PRIMUS PHYSIO
Expert treatment for shin splints, runner's knee, IT band syndrome, Achilles pain and plantar fasciitis — helping runners in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent get back on the road.
Running injuries are almost always caused by a combination of training load, movement patterns and strength deficits — not bad luck. The right physiotherapy identifies exactly which factors are driving your pain and creates a plan that lets you recover without stopping running entirely.
Each injury has a different cause and treatment approach. Understanding yours is the first step to getting back to running.
Pain along the inner shin during or after running. Usually caused by a rapid mileage increase, hard surfaces or weak hip and calf muscles overloading the tibia. Often mistaken for a stress fracture.
Aching or sharp pain around the kneecap, typically worse on hills, stairs or after long runs. Linked to poor hip control, quad weakness or foot mechanics — not a structural knee problem in most cases.
Sharp lateral knee pain that builds during a run and forces you to stop. Caused by hip weakness and altered running mechanics rather than a "tight" IT band. Foam rolling alone rarely fixes it.
Stiffness and pain at the back of the heel, often worst first thing in the morning or early in a run. A very common overuse injury that responds well to progressive loading — not rest.
Sharp heel pain, especially with the first steps after rest. Caused by overload of the plantar fascia, often linked to tight calves, poor foot mechanics or a sudden jump in weekly mileage.
Localised bone pain that worsens with running and eases with rest. Most common in the tibia, metatarsals and navicular. Needs proper diagnosis and structured return-to-running planning.
Most running injuries share the same underlying causes — which is why generic advice rarely works.
The most common cause. Increasing mileage, speed or frequency faster than the body can adapt overloads tendons, bones and muscles before they've had time to strengthen.
Weak glutes, hips and calves alter how load is absorbed with every footstrike. This transfers stress to the knee, shin and foot — areas that aren't built to absorb it.
Overstriding, excessive pelvic drop and poor cadence all increase impact forces. Small changes to technique can dramatically reduce injury risk without slowing you down.
Not enough rest between hard sessions, poor sleep and insufficient fuelling all reduce the body's ability to repair tissue between runs — making injury increasingly likely.
Old injuries that weren't fully rehabilitated often cause compensatory movement patterns that load other areas. A previous ankle sprain, for example, is a major risk factor for knee and hip problems.
Worn-out shoes, sudden changes in footwear or always running on the same cambered road surface all alter the forces through the leg. Worth assessing but rarely the sole cause.
Treatment is built around keeping you running where possible — not just telling you to rest.
We assess your injury, movement quality, training history and load — not just where it hurts. This is what allows us to find the root cause rather than treat the symptom.
Manual therapy, soft tissue work and joint mobilisation to reduce pain and restore movement quickly so you can start loading the injured area sooner.
Progressive loading programmes targeting the glutes, hips, calves and foot — the key muscle groups that protect every runner from injury. Evidence-based and specific to your injury.
Where technique is contributing to your injury, we'll identify the relevant factors and give you practical cues to make changes — without rebuilding your entire gait from scratch.
A clear, progressive plan that tells you exactly how much to run, when to progress and when to pull back. Takes the guesswork out of returning to training after injury.
Addressing the underlying causes means you don't just recover from this injury — you reduce the chance of the next one. Training load advice, strength work and long-term planning included.
Returning to running too fast is how most runners get re-injured. Our approach is structured, evidence-based and keeps you moving throughout.
Hands-on treatment settles the injury while you maintain fitness through cross-training (cycling, swimming, pool running).
Targeted rehab exercises address the underlying weakness or imbalance driving the injury, so your body is ready for running load.
Walk-to-run intervals progressing to easy running, then building volume and intensity at a pace the injury can tolerate.
Return to full mileage, speed work and races with a long-term strength plan in place to prevent the injury from coming back.
From complete beginners to marathon runners — if running is part of your life and an injury is getting in the way, we can help.
"Luqman provided an excellent physio service. I completed my half marathon almost pain free after treatment. Highly recommended."
— Gary"I woke one morning and couldn't walk on my foot. Luqman knew instantly what it was, gave me exercises and I have never had any issues since. I would highly recommend."
— Lyndsey Edwards"Helped me recover safely and return to activity. Explained everything clearly throughout."
— NicSame-week appointments in Newcastle-under-Lyme. No GP referral needed.
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