Discover the Way to Say Goodbye to Knee, Ankle & Foot Pain and Stiffness—No Painkillers, No Surgery, No Long GP Waits!
- Maybe you’re a grandparent who wants to keep up with your growing family, but your knee, ankle or foot is incredibly stiff?
- Or possibly you have a painful knee from working at a desk all day?
- And what about all that salsa dancing you’ve been loving, but has left you with a sore ankle?
- Did you find that you’re peri–menopausal and you now have a painful foot that is stopping you from sleeping?
It’s easy to shrug off that nagging discomfort, telling yourself it’s nothing serious. Maybe you think you just “slept funny,” or that it’s a common ache that “everyone” your age deals with. But when the stiffness or twinges don’t seem to go away, it can leave you wondering why it’s sticking around in the first place.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We hear these stories all the time at Balanced Bodies, and the good news is, there’s usually a way to move past it.
We know (from our own experiences) that they can seriously cramp your style and stop you from doing the things you love! And there is nothing worse than watching your world slowly reduce down to nothing.
We’ve all had that hope—that one morning we’ll wake up and, as if by magic, the knee, ankle or foot pain will be gone. But fast forward six months, and the pain is still there—often worse than when it first started.
If this sounds familiar then who do you trust to help you?
There are so many options available now. Do you see an Osteopath? A Physiotherapist? A Chiropractor? A Masseuse? A Reflexologist? Someone for acupuncture? Or cupping? Or dry needling? Reiki? It is so confusing….
And if you do get to the doctors, how often are you told “take these painkillers” and “come back in a few months if it hasn’t gone away after resting“?
And often you’re told to stop doing the things you love – leaving you afraid to move for fear of more pain.
Why is this happening to you now?
Why does knee, ankle or foot pain stick around longer than it should? It’s easy to get confused by all the mixed advice out there. Everyone has an opinion, but not all of it is reliable.
You might think your knee, ankle or foot pain started from lifting something heavy or sleeping in a bad position. But often, it’s the result of years of poor posture, which weakens your body. The lifting or awkward sleeping is then just the final straw.
Without the right guidance, knee, ankle or foot pain can be hard to understand. Many people end up accepting it as a normal part of life—when it doesn’t have to be.
Still Struggling with Knee, Ankle or Foot Pain? Here Are Some Reasons It Could Be Lingering:
- You’ve been to the doctor several times, only to hear the same advice: “Rest and take painkillers.”
- A well-meaning friend told you that “aches and pains are just part of getting older.”
- You’ve been put on a months-long NHS waiting list to see a physio, only to be given generic exercises that didn’t ease the pain.
- You thought the pain would disappear on its own—but it didn’t.
- You tried some exercises you found online, but they either didn’t help or made things worse.
- You were “re-aligned” by another therapist to help but the pain kept coming back.
- You’re living off of maintenance treatments to keep you functional but you’re nervous of over reliance on a therapist.
- Resting didn’t help, it just made the pain area even more stiff and uncomfortable.
- You’re worried about the impact taking painkillers long term has on your health.
If any of these sound familiar, we’d love to help. The good news is, trying these things means you’re one step closer to finding what actually works: You’ve tried everything that doesn’t work!
Book a complimentary call with one of our expert Graduate Sports Therapist.
On the call, we’ll offer practical advice tailored to your situation—no strings attached. Our aim is to help you make the right decision about your next step so there’s no hard sell!
What people think of our support
Knee Injury Rehab For a Keen Dog Walker
I started clinical Pilates with Jo in an effort to loosen up ageing joints. Very nervous but Jo quickly reassured me and I enjoyed class. When I injured my Knee, Jo was my first choice to get help. She was awesome! I was pain free and mobile in a few weeks. We then moved onto strengthening and improving my balance. I walk so much better, feel more confident and have learnt a lot. I will continue with my journey of strength training and Pilates, knowing that it’s my body and I can make it work better but that Jo will be available to help when I need her. Thank you Jo for your patience and expertise.
Connie, August 2021
Holistic Approach – Sprained Ankle
Enthusiastic, diligent, professional, caring and committed - Joanna took an holistic approach to my sprained ankle and provided exercises and advice to ensure long term strength and stability. Would certainly seek advice from Joanna in future.
Phil | July 2023
Recovery from Bunion Surgery – Now Living My Best Life!
I had a bunion operation in March and in May I was struggling to walk, was having a lot of numbness and swelling if I did too much. I went to see Joanna, and she has worked magic with an exercise programme. I have done the exercises religiously and I am now back walking 6 miles and doing classes at the gym. Joanna is very knowledgeable and said she thought I had some nerve damage, she gave me flossing exercises for different nerve paths and this has definitely worked. I am feeling stronger and have no swelling at all. I would highly recommend Joanna.
Tor | July 2024
I don't have an injury but something doesn't feel right - can you help?
Definitely! We love to help people before they get injured, because if we can save you experiencing pain and injury, for us the world is a better place!
If you want to share your story, then we are here to listen – no commitment at all, just the chance to find out how we might be able to help you!
Will it hurt?
We try to do everything possible to make things stop hurting for you. However sometimes, pain is unavoidable when you are in acute pain.
So we make a promise to every client: we explain what we want to do, show you what we want to, demonstrate it on the good side (if there is a good side) so that you are fully informed and consenting each and every time!
Are you a Masseuse, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or Osteopath?
Definitely not!
Joanna is a Graduate Sports Therapist by education.
BUT we are all Rehabilitation Therapists! We all access the same sort of tools, techniques and tests to assess and then treat our patients. We are just different flavours on a very broad spectrum.
Ultimately, your decision should be based on your goals, objectives and communication style / preferences. You need a cheerleader shouting for your success at every stage!
Is there a quick fix for my back / neck / hip / shoulder pain?
We can use treatments like massage and manual therapy to access your body’s own amazing pain killing systems, but we aren’t going to lie to you: Proper injury rehabilitation takes commitment and hard work on your behalf.
It often takes months and years for someone to descend into injury, so it takes time to unpick the issues and strengthen to correct.
We will be there every step of the way and we won’t bring you in for unnecessary treatments or keep you coming back for more than you need.
Our goal is to rehab you once, do it right and send you on your way!
I can't afford 1:2:1 work - how else can you help?
We appreciate that not everyone has spare funds aside for this sort of support but please do get in touch and have a chat.
We will do everything we can to help you out, what ever your budget.