Knee Pain Treatment in the City of London
Knee pain can come from a sports injury, a twist or fall, overuse from running, or wear and tear. At the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, our physiotherapists and osteopaths find out what is causing it and help you get moving comfortably again.
What we treat
- Pain at the front of the knee, including runner’s knee
- Ligament sprains and strains
- Knee pain from running, football and other sports
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Stiffness and swelling after injury
- Rehabilitation after knee surgery
How we treat it
Your practitioner will ask how the pain started and what makes it worse, and examine your knee, hip and foot, as problems further up or down the leg often affect the knee. Treatment can include:
- Hands-on treatment: soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation
- Medical acupuncture (dry needling) and kinesio taping
- Strengthening exercises for the muscles that support the knee
- Advice on training, footwear and returning to sport
Knee pain is treated by our chartered physiotherapists Laure Walter and Kurt Walker, and by our osteopaths Simon Chafer and Hollie Lindsay. If your knee pain is linked to how your feet work, our podiatrist can also assess your walking and running.
Prices and insurance
Physiotherapy and osteopathy appointments are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up. Both can be claimed on most private medical insurance; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages for which insurers each practitioner works with, and our full price list.
When to get urgent help
Go to A&E or an urgent treatment centre if you can’t put weight on your leg after an injury, your knee is badly swollen or misshapen, or it is hot, red and swollen and you feel unwell or have a fever.
Where we are
The Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre is in the Lloyd’s Building, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA, a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, and you don’t need to work at Lloyd’s: we’ll arrange a visitor pass when you book. See how to find us.
Who you’ll see
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I see a physiotherapist or an osteopath for knee pain?
Either can help, and there is a lot of overlap. Physiotherapy puts more weight on rehabilitation exercises; osteopathy is mainly hands-on and looks at the whole body. If you’re not sure, call us on 020 7327 5341 and we’ll point you to the right person.
What is runner’s knee?
Runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain) is pain around or behind the kneecap. It often comes on with running, squatting, stairs or sitting for long periods, and usually responds well to strengthening exercises and changes to training.
Can you help with knee arthritis?
Yes. Treatment can ease pain and stiffness, and exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee help it work better. See our arthritis page.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the cause. Your practitioner will give you an idea at your first appointment and a plan of exercises to do between sessions.
How much does knee pain treatment cost?
Physiotherapy and osteopathy appointments at the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up.
Can I claim on private medical insurance?
Yes, for physiotherapy and osteopathy, with most private medical insurers. Which insurers you can use depends on the practitioner; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages. Check with your insurer whether you need a GP referral or an authorisation number first.
Do I need a GP referral?
No, you can book directly. Some insurers ask for a GP referral before they’ll pay, so check with yours first.
Do I need to work at Lloyd’s to book?
No. Anyone can book. Tell us when you book and we’ll arrange a visitor pass; bring photo ID on the day. See how to find us.