Award-Winning Manual Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic in Bath

Our services

Effective, hands-on physical therapy to improve mobility, reduce pain and boost your body's natural ability to heal itself.

Manual Therapy

Expert help to diagnose and treat all your musculoskeletal problems. An effective combination of hands-on physical therapy, mobilisations and manipulations, with remedial exercises and lifestyle advice to help you get out of pain - and stay that way!

Sports Injury Clinic & Taping

Effective treatment of sports injuries includes finding the root cause of the problem. We'll carry out a whole- body assessment to pinpoint any areas of weakness, creating a tailored treatment and sports rehab plan, to build you back stronger and more resilient than before.

Deep tissue massage has a number of benefits including speeding up recovery time, decreasing muscle soreness and tension, and improving circulation. Sports massage can help prevent injuries such as calf strains by improving flexibility and lymphatic drainage.

Deep Tissue & Sports Massage

Rehabilitation Programs

Joint Mobilisation & Manipulation

Cranial Osteopathy & Epleys

Exercises tailor-made to help you rebuild strength and resilience. Whether you're returning from injury, rebuilding core strength after a period of inactivity, or just wanting to feel your best, a return to full strength is an essential component of fitness.

Cranial osteopathy can be used for the treatment of headaches, migraine prevention, sinus issues, TMJ pain, and to improve lymphatic drainage. Epleys manoeuvre is used to relieve vertigo, dizziness and balance issues associated with an ear condition called BPPV.

Are you suffering with tight, stiff joints and achey muscles? Joint mobilisation and manipulation improves joint mobility and function and decreases pain levels. It is particularly effective for the relief of many knee and hip problems, low back pain and stiff, tight upper backs and shoulders.

"Six months ago, I was in serious pain and my orthopaedic surgeon told me I'd never run again. Last week I completed my first pain-free run, thanks to Marianne's amazing treatment - I'm now planning my next triathlon" - Jane O, Trowbridge

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"A good friend recommended that I seek out Marianne for treatment for ongoing neck discomfort. I am so glad that I did! After just a few treatments I am extremely impressed by the results. Marianne is highly skilled, knowledgeable, thoughtful and quickly puts you at ease with her warmth and friendliness" - Candy H, Freshford

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"After dealing with daily tension headaches and ongoing upper back pain for so long, I didn't expect such a big change - but Marianne has been incredible... Thanks to her treatment, my headaches have almost completely gone and my back has really improved. It's made a huge difference to my quality of life!" - Clare H, Bath

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Marianne qualified as an Osteopath from the European School of Osteopathy in 2015. After completing postgraduate study and research at Keele Medical School, she combined working as an osteopath in private practice in Bristol and Melksham, with teaching anatomy at Swansea Medical School.

In 2019 she established her own osteopathy and sports injury clinic in central Bath. Marianne uses a holistic approach to find and fix the root cause of your symptoms. A combination of focussed, effective hands-on treatment and rehabilitation exercises are used, with an emphasis on getting you out of pain as quickly as possible - and giving you the tools to stay that way.

Marianne has a special interest in treating sports injuries and a unique understanding of athletes. In addition to being a qualified England Athletics Run Coach, she has won two World Championships and two European gold medals in duathlon (run/bike racing) and represents England Masters for half-marathon running. She offers personalised run and triathlon coaching for individuals and delivers courses in running, injury prevention and plyometrics.

With over a decade of experience in treating a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, back pain, tendonitis, knee pain and rotator cuff tears, you can be sure you're in safe hands.

About

Expert treatment to relieve back and neck pain, sciatica, knee and hip pain and many other common musculoskeletal conditions in Bath, Somerset.

Knee and Foot Pain

Patella maltracking, knee osteoarthritis, 'Runners Knee' and minor cartilage tears all respond well to manual therapy and targeted rehab exercises. Common foot and ankle conditions we treat include treatment for plantar fasciitis and rehab programs for recovery from ankle sprains.

Calf strain, Achilles tendon & Shin splints

Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, MTSS and calf strains are often seen in runners and other sports people, especially when increasing mileage or load. They can be effectively treated and rehabilitated - the sooner the better!

Shoulder and Neck Pain

From Rotator Cuff tears and Subacromial Impingement syndrome, to trapped nerves and neck pain, our gentle and effective manual therapy will relieve your symptoms and home exercises will be suggested to improve poor posture.

Common Conditions We Treat

Back Pain and Sciatica

Low back pain and sciatica (trapped nerve) are common conditions and can really interfere with your day-to-day life. Our gentle and effective manual therapy will relieve your symptoms and home exercises will be suggested to strengthen the core muscles and improve your posture.

Migraine, Headache and Epley's

Migraine and cervicogenic headaches can respond very well to regular manual therapy, which focusses on releasing neck and shoulder tension and improving joint function in the upper back. The Epley's Manoeuvre is a safe and effective treatment for relief of ear-related vertigo (BPPV).

Hip Pain and SPD

Sacroiliac joint problems, hip arthritis and pubic symphysis disorder can all be improved with a targeted manual therapy and rehab program to improve core strength, reduce pain and regain joint mobility. Tight hip flexors and piriformis syndrome are common conditions we treat in our Bath clinic.

Ready to book?

Start your journey to a stronger, healthier and more resilient you! Book in now for an appointment at our central Bath clinic with convenient free parking.

A new patient appointment (60min) costs £70 and follow up appointments (30min) are £55. We accept cash or card.

Contact us by telephone on 07791 959 256 or by email at RecoveryLabBath@gmail.com. The Recovery Lab is located on the 2nd floor at 18 Charles Street, Bath, BA1 1HX.