When Should You See a Physio? 7 Signs It’s Time to Get Your Injury Assessed

Not every ache needs a physio.

Sometimes your body just needs a little time.

But there are certain signs that suggest it’s time to stop hoping the problem will disappear and get it properly assessed.

At Fixit Physio, we’ve spent 12 years helping more than 3,000 people become pain free, backed by 350+ five-star reviews.

Here are seven signs that an assessment could be worthwhile.

1. Your pain keeps coming back

It gets better.

You return to normal.

Then it comes back.

If you’re repeating that cycle, don’t just keep treating each flare-up individually.

There may be an underlying reason you’re not tolerating the activity you’re asking your body to do.

2. You’re changing what you do because of pain

You’re avoiding the gym.

You’ve stopped running.

You’re playing less golf.

You’re avoiding certain movements.

When an injury starts changing your behaviour, it’s worth getting some clarity.

3. You’ve tried everything but nothing has lasted

Stretching.

Rest.

Massage.

Exercises from social media.

A new pair of shoes.

A different training programme.

If you’ve tried multiple things but the problem keeps returning, you may need to step back and look at the bigger picture.

4. You’re worried about making it worse

Fear can become a major part of an injury.

You start thinking about every movement.

“Can I bend like this?”

“Should I lift this?”

“Is running going to make it worse?”

A good assessment should give you a clearer understanding of what you can and can’t currently do.

5. Your performance has changed

Maybe you’re still training, but you’re not performing like you used to.

Your golf swing doesn’t feel right.

Your running has slowed down.

Your gym numbers have dropped.

You can’t play as long as you used to.

Pain isn’t the only reason to seek help.

A change in physical capacity can be a useful signal too.

6. You’ve had the problem for weeks or months

The longer you’ve been working around an injury, the more frustrating it can become.

That doesn’t mean it’s permanent.

It means it’s probably time to stop guessing.

7. You want to get back to something specific

Maybe you’ve got a race coming up.

A golf trip.

A Hyrox.

A holiday.

A football season.

Or simply a goal you’ve been putting off.

If you know where you want to get to, an assessment can help you work out how to get there.

Don’t just treat the symptom

At Fixit Physio, our focus is understanding the root cause of what’s going on.

We’ve helped 3,000+ people become pain free over 12 years, with 350+ five-star reviews from people we’ve supported.

We don’t want to keep you dependent on treatment.

We want to help you understand your body, build your capacity and get back to doing what matters to you.

Ready to find out what’s actually going on?

Book your initial assessment with Fixit Physio today.

Let’s stop guessing and start with a clear plan.