Physiotherapy
Neck pain and whiplash physiotherapy in Stalybridge
If neck pain or whiplash is affecting your day, you can book a physiotherapy visit at Davenport House Clinic.
What this visit is for
Jill Harrison, our physiotherapist, sees people with neck pain and whiplash.
- A stiff or painful neck
- Pain turning your head
- Neck pain from desk work or posture
- Neck-related headaches
- Pain spreading to the shoulder blade or arm
- Whiplash after a car accident
For back pain or sciatica, see back pain and sciatica. For shoulder pain or frozen shoulder, see shoulder pain. For muscular tightness, soreness after training, or general aches, see sports massage. This visit is part of our physiotherapy.
What to expect
- Talk about what has been happening.
- Assess the concern, including how you move.
- Plan the next steps with you.
A plan may include education, guided exercise, hands-on treatment, pacing or self-management advice.
Your clinician will explain what they find. Individual outcomes vary, and no treatment can be guaranteed.
No GP referral needed
You can book directly. You do not need a GP referral. If you are insured with Bupa, AXA, WPA or Nuffield, check with your insurer first. Some policies need a GP referral or an authorisation number.
Practical notes for a first appointment are on your first visit.
Before you book
If you have a sudden severe problem, signs of serious infection or feel acutely unwell, use the appropriate NHS urgent or emergency service rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Neck pain after a significant fall or crash, with numbness, weakness or loss of coordination, or a sudden severe headache, needs urgent medical help. Call 999.
Come and see us
We’re in a Victorian building on Cheetham Hill Road, Stalybridge. People come from here in town, and from Ashton-under-Lyne, Dukinfield, Hyde and Mossley.
Free on-site parking. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and parking.
The clinic is open Monday 9am–7pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am–5pm, and Friday 9am–1pm. Call 0161 304 0117 during those hours, or book a time online.
Questions people ask
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly. You do not need a GP referral. If you are insured with Bupa, AXA, WPA or Nuffield, check with your insurer first. Some policies need a GP referral or an authorisation number.
Is this a normal physio appointment?
Yes. This is a physiotherapy appointment. Book this visit if you want neck pain or whiplash looked at. Sports massage is for muscular tightness, soreness after training, or general aches. If you are not sure, call 0161 304 0117. We will help you choose a starting point, without diagnosing you by telephone.
How do I book?
Choose Book physiotherapy and pick a time, or call 0161 304 0117 during clinic hours.