Dealing with persistent pain?
A gentle note before you read on
You don’t need to understand everything on this page.
You don’t need to agree with it all.
Many people arrive here feeling tired, confused, or unsure what applies to them. That’s okay.
You’re welcome to read what feels helpful, leave what doesn’t, and come back later if you want to.
This page is here to offer perspective — not to ask you to make a decision.
A place to start
Persistent pain can be confusing, especially when you've already had investigations or treatment but are still unsure why it remains or what to do next.
You don't need to arrive with an explanation for your pain.
We start with your story.
We'll look at what happened, what you've been told and tried, what your body is doing now, and what matters to you.
Sometimes the pieces fit together. Sometimes they don't.
Both are useful places to start.
What happens in the consultation?
We'll take time to understand your symptoms, their timing, previous injuries, investigations, treatment and anything else that may be relevant.
We'll also consider the physical picture — including movement, function, previous findings, scans or reports where appropriate.
Together, we'll look at what seems well supported, what remains uncertain, and anything that doesn't quite fit.
I won't assume in advance what your pain means or that there is one explanation for it.
From there, we can consider a sensible next step.
What might come next?
There isn't one route through persistent pain.
The next step might involve movement, rehabilitation or rebuilding capacity. It might mean looking differently at a concern or long-held explanation. Sometimes it's simply becoming more comfortable with uncertainty.
The aim isn't to push you through pain or persuade you to think differently.
It's to explore what might help you move towards, with, through or eventually beyond what has been holding you back.
And if that feels too much right now, we can start there too.
About Drew
I'm Drew Coverdale, a Chartered Physiotherapist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience.
My background includes musculoskeletal physiotherapy, rehabilitation and professional sport, alongside many years of working with people experiencing persistent and recurring pain. I'm also the author of The Pain Habit.
That experience allows us to consider both the physical aspects of your symptoms and the wider picture around them, without deciding beforehand which parts of your story matter most.
Initial Persistent Pain Consultation
75 minutes — £150
A specialist physiotherapy consultation giving us time to explore the whole picture and consider what might help next.
Persistent Pain Consultations are self-funded and are not covered by private health insurance.
Reviews
60 minutes — £120
For people who have already had an initial Persistent Pain Consultation and would like further time together.
You don't need to be certain before you book.
Curiosity is enough.