LMC Physio & Fitness

Fantastic experience: Brilliant service. Efficient, effective and very friendly and supported. Cannot recommend highly enough. I have had physio and sports massage with LMC

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Laura and her team at LMC. I often suffer niggling running injuries, and earlier this year Laura helped me with knee pain. I like the mix of massage and strengthening exercises, the massage is particularly good! I've also been to a couple of classes in the studio, they're nice small classes and you get plenty of personalised feedback on technique etc.

Fantastic experience: Had an excellent meeting with Loren at LMC who gave me some great advice on looking after a persistent Achilles injury. My mother also speaks very highly of this organisation, so I would certainly recommend LMC for friendly and informative service.

Fantastic experience: I badly tweaked my knee coming back too soon to road riding after a bout of Covid. Not too bad off the bike but after an hour or so of riding or any kind of incline, discomfort would turn to severe pain. My knee was putting my booked cycling trip to Tenerife into doubt, so a cycling friend recommended Laura at LMC to attempt to settle down the knee, so I could better enjoy my trip. I booked a couple of sessions the week before I travelled and was given exercises to repeat at home, easily followed by an app. I was pretty much resigned to not riding much at all given the climbing involved but the knee felt immediately more comfortable after each session and surprisingly held up for the whole week of cycling, which included 28,000 ft of climbing. Given where I was just a week before my trip, I’d say Laura was a miracle worker! Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I've been going for physio at LMC for over 12 months now and I have nothing but positive things to say! After having a few hit and miss experiences with other physios, my faith has been restored by LMC & Laura! Thanks alot and it's great to be back running ‍♂️

Fantastic experience: I used LMC Physio and Fitness to recover from a hip injury. The service was excellent and the advice I received helped me recover quickly.

Fantastic experience: I booked into see Matt following a recommendation with a tight back which was giving me hip pain. He gave me a massage which eased the pain significantly as well as stretches to go home with. The pain was bad enough I didn’t think I’d be toeing the line of a half marathon 2 days later but after seeing him I went to the race and for a PB! Thanks Matt!! Looking forward to keeping in check with LMC during marathon training this year

Fantastic experience: Brilliant. After a bad bike crash I regularly get stiff back. But one half hour session a every 4 weeks and my back is back feeling as strong as it should. Thanks luke

Fantastic experience: I’ve been enjoying Sports Therapy massage with Amy Sarkies for over 3 years & I can highly recommend her. Amy is very knowledgeable & she has helped me to continue my running journey through her massage technique. I always coming away feeling recharged & ready to run! LMC physio is unique in the way it can offer everything you need to keep fit & well under one roof.

Fantastic experience: The team are really friendly and very knowledgeable. Always super helpful whenever I need to change an appointment or anything like that. Matt has been so helpful with my recovery. The exercises were always manageable and by doing them regularly I have been able to recover so much movement after my injury. If I had been waiting for NHS support, I would still be waiting now. Working with LMC has really given me so much movement back. It was money well spent. Great job guys, keep up the good work!

Fantastic experience: Well where do I start. Unbelievable service from the beginning. The Staff couldn’t be friendlier and more professional. Loren diagnosed the issue from discussing my symptoms and then over a six week period irradiated the pain I had completely. I couldn’t believe how fast the turnaround was. For me the staff care about getting you back on your feet and I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Thank you

Fantastic experience: I have attended a few PT sessions with Matt and I have enjoyed every minute. Matt varies the sessions so there are fresh challenges each week. He ensures my posture is correct which means that I have the confidence that I am exercising correctly. His fun approach and continued support is greatly appreciated.

Fantastic experience: I was very nervous of starting any form of fitness again as I have multi-level disc prolapses in my back. However, the Pilates class with Matt is giving me more and more confidence, I feel able to start planning a return to proper fitness and all because I feel well looked after and advised. Finding this Pilates class, and Matt, has been a game changer for me!!

Fantastic experience: Having been told I wouldn’t walk again by a NHS hospital physiotherapist, I was recommended to contact LMC Physio and Loren has been working with me on and off due to hospitalisation for the past six months. With ongoing exercise, encouragement and self-determination, my mobility is such that I can now walk with a frame or sticks. Loren’s support has been paramount to my success and I am confident that I am well on my way to making as close to a full recovery as possible. I really don’t think I could have achieved this without Loren’s help. Thank you for making my retirement so much brighter.

Fantastic experience: I needed to increase my fitness, but was always able to justify not doing anything about it to myself. To aid motivation, I signed up for set of personal training sessions with Matt. Matt has been a great help, discussing my goal and planning sessions to challenge me to improve fitness. He demonstrates each routine and explains which areas of the body and muscles they target to help me understand their impact. After completing the final session on Friday, I am already feeling the benefits, increased flexibility and effort level in the gym, and some change in body shape. Thank you Matt for your guidance and support. I am so pleased with the results, I have signed up for another set with Matt.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Loren highly enough. She helped with pain I was experiencing in my side during running. The initial session was everything I hoped for - she was totally approachable and made me feel at ease before diagnosing the problem. After two sessions of acupuncture the pain had gone and I was back running. Utterly professional and absolutely skilled! I can confidently give LMC 10 out of 10!

Fantastic experience: I visited Laura at LMC recently on the recommendation of a friend with a niggling shoulder issue. It was easy to book an appointment and find the surgery and right from the first appointment, Laura was able to quickly diagnose the problem and set about rectifying it. Even in the first session, I felt immediate improvement and combined with some easy to follow home exercises and a couple of follow up sessions, my shoulder is pain free and I am back to full performance. Would definitely recommend LMC to anyone and they have clearly put many measures in place to make their clients feel safe in these uncertain times.

Fantastic experience: When I was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff during lockdown this year, my husband suggested visiting Laura, I literally could not move my right arm. I’ve been having regular sessions with Laura since August and I can’t praise her enough. She works really hard to understand your injury, the best exercises for you and also finds the problem areas straight away. The practice is forward thinking and everyone is really friendly, now, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I am 98% back to normal now and it’s all down to Laura, she’s a fantastic physiotherapist.

Fantastic experience: I cannot rate Loren and LMC Physio & Fitness highly enough. When I came to Loren I was at a point where I didn’t think I would be able to run the London Marathon. I had built up the distance in training but then injury meant I couldn’t go more than a couple of miles without having to stop. Within my first session Loren identified the issue, instantly helped alleviate it, gave me a plan and the reassurance I needed that I would be able to run the marathon. Fast forward a few physio sessions with Loren, exercises, and renewed training runs, and I ran my first marathon without any issues, even getting round under my target time.

Fantastic experience: Laura has helped me recover brilliantly from a hamstring injury. From the initial enquiry to our first session over zoom, she knew exactly what the problem was an how to help me recover. She explained the recovery process clearly and helped me manage my own expectations of how quickly I’d recover. Laura is very careful and conscientious with all COVID-19 safe procedures and I felt totally safe when attending in person sessions. I’m pleased to say that after a few months of physio, I’m back doing the exercise I love!

Fantastic experience: I brought my 9 year old to Lauren with ankle pain, after 18 months of getting nowhere with the NHS. Lauren was amazing with my daughter and really driven to get to the root of the problem. After a couple of months she can now run around and play football with no pain at all. We can't thank, or recommend Lauren enough for the brilliant work she did and the lovely way she went about it.

Fantastic experience: This review is long overdue. Laura put me back together in 2019, allowing me to race in a season I had written-off due to a long standing hamstring issue. I've had a flare up of the issue, but this time round it's been caused more by 'life' than sport. I just got back from my first appointment with Laura and it's the first time I've not been in pain in weeks. Thank you

Fantastic experience: I broke my hip and the femur was fixed with 3 pins. I started with LMC Physio in October 2020 after discharge from NHS treatment unable to walk without the aid of 2 elbow crutches. I had access to remote private healthcare where I received physio exercises via video diagrams and video conferences. But after attending LMC I found that there was nothing that could beat the face to face personal diagnosis assessment and care. I had 7 months of physio. Every session was needed. Prior to my break I was an active person. I expected once the break was healed to jump up and be the same. No chance. My progress was slow but with small incremental improvements. My physiotherapist assessed me each time and prescribed the best exercises to undertake and tested my progress at each visit. The variety of assessment was really good and the physiotherapist could see improvements and gave added motivation and encouragement. Today ( May ) I am now able to walk. Looking back I was now able to easily complete exercises I struggled to do at the start of the visits. I am amazed I have got here. I also like the appointment and reminder processes for your sessions. Thanks LMC. I hope I dont break my hip again but I know who to come to if I do.

Positive experience: I am normally a very active person playing tennis, golf, road cycling and going to the gym pretty much on most days of the week. Through work I sustained an injury to my back/neck and had to stop working for 2 months. It was so bad that I had difficulty preparing dinner and getting dressed. I saw many health professionals along the way to try to help me get better and couldn't see a way forward until I fortunately found Laura. The plan has always been very tailored towards what I was able to cope with at the time, pushing me just enough but not too much (which has been the problem with other health professionals). I have progressed much quicker than I would have otherwise. I will not hesitate in returning to Laura in the future with any other problems.

Fantastic experience: I had plantar fasciitis and been through the cycle of 3 lots of steroid injections over 15mths. After a few visit to James he had me back up and running, well walking, Cycling and Swimming (I don't do running). I have learned so much about the foot and muscle structure during the consultations. He was spot on the foot issue was a result of my hamstring and core strength. Thanks again James!

Fantastic experience: LMC Physio and Fitness has provided physiotherapy for problems with my back and right hip. As a former rugby player, now aged 77, I chose LMC on account of the qualifications of its physiotherapists and its expressed interest in sports injuries. Initially LMC was engaged with problems with my quadratus lumborum, and associated issues with my upper back. Latterly attention has focused on a painful right hip and related muscle pain in the thigh. LMC staff are unfailingly professional and personable. Appointments are often followed up by recommended exercises on short videos.The supporting administrative arrangements - appointments, billing, and receipts - are executed promptly and efficiently. Latterly I have been fortunate to have had Loren McCrystal, the clinical lead physiotherapist, looking after my problems. I have neither hesitation nor reservation in recommending LMC to anyone seeking highly professional physiotherapy services. Christopher Farmer

Fantastic experience: Great experience and service at LMC. I was in pain with neck and back issues and Laura has eased this completely after a couple of sessions. She is professional and very good at what she does. Would highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Finally admitted defeat and contacted Laura after getting injured at the start of the year, couldn’t have asked for more! She gave me a clear plan and set of exercises, advice on how to progress or tweak it if necessary and got me sorted. Really knowledgable, all the staff are really friendly, would definitely recommend - just wish I had seen her sooner!

Fantastic experience: My daughter tore her Achilles during lockdown and Laura at LMC was fantastic in helping her to recover. There were online sessions to start with until she was able to see her face to face. Throughout the last 6 months Laura has given my daughter great advice and physio and helped restore her confidence too. She is now back to all of her sporting activities. We would definitely recommend Laura and LMC, everyone is very friendly.

Fantastic experience: So pleased I finally reached out for help with my longstanding hip pain, and really glad I chose Laura and LMC Physio. I felt she really listened to my issues, took time to understand what was going on and then helped me have a better understanding of the underlying problem. She worked with me to plan my treatment and I really appreciated her empathy. I can't believe how much of a difference she had made to my pain and can highly recommend her! I was impressed from start to finish, lovely clinic, warm and welcoming from all members of staff. 5 stars.

Fantastic experience: I came here for physio following abdominal trapped nerves and muscles (yes in the plural). Laura was superb - starting me off gently and I carried on the exercises at home. I've had 4 major abdominal surgeries over the years which added to the problems and Laura was the first person to give me hope that I could regain any muscle tone. I had five sessions and then went on to join their pilates class. Four months on I have abdominal muscle tone at last and although I'm not back to where I was before the problems started I'm an awful lot closer than I was when I first saw Laura

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Laura and LMC physio! Laura really listens to you and uses her expert knowledge to get to the route cause of any issue and puts together a plan with you to get you back on track. Her passion, care and enthusiasm is second to none. The whole team is welcoming including the receptionists, and being able to access other services such as sports massage and Pilates classes through LMC is so handy as well. Thank you Laura!

Fantastic experience: After suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament I went to Laura at LMC physiotherapy for review to help strengthen surrounding soft tissues to reduce further complications and increase strength within the leg pre operatively. Laura ascertained quickly that my body was compensating more than I realised and there was a marked difference between my two legs. I would have not realised this without this assessment and would of carried on none the wiser. Laura gave me a completely individual and comprehensive physio routine, I can already feel the difference now I'm targeting particular muscle groups and being more aware of my automatic reflex to compensate with other structures and therefore hopefully improve how effective my exercises are. Fantastic service and fills you with confidence! Highly reccommended!

Fantastic experience: Laura has been treating me for a running injury and has been excellent. She has given me sensible, achievable exercises and goals to aim for. I'm now well on the road to recovery, and despite the challenges of the current social distancing rules we've been able to switch to online sessions with video linkup so we can continue the sessions, she can talk me through strengthening exercises, and watch me do them to make sure I'm doing them correctly! I can thoroughly recommend Laura and her team.

Fantastic experience: I recently used LMC for an issue with a pain in my arm. Having used LMC before, I got back in touch with Laura who booked me in straight away for a consultation. She located the issue which was in fact my shoulder causing the arm pain. She has worked her magic over the last few months with bi-weekly appointments and my shoulder is now on the mend. I have exercises to continue with at home to build the muscle up, that have been set specifically for me. Laura was always very helpful and complied with all the latest Covid restrictions that were in place, ie wearing PPE. I would highly recommend LMC for any physio issues you may have. Wendy

Fantastic experience: I had problem with my lower back that appeared without any obvious cause. I carried on with it for a month or so taking pain killers and using heat pads thinking it would go away again. It didn't and just got worse. It was really painful to sit for periods at a desk or driving and sleeping was awful. Thankfully I went to see Laura who between the treatment and acupuncture made it so much better from the first visit. The exercises she gave me have then been keeping it in great shape since. So I'd thoughtfully recommend and wish I'd gone sooner!

Fantastic experience: Laura has a wealth of knowledge She was able to put my mind at ease about my injury and the rehab process going forward, so that I felt confident in my exercises and levels of activity, which I'd avoided through fear of further injury for a long time. The clinic itself is a clean & well equipped environment. A very professional space.

Fantastic experience: I had been suffering from a shoulder problem for months so I thought enough was enough. I booked in with Lauren at LMC who was very welcoming and reassuring. Lauren helped me understand the trigger points for my pain, and put together both a treatment and manageable exercise plan for me. After my course of treatment I am now pain free and with regular exercise, I can minimise the risk of the pain reoccurring. I would like to recommend Lauren, she is customer focused, ensuring that she fully understands the issue before deciding on treatment. I would also like to say that it was reassuring that LMC and Lauren were not out to get your cash, appointments were agreed only when necessary and when they added value. The frequency of visits has now gone from weekly to 6 weekly, which is much more comfortable on the pocket. Thank you Lauren, your help is much appreciated.

Fantastic experience: Following years of injury problems and a couple of surgeries, Laura has managed to get me back running again pain free. Her ability to listen and understand the problem prior to treatment has been instrumental in ensuring I have been able to return to sport pain free. I now feel confident that I have built stability around not only the injury but supporting muscles.

Fantastic experience: I was recommended LMC Physiotherapy through my healthcare insurance, due to having quite sharp pain in my shoulder and a pins and needles sensation down my arm and in my hand. I had an initial consultation with Laura, who through a verbal and physical assessment was able to put my mind at rest and advise me on a treatment plan. She found that the pain stemmed from a trapped or restricted nerve in my neck and not actually my shoulder. She used a skeletal model to explain to me what was happening and what we needed to do to put it right. She devised a exercise plan for me which I downloaded as an AP on my phone. This was brilliant an kept me motivated and raised my spirits. With a build up of exercises and massage treatment from LMC, I have almost completely recovered from my injury. Considering how I was when I first attended for treatment and the pain I was in, I am impressed with how it now feels in only a matter of a few seasons and some targeted advice and treatment. She has also given me advice to take away to help prevent any reoccurrence. Laura was very understanding and made me feel at ease. I also found the directions and text appointment reminders very helpful. Don’t think twice about going to LMC for treatment. I would definitely recommend this treatment facility to get you back to feeling normal again.

Fantastic experience: Lauren at LMC has just been absolutely fantastic! I had a muscle injury for nearly a year that multiple other professionals had not been able to solve, which prevented me from running and caused me long term pain all the time. Within 6 sessions Lauren has got me back to running again and I am pain free! So happy! Would absolutely recommend to anyone! Thank you so much you are a miracle worker!

Fantastic experience: I had sort help from Lauren following elbow surgery. Thanks to excellent care provided by Lauren I am happy to say I have achieved 95% of movement and range in my arm. I do also have to commend how well LMC is run as a business- excellent and clean facilities, easy online booking. A thorough professional service.

Fantastic experience: After struggling with lower back and hamstring pain for the past 2 and a half years I went to see Lauren at LMC. She carried out numerous tests and diagnosed my problem, she recommended some excerises and stretches which helped sort the problem out. I have seen countless therapists, chiropractors etc and spent a fortune over the years and I have to say with 2 to 3 weeks I was pain free and able to continue to the activity levels pre injury. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Lauren to anyone in the future. I'll definately go to her whenever I am injured again.

Fantastic experience: Laura is professional, friendly and a really good physiotherapist. Seen her several times, she's provided sound advice and treatment which has kept me running while training and completing marathons. Wouldn't hesitate to go back to see her

Fantastic experience: Laura kept me running whilst helping me to recover from injury. She was kind and patient and never failed to keep my spirits up. She tailored a personal exercise program for me in between physio sessions. Each time I reached a goal she would adjust it. It was quite a long road back for me, but Laura was there throughout and now thanks to her I have ‘graduated’ from my running club feeling stronger than ever before. Thank you Laura, I can wholeheartedly recommend you!

Fantastic experience: I saw Laura about a torn rotator cuff and thanks to Laura’s work and expertise, I am back playing rugby with no pain or weakness after much less time than I feared. After assessing the initial damage, Laura gave me strengthening exercises to do which have worked wonders! On each subsequent appointment, this was revised and reevaluated to build on the strength I had recovered and keep the healing process moving. I will definitely be recommending her to the rest of my team!

Fantastic experience: Laura did a great job at helping us understand why our 10 year old daughter had been complaining about her ankle for many months. After two visits at the GP and a scan, she was still not able to enjoy sports fully and was moaning almost everyday at her pain. Laura did a full assessment during our first session and got our daughter to do some exercises on a daily basis to rectify and help her ankle get stronger. 6 weeks later, my daughter is a lot happier and her ankle is a lot stronger. We are very grateful for the professional advice received by Laura

Fantastic experience: I had an injury to my ankle which did not heal properly and this prompted me to seek the help of a physiotherapist. I had a lot of recurring pain and my ankle felt weak. With Laura and Carmen's skillful help I am on the road to recovering full use of my ankle and experiencing very limited to no pain. I have no hesitation in recommending their services as they are a very professional, knowledgeable and friendly bunch of people doing a wonderful job.

Fantastic experience: Laura has treated both myself and my wife!!! I have problems with running and caused serious rips in my calves, Laura diagnosed, treated and is now helping to resolve the cause which is my running style. I was so impressed I persuaded my wife to go, my wife is very shy and doesn't like "hands on" but Laura put her at ease and has started treating her shoulder. Very impressive results but you also realise Laura actually cares about the future and not just the treatments now! Utterly recommended!

Fantastic experience: After breaking my ankle whilst climbing I was stuck in a plaster and crutches for several weeks. This has meant that my injured leg is never fully stretched and has meant I've had severe cramps in my leg. I asked Laura to have a look at it and see if she could help, she very kindly visited me at home and did a fantastic job of relieving the cramp and tension. Laura's knowledge and skills are fantastic, she is confident in what she's doing and explains everything she's doing in a clear manner. Her enthusiasm see me get better and back running soon is contagious and I truly believe it's possible now In short, for anyone needing a skilled and experienced physio I cannot recommend Laura enough, amazing!.

Fantastic experience: Laura has been a huge help with fixing me after a long term hamstring injury. She was professional, helpful and thorough and took into account events I have coming up as well as what I want to achieve! So thankful that Laura has helped me getting back running again, couldn't recommend her highly enough!

Fantastic experience: I came to LMC Physio as my shoulder was very stiff and sore and I was concerned as I had a race coming up. Laura was very professional and knowledgeable and after loosening my shoulder, she demonstrated some exercises to keep it mobile and to practise before the race. Race went well and no shoulder problems - thanks to Laura's expertise! Would recommend her and will definitely be back in the future.

Fantastic experience: I was recommended to see Laura after suffering with shoulder pain for 6 months or so. The pain was stopping me sleep or being able to lift things and use my arm. The Physiotherapy treatment I was received was excellent. I have had 4 sessions now and my shoulder is has almost fully recovered. Laura was welcoming and made me feel at ease right from the first session. I am by no means an athlete but she was able to tailor the treatment and exercises to my abilities.