David Roberts Physio Oldham, 474 Broadway, Chadderton

THIS practice specialises in massage and sports massage, podiatry, chiropody, foot care treatments, acupuncture pilates and phychological services, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm; Friday, 8am to 6pm; Saturday, 8am to noon.

Tara Physiotherapy, Grains Road, Shaw

ABOUT 70 per cent of treatments from this practice is on rehabilitating people with a bad back, sciatica, trapped nerve, or neck pain. Its practitioners, chartered physiotherapist Paul Crothers and master of manipulative therapy Gareth Taylor treat all types of injury and have more than 15 years of experience in helping people of all ages get back to a pain free and active lifestyle. Its opening hours are flexible, but are generally from 7.30am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Oldham Adult Musculoskeletal, Featherstall Road South, Oldham

THIS practice provides assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal/orthopaedic problems including back, neck and shoulder pain, soft tissue injuries, and arthritic problems.

Treatment includes manual therapies such as joint mobilisations and manipulation, exercise programmes, acupuncture, electrotherapy, posture correction and ergonomic advice.

Physio Matters, Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Failsworth

Physio Matters Neurological Limited was formed in 2000 to provide high quality community-based rehabilitation for people following stroke, head injury and other neurological conditions across Greater Manchester and further afield.

Colin Green is its clinical director. The rest of the team have excellent working relationships with a wide range of other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Colin previously worked for 12 years in the NHS and therefore says he understands the limitations with regards to funding and resourcing management of these long-term conditions.

The firm offers home visits for individuals across Greater Manchester and work alongside solicitors and case managers further afield, for example in Merseyside, Lancashire and West Yorkshire.

Oldham Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, 153 Yorkshire Street, Oldham

THE website says the following: “Are you looking for a natural solution to headaches, neck pain or low back pain? Or perhaps ways to get well and stay well that helps avoid drugs or surgery? Oldham Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, formerly Oldham Chiropractic Clinic at the Hopwood House Medical Centre, may well be the perfect location for you.

Our Oldham chiropractors have been providing care to the local communities of Oldham, Rochdale, Saddleworth, Ashton, Manchester and the surrounding areas for almost 20 years.”