Why Physio Three Sixty Is the Best Physio in Hitchin

Finding the right physiotherapist can feel overwhelming. With so many clinics in and around Hitchin, how do you know who truly delivers the best care? For local people managing pain, recovering from injury, or preparing for sporting events, the choice often comes down to expertise, convenience, and trust. That’s where Physio Three Sixty stands out.

In this article, we’ll cover why Physio Three Sixty is considered one of the top-rated physio clinics in Hitchin, how to find and access the clinic, where to park and how to book.
 

Why Choosing the Right Physio Matters

When you’re in pain or recovering from an injury, the quality of your physiotherapy makes all the difference. Choosing the right clinic means faster recovery, fewer setbacks, and treatment you can trust. In Hitchin, where many people are active runners, gym members, and office workers, physiotherapy is not just about short-term relief—it’s about keeping people moving long term.
Physio Three Sixty has built a reputation since 2015 for successfully helping patients get back to sport, reduce pain from work injuries, and recover from surgery. 

What Sets Physio Three Sixty Apart

Location in the Heart of Hitchin

The clinic is based at 17a Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG4 0EL, 

Parking Options

There are multiple parking options in Hitchin town centre, including St Mary’s pay and display, Portmill pay and display, Sainsbury's and Waitrose ACR parks. All are just a short walk from the clinic.

Simple Booking Process

Appointments can be booked online through Setmore in just a few clicks. Same-week and same-day appointments are often available, meaning you won’t be left waiting for the help you need.

Range of Specialist Services

Physio Three Sixty offers: 

• Physiotherapy 
• Sports Injury Treatment 
• Sports Massage 
• Acupuncture 
• Running Analysis 
• Shockwave Therapy 

Common Questions About Visiting Our Hitchin Clinic

Q. Is it easy to get an appointment?
A. Yes. Most patients are seen within 3–5 days, sometimes the same day.

Q. Do you treat sports injuries only?
A. While sports injuries are a speciality, we also provide treatment for a range of post fracture, post surgical and work related injury.  

Q. Do you need a GP referral?
A. No GP referral is required, you can self refer for a Physiotherapy consultation. You can book directly online via the website or by phone.

Ready to Book Your Appointment?

Physio Three Sixty is proud to be part of the Hitchin community, offering expert physiotherapy care for pain, injury, and long-term health.

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Headache, Physiotherapy and Acupuncture

For many people headaches can be extremely disruptive to daily life and stop them from being able to do basic daily tasks, concentrate properly or carry out work duties.  Migraine is the most common type of headache with a lifetime risk of 43 per cent in women and 18 per cent in men, affecting those mainly of working age. Typically, it presents as a throbbing pain on one side of the head and is associated with nausea and increased sensitivity to light or sound.  Migraine can be present with or without symptoms of aura, which are visual, sensory or motor changes.  Of those with migraine 1-2% can develop persistent symptoms which do not go away.

Migraine is the most common diagnosis of a patient with an intermittent and persistent headache without neurological symptoms.  Tension type headache is another very common type of primary headache which presents as a milder headache affecting both sides of the head, generally without throbbing and migrainous features.

Cervicogenic headache is another common cause of headache, classed as a secondary cause.  With cervicogenic headache symptoms are generally present with neck pain, and symptoms provoked with movement of the neck would help to confirm this.

Headache symptoms can also be triggered by changes with the body’s hormones, for example with onset of menstruation in women.  Medication overuse is another cause of headache. Persistent long term use of analgesia for pain can cause this, and is called a medication overuse headache.
 

Physiotherapy and acupuncture treatment in Hitchin

Physical treatment is not always the first thing to consider, as accurate diagnosis must identify the headache type and if physiotherapy can help.  The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) guidelines assist with this and should always be referred to aid diagnosis.

There is evidence that physiotherapy and acupuncture can be beneficial for the treatment of tension headaches, cervicogenic headache and migraine.  Treatments such as spinal mobilisation, manipulation and massage can all help to relieve symptoms.  Acupuncture is a modality which can be very effective for reduction of pain related to these types of headache.  Acupuncture is now a treatment option recommended through the national institute of clinical excellence (NICE) for migraine and tension type headache.

If you experience headaches and would like to discuss if physiotherapy could help, contact Anthony on 01462 431033 at Physio Three Sixty in Hitchin for a consultation, or book an appointment online.

Anthony Cahill, BSc, MSc, MCSP, MAACP
Specialist MSK Physiotherapist

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Don’t just put up with symptoms – get the injury checked out!

Injury to the rotator cuff is common among all age groups and is characterised by a pain or ache from the top of the shoulder that typically spreads down the middle of the upper arm.  Most of the time pain is brought on by trauma or a sudden movement causing a strain and damage to the rotator cuff muscle or tendon.  Symptoms can also develop gradually over time through repetitive movements or overuse.

What makes up the rotator cuff?

The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis), starting from the shoulder blade (scapula) and attaching onto the long bone of the arm (humeral head). The shoulder joint has a wide range of movement, which can make it prone to injury in certain positions if excessive force is applied.


 

What are the symptoms?

Pain is typically intermittent or only present when making certain movements with the arm, though in more severe cases pain can be there most of the time. Reaching out for things at waist to shoulder height tend to produce a sudden catch, particularly with added weight.  Carrying bags on the affected side if often uncomfortable too.
 

What can I do to improve my symptoms?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be useful in the early stages when taken 48 or more after the symptoms started.  It is always wise to check with your GP or local pharmacist if you would like advice or guidance on taking a course of NSAIDs.  Often within 4-6 weeks symptoms can spontaneously resolve with general activity, but if they persist you should attend a physiotherapy consultation, either through your GP or self referral.
 

What can physiotherapy do to help?

A Physiotherapy consultation will help to determine an accurate diagnosis and put together an appropriate management plan to improve symptoms.  Applying tape and using massage or acupuncture can be used for relieving pain.  These can be used along with a graded exercise programme to build strength back into the shoulder. The exercises provided will be tailored to your particular goals, e.g. some may want to get back to high level sport, and for others day to day function.
 

How long does it take to get better?

For mild cases 4-8 weeks, for moderate strains 8-16 weeks and more severe injury can take six months or more to resolve.
 

What if my shoulder pain doesn’t improve?

It is important to keep a healthcare professional posted on the progress you make with your symptoms.  If you do not make the expected progress it may be appropriate to be referred for a specialist opinion with an Orthopaedic Consultant.  A chartered physiotherapist or GP will be able to provide advice on this.
 

Don’t put up with symptoms – get the injury checked out!

Whatever you do, don’t just sit and rest the injury.  Rest on its own is never useful for persistent shoulder pain, and if anything can lead to making symptoms worse as the muscles loose strength and the shoulder gets stiff which makes the road back to health even longer.  So don’t delay, book an appointment and get the shoulder checked out.

​Specialist MSK Physiotherapist - Anthony Cahill
​Physio Three Sixty, Hitchin