Assessment
First, we learn your story, then examine movement, pain patterns, and contributing factors with a complete clinical interview—our first opportunity for partnership.
Do you need expert hands-on therapy in Crawley? Our clinic delivers personalised, manual treatment designed to relieve pain, restore movement, and help you rediscover confidence in your body, starting from your very first visit. Experience care that listens.
Pain changes how you move, think, and hope. It can shrink your world until climbing stairs, lifting your child, or enjoying a walk feels uncertain. Many people try rest, medication, or well-meaning advice, but the cycle repeats—and uncertainty remains.
Hands-on therapy interrupts this cycle. Your sessions connect symptom relief with functional restoration through targeted, manual interventions that unlock tight patterns and teach your nerves a safer path. This bridges the gap between relief you can feel and confidence you can trust, laying the groundwork for lasting change.
We use a combination of advanced manual techniques, guided movement retraining, and anatomical correction. Each approach—whether it’s myofascial release, joint mobilisation, or progressive strength work—is chosen for your body, not the textbook. By tracing pain to root causes and recalibrating movement, we resolve the source rather than chasing symptoms. Even those who “tried everything before” find recovery when the right combination unlocks their body’s own healing logic.
At Crawley Physio Clinic, every plan is tailored. You receive not just treatment, but clarity, context, and compassionate progress—so your recovery makes sense.
Our approach gives you access to every modern rehabilitative strategy under one roof, solving pain and performance concerns across injury, recovery, and prevention.
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Your plan is as individual as your story. Whether we’re treating a desk-bound back, an athlete’s knee, or postnatal pelvic pain, every program is developed from scratch. We consider your diagnosis, life demands, goals, and the timeline that fits your pace—never someone else’s schedule.
You don’t follow our journey; we walk yours with you. At every milestone, we co-create goals, adjusting your care as recovery unfolds. Ready for more? We pivot. Need to slow the pace or focus on self-care? We adapt. Your active involvement shapes every step, turning treatment into collaboration rather than instruction.
Specialised services mean you always find a best-fit route—be it sports rehab, post-surgery care, children’s therapy, ergonomic advice, or performance enhancement for the next race. With each pathway, you gain control over your rehab and a voice in shaping your recovery.
Lasting results require more than one angle. Our integrated clinic blends disciplines, methods, and clinical wisdom, ensuring the tools fit your needs—not the other way around.
We combine hands-on release of tissue and joints with movement retraining, specific strength work, and real-life habit building so every session builds on the last. Sometimes, advanced approaches like dry needling address persistent muscle knots. When pain creates movement “fear,” graded exposure techniques restore security and fluency.
Your preferences shape how we proceed—some benefit from gentle mobilisations, others from robust exercise, and many thrive on both. We keep communication open and judgment-free, modifying plans based on your daily readiness and feedback.
Combining methods—whether in a single session or over time—ensures no facet of your problem is ignored. This holistic tactic doesn’t just chase symptoms; it lays down layered, sustainable improvement, with every technique serving the greater recovery plan.
As you progress, we continually reassess and adjust, keeping your plan responsive and always forward-facing.
Our hands-on approach is designed for anyone tired of quick fixes and resigned to “managing” pain. You’ll find care mapped to musculoskeletal disorders like back, neck, and joint pain, as well as complex issues such as sciatica, migraines, and TMJ problems.
Whether you’re handling recent injuries or struggling with years of chronic pain, our methods adapt. We address sports injuries, frozen shoulder, repetitive strain, postural dysfunction, headaches, nerve entrapment, and even post-surgical stiffness.
If you feel like you’ve tried it all, or your diagnosis keeps changing, hands-on therapy offers a new way forward—rooted in seeing you beyond your condition and crafting progress that lasts.
Labels don’t solve pain—understanding root causes does. Our clinic turns your diagnosis into a map, not a sentence.
Your recovery shouldn’t wait. You can start treatment with an NHS referral, or use private insurance with major providers—BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, Vitality, WPA, or Cigna. Every pathway is clear and supportive, giving you real choice with no unnecessary delays.
Hands-on therapy tackles the symptoms that keep you up at night or slow you down each morning: chronic pain, swelling, stiffness, muscle fatigue, headaches, dizziness, poor posture, jaw trouble, or frustrated sport performance.
Relief, Restoration, Resilience, and Renewal—the four pillars guiding your journey from struggle to strength.
Your plan resolves the cause so results are reliable, not a fleeting band-aid. After mapping the issue, we focus on restoring pain-free movement and rebuilding confidence in every stride or lift.
Every gain adds up: relief, better function, and a renewed sense of agency.
Our hands-on approach aligns with gold-standard guidelines like NICE, supporting long-term outcomes for back, neck, and joint pain.
Discover expert physiotherapy services tailored to your unique needs. From pain relief to improved mobility, our dedicated team is here to help.
Every success story starts with a precise plan. Crawley Physio Clinic’s assessment is never passive. We invest time in clinical interviews, movement screens, diagnostic tests, and—when indicated—imaging. This means no guesswork, only clarity.
Every patient receives a root-cause diagnostic and biomechanical review, identifying hidden barriers to recovery that generic approaches miss.
Care plans connect specific treatments to your pain’s distinct patterns and your personal goals—whether that’s climbing stairs, lifting your child, or running a 10k.
Each goal is co-created. Progress reviews turn every setback into a learning moment. Change is embraced, not feared.
Success isn’t how you feel today, but how you move tomorrow. We support with aftercare, ergonomic planning, and future-proof home programmes.
We don’t just want to treat your symptoms—we aim to future-proof your wellbeing.
You gain not just relief but sustainable resilience, as our focus moves from pain elimination toward strength, confidence, and unbroken function at home, work, or sport.
Your evolution is measured not by how quickly pain disappears, but by how rarely it interrupts your life again.
Not sure if hands-on care is your next step? Reflect on your pain or restriction. Has it lingered despite rest, medication, or “just keeping active?” Are you automatically adapting your life to avoid certain moves or tasks?
Check if your pain or stiffness returns even after rest or trying other treatments. If so, targeted therapy could reveal a new path.
Does restriction or imbalance limit daily activities you used to do confidently? Sustained limits are a signal for deeper clinical attention.
Are you seeking a personalised, hands-on approach and clearer plan? If you want collaborative, adaptive care—not generic exercises—our team is ready.
Our reputation is built on expertise and humanity. Crawley Physio Clinic stands apart for integrating modern physiotherapy and advanced osteopathy, ensuring every patient receives custom solutions, not a “one-size-fits-all” script.
Every clinician is selected for skill and compassion—translating technical mastery into real hope and change.
Best practices underpin each plan—no guesswork, just clinically sound care honed by real-world results.
You’re recognised as a partner, not a condition—a custom plan matches your journey.
By prioritising resilience, not just relief, we redefine “better”—so you can move, live, and achieve with certainty.
Our expert physiotherapists are here to help you relieve pain, restore mobility, and achieve your wellness goals. Start your journey with us today!
Richard is very good at what he does, he is approachable, warm hearted and a good all round osteopath." "I went to see him as a referred patient to reduce the pain whilst I was pregnant. he has enabled my body to adjust to pregnancy and also to be pain free, which is a great relief.
Nick has seen lots of Chiropractors and Osteopaths in the past and says “Richard offered a better service, he not only helped with the head aches and back pain but also gave great advice and exercises for the long term making sure that I am continually getting better.” “Richard is a wonderful chap, I went to see him for pain with headaches and lower back due to hips being out of alignment, making my shoulders drop leading to headaches, Richard helped with this. Overtime the headaches re...
Initially went in for a rib injury, but had a riding accident some years ago which ended up having a crushed vertebrae leading to hideous headaches. "Richard has given me back my life as the headaches are gone with the treatments received." "I go for a treatment and they are gone - this has enabled me to get on with work and day to day life, the clinic is relaxed and has a friendly atmosphere." "Richard has made an amazing difference he is excellent and I cannot put into words apart from that...
Safe, skilled touch. Guided movement proven by research. Clinic environments that lower stress and raise agency. At Crawley Physio Clinic, we create an experience that places you at the centre while keeping results at the heart of every interaction.
Gentle, adaptive care happens in private rooms with clear explanations, consistent progress checks, and a commitment to informed consent at every step. We move at your pace, building trust before moving forward.
Our goal: You leave stronger, safer, and better informed than you arrived, able to own your recovery.
We know recovery isn’t just personal—it’s professional. Our clinic supports both individuals seeking private restoration and companies aiming for healthier, happier teams.
Targeted, skilled support from our clinicians.
Occupational health solutions tailored to workplace challenges.
Resilience scales—whether it’s one person or one hundred.
Your story fits here. Our clinic tailors care for:
At Crawley Physio Clinic, your care is led by two experienced clinicians: Richard Skudder and Csaba Torok. Together, they bring a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to physiotherapy and osteopathy, grounded in years of clinical practice across private and NHS settings.
Progress isn’t random; it’s earned through structured steps.
First, we learn your story, then examine movement, pain patterns, and contributing factors with a complete clinical interview—our first opportunity for partnership.
A clear explanation follows—so diagnosis feels empowering, not intimidating.
Every data point is scrutinised, from medical history to advanced imaging, giving your custom plan a targeted foundation.
Each intervention—manual release, exercise, education—is matched to your readiness and preferences. Plans are dynamic, adapting as your body and confidence grow.
Here’s why patients choose—then recommend—our care:
Every protocol, from minute one to milestone follow-up, stands upon industry benchmarks and compassionate values.
Every day, we:
That’s our promise—because trust and outcomes should always move together.
Safety, respect, and comfort are the pillars of healing—never negotiable. At Crawley Physio, your experience is calm, predictable, and free of worry.
From clean, private treatment rooms to up-to-date hygiene protocols, every environment is built to support safe care. This includes patient-only areas, spotless surfaces, and a pre-session cleaning routine that follows rigorous clinical standards.
Every detail is reviewed for operational safety: from initial forms to follow-up calls, nothing is left to chance. You’re informed of risks, benefits, and options at every stage, never pressured. Your questions are welcomed and answered without condescension.
If you have concerns about privacy, noise, or environment, these are addressed immediately. We check in throughout each appointment—treatment is always at your pace, never ours.
Your comfort, privacy, and recovery are non-negotiable. At Crawley Physio Clinic, you’re always in control, and always supported.
Book your assessment today and take the first step toward pain-free movement, expert guidance, and a personalised plan designed around your goals.
Here, you’ll find practical, relevant answers—crafted to clarify exactly what hands-on therapy involves, and what you can expect after treatment.
Most people notice their body responding in distinct ways—sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic—following a hands-on treatment. A common immediate experience is a sense of looseness, improved motion, and ease, often in areas that had felt stuck or tense. Some feel gentle soreness similar to post-exercise muscle fatigue, which is a natural tissue adaptation. This is your body’s positive response to guided release and recalibrated patterns.
Manual interventions—whether joint mobilisations, myofascial release, or neuromuscular resets—stimulate blood flow, alter local inflammation, and activate previously dormant muscle groups. These shifts produce a mild, short-lived ache or tiredness as your system adapts and recalibrates to new movement strategies. For most, this fades within 24–48 hours, replaced by a noticeable drop in background pain and stiffness.
Rarely, discomfort after therapy feels sharp, severe, or restricts normal function. If symptoms intensify over days, spread aggressively, or are accompanied by numbness, fever, or swelling, contact your therapist directly for review. Your response should always feel manageable and matched to the guidance provided.
Progress takes shape in movement first, then habit. Every step, even soreness, is your body changing for the better.
Ongoing treatments gradually reshape the body’s comfort blueprint. Each session interrupts maladaptive patterns—tightness, weakness, bracing—that fuel loss of mobility. With incremental release, retraining, and challenge, systems that once stiffened or guarded begin to participate in pain-free movement.
Pain and restriction are outputs of complex systems—muscle, joint, nerve, and sometimes emotion. Even after initial success, lapses happen as habits, stressors, or workload outpace the body’s capacity to maintain change. This does not mean failure; it signals a need for recalibration or deeper work.
Pain and restriction are outputs of complex systems—muscle, joint, nerve, and sometimes emotion. Even after initial success, lapses happen as habits, stressors, or workload outpace the body’s capacity to maintain change. This does not mean failure; it signals a need for recalibration or deeper work.
Take the next step toward pain-free movement—our team answers questions and tailors your care journey. Booking is simple: call, message, or use our online system to arrange your assessment.
