Paul Fleming BSc(hons) MSc

Paul is a fully qualified Sports Therapist after graduating from the University of Derby with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, and an MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science. The courses included in-depth and advanced study in human physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, manual therapy, sports massage, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain and injury management and strength and conditioning.

Paul’s journey into health, fitness and rehabilitation began with his own injury to his hand, sustained whilst working as a chef. The injury required 3 rounds of surgery and 2 years of rehabilitation to help him get back to normal function. It was during this process that Paul realised something was missing in his rehabilitative journey – whilst he could confidently use his hand normally again, he had lost a lot of fitness and confidence in his body’s ability to move and function at its best – and he discovered his desire to help others in similar situations have a better experience in getting back to former levels of health and fitness after pain or injury.

Since university Paul has been building on his knowledge, gaining additional qualifications in Osteopathic and Chiropractic treatment techniques and working with spinal experts to learn new and cutting edge ways to help treat complex spinal and postural disorders, such as scoliosis, Scheurmann’s disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hyperkyphosis, and the more common issues of lower back and neck pain, chronic pain, headaches and a wide spectrum of soft tissue and joint injuries.

Paul uses a Cognitive Functional approach in his practice, analysing the behavioural psychology and beliefs surrounding peoples movement patterns and pain experience. Due to the multidimensional nature of pain, Paul believes we cannot focus solely on the physical factors of pain, we must also work to improve the modifiable pain behaviours we all adopt in the early stages of a pain journey. He will help you identify the modifiable factors associated with your pain and movement, and help you explore these behaviours to move better, experience less pain and gain a better understanding and relationship with your body and the way it moves.

Whether you’re looking for help with chronic pain, an injury, looking to improve performance or just want some relief from life’s aches and pains, Paul can help, and will also help you identify other lifestyle factors which can help lead you to an overall healthier and longer life.