If lower back pain is making it harder to sit, walk or work, a physiotherapy assessment can help you discuss how it affects your day and what support may be appropriate. At The Hadley Clinic in Manchester, an initial MSK assessment with MSK & Beyond is £70 for 45 minutes.
What will the physiotherapist ask?
Expect questions about when the pain started, what makes it change and whether you’ve had similar symptoms before. Think of a specific activity you want to get back to, such as walking to the station, playing with your children or returning to a gym session. That goal can help shape the conversation.
What might the assessment include?
Your clinician may ask you to show a few movements, such as bending or standing from a chair, if appropriate. They’ll explain what they want to check and ask for your consent. Together you can discuss next steps, which might include advice on activity, a plan for rehabilitation or referral for further assessment.
When should you seek urgent help?
A routine physiotherapy booking is not an emergency service. The NHS back pain guide explains when to seek urgent help. Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain comes with new bladder or bowel changes, loss of feeling around the genitals or anus, or pain, numbness or weakness in both legs.
Plan your visit
Bring any relevant reports you already have and wear clothing you can move in. See our Manchester first-appointment guide for the clinic address and fees for follow-up prices. Choose “Hadley Clinic, Manchester” when you request an appointment.
Request an appointment
Choose a clinic appointment, home visit enquiry or virtual MSK assessment. We’ll confirm suitability and availability directly.