialise in treating a range of spinal conditions, including disc prolapse, sciatica, facet joint pain, mechanical spinal pain, spondylosis, whiplash, and postural dysfunction.
Soft-Tissue Injuries
We treat a wide range of conditions, including rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis, repetitive strain syndrome, hip bursitis, knee ligament strains, patellofemoral pain, ankle ligament injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciitis.
Osteoarthritis
We provide expert management for pain caused by degenerative joint disease, affecting all areas of the body, including the shoulder, hand, hip, and knee.
Work related disorders
We address postural dysfunction, repetitive strain syndrome, and spinal pain, offering ergonomics advice and links to workstation evaluations.
Post-operative rehab
We have with orthopaedic consultants and post-operative guidelines, tailored rehabilitation and progressive exercise therapy.
Sports injury
We offer comprehensive rehabilitation for lower and upper limb injuries, along with expert advice on investigations and injury prevention.
Biomechanical Disorders
We offer biomechanical assessments with rehabilitation, advice on orthotics, core stability rehabilitation, and connections to podiatry services.
Work Injury
We provide specialised physiotherapy for workplace injuries, helping employees recover quickly and safely while preventing future issues.
About Nicola Shaw.
Nicola is a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, qualifying in 1996 with extensive experience in private practice and works as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Orthopaedics for the NHS with a special interest in spinal conditions. Based in Cheadle Hulme, this expertise means you benefit from outstanding physiotherapy whether you're commuting from Manchester or living in Cheshire.
She is highly trained, achieving her MSc in Manual Therapy, gaining MACP membership. She is also trained in acupuncture and is a registered non-medical prescriber providing corticosteroid injections for joint and soft-tissue pathologies.
She is passionate about improving patient's lives and recognises the impact of pain on both physical and mental wellbeing. Nicola brings together her years of experience with evidence based clinical knowledge to provide a high standard of care. Nicola believes in the power of exercise regardless of age or background and has experience treating patients with a wide range of medical conditions as well as athletic individuals. She practices what she preaches, enjoying running, yoga and bootcamp in between work and spending time with her family.
Thanks so much.
The reality is that if you don’t treat the underlying condition which is instability and work to strengthen and align the body no drugs or surgery will help in the long term.
Nicola is an extended scope physiotherapist who works with surgeons with a special interest in lower back conditions. It means she has had specialist training to be able to assess the MSK system at an advanced level to be able to determine the correct rehabilitation for you.
At the first session I was really re-assured by her knowledge and initial assessment we decided to continue with weekly sessions where she gave me body & condition specific exercises and massage / stretch therapy to the appropriate muscle groups.
I did notice that the number of spasms and pain had reduced significantly. This is over a period of 6 weeks of seeing her. After she felt I could go at it alone we reduced to fortnightly sessions and never did I feel she was wanting to continue the sessions without necessity. For me I decided that I needed to continue fortnightly then reduce to a rolling monthly visit until I’m happy to be discharged.
The pain has reduced from a 7/8 to a 2/3 I’ve not had any anti inflammatory medication for nearly 2 months.
The suggested exercises are absolutely responsible for the reduction in pain and increased mobility. If i got a bit over confident & didn’t do my exercises the pain and instability would return this confirmed beyond a reasonable doubt that the exercises are vital for continued stability and effort on my part is needed. The magic is in her ability to assess and treat you the rest is up to you to put the effort in and keep at it
I decided to wait for months before leaving a review to make sure it really has been working. It is without any hesitation that I would recommend Nicola for specialist Physio therapy. I feel completely comfortable in her practice get treated with dignity and reassured that I’m being looked after by a highly skilled & competent Physio.
Literally life changing!
If you suffer with any injuries or ailments requiring a Physio with world class assessment skill and therapy go see her! Thanks Nicola
Nicola has been treating me for back and knee pain creating a professional yet friendly atmosphere. My assigned homework (exercises) coupled with Nicola’s treatment has slowly but surely reduced my pain, improving the quality of my life. We regularly review my goals to make sure I am on the right track - Can highly recommend.
Patient Resources
Managing Your Bone, Joint or Muscle Pain
Supported by NHS England and MSK leadership groups this link provides useful information and exercises for a range of common conditions. If pain continues despite trying self-management exercises and pain relief it is time to contact a professional. Physiotherapists are experts at assessing musculoskeletal pain, get in touch for further information. Choosing a private physiotherapy clinic like ours gives you direct access to this expertise, often without a GP referral.
Soft-tissue Injury Management
Peace and Love Principle
Up to date guidance on managing acute soft-tissue injuries. Get in touch if you've had a recent injury and need management advice or signposting to investigations.
Back Pain
NHS guidance on managing lower back pain includes the benefit of exercises and Pilates videos and patient advice. Nicola Shaw specialises in the assessment and treatment of back and spinal pain working in the NHS with a consultant team. Get in touch to discuss management of your pain and spinal condition. As a trusted local physiotherapist near me for the communities of Bramhall and Stockport, Nicola offers comprehensive, evidence-based care for spinal pain.
Sciatica - Getting it Right The First Time
NHS England has published new guidelines on managing lower back pain and sciatica, advocating the use of local physiotherapy and pain management programmes supporting the NICE guidelines.
Corticosteroid Injections
Steroid injections are often recommended for people with inflammatory or osteoarthritis if joints are very painful or if you need extra pain relief for a time. They can also be useful in reducing inflammation in certain soft-tissue injuries.
Acupuncture
Nicola is a trained Acupuncturist with post-graduate training and offers this for assisting pain relief for musculoskeletal conditions. Research has demonstrated acupuncture can enhance endogenous opiates, such as dynorphin, endorphin, encephalin, and release corticosteroids, relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
Are you moving poorly because you are in pain? Or are you in pain because you are moving poorly?
The answer starts with a thorough physiotherapy assessment & treatment plan from our private physiotherapy and injection clinic.
Affiliations
Local yoga, Pilates and podiatry services supporting holistic patient care network.
Cheadle Hulme Physio Pilates
Sam is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in MSK and pelvic Health specialist. She has taught Pilates for 8 years and is qualified to teach ante/post-natal, women's health and Pilates for athletes.
www.cheadlehulmephysiopilates.com
Kate Oates Yoga
Excellent yoga teacher providing safe guidance and expert instruction to all.
www.kateoateselevate.com/yoga/
Contact
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Nicola Shaw Physiotherapy:
26 The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5BB
07967621344
info@nshawphysio.co.uk