Low Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common issues treated by medical practitioners, affecting up to 85% of people at some time in their lives. It can be caused by bending awkwardly, poor lifting technique, overstretching, twisting, prolonged periods of sitting down for example at desk based work, or accidents such as falls or road traffic accidents. Low back pain can also cause referred symptoms down into your buttock and legs (known as sciatica). Whatever the cause, getting treatment is important to alleviate pain, provide advice on how to keep active in the meantime, as well as preventing recurrence of injuries in the future.

Common treatment strategies used to treat low back pain includes:

  • Massage
  • Joint mobilisation techniques
  • TENS
  • Taping
  • Postural and ergonomic advice
  • Core stability strengthening exercises
  • Stretching
  • Acupuncture
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St Albans

Located at 54-56 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3HZ. Open Monday – Friday 8am-5pm.

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Don't worry - simply give our friendly customer service team a call during our working hours (Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm on 0330 053 3745

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Our Pricing

Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Pricing

Our sports medicine services are suitable for people with a range of common injuries such as sports injuries, tendon injuries, muscle strains, ligament strains, fractures, post operation rehabilitation, low back pain, neck pain, concussion, sciatica, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis and more.

  • Initial Physiotherapy Assessment (45 minutes, for NEW patients) £80

  • Follow Up Physiotherapy Consultation (30 minutes) £65

    Sports Medicine Consultation Including Ultrasound, with Dr Raj Subbu (30 minutes) £120

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St Albans Elite Physio & Sports Medicine Clinic

Dr Raj Subbu, a Cardiff Medical School graduate, specialises in Sports and Exercise Medicine, focusing on musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries and concussion. As the Lead Club Doctor for Saracens Rugby Club, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Therapy and Interventions.

Jonathan, Lead Physiotherapist at Private GP Services, excels in musculoskeletal injuries and sports rehabilitation, especially lower limb pathologies. With eleven years at Saracens rugby club and experience in private practice and elite sports consultations, he brings expertise to the St Albans clinic.

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What a fab practice - from reception who raised my query with the GPs,  arranged for me to email details through, and then to the GP (Dr Peck) calling me back the same day with a treatment plan, advice, and a prescription to collect.  Real service and empathy.

Sam D.
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I was very impressed by the staff in the private GP services and the service offered. They made sure my concerns were settled and approved all my terms therefore, I'd always consider and recommend this place.


Hassan Z.
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The receptionist was lovely and helped me get an appointment the same afternoon. Staff were highly professional, polite and friendly. Dr was extremely engaged and didn’t feel rushed in my appointment, will definitely be booking again in the future.

Harry M.