I first took my gymnast daughter here ten years ago. We've been going ever since for sports…read moreinjuries, strange aches and pains that the doctor can't solve and general life injuries. Andrew's sense of humour will see any patient through their pain. He's very good and analytical. He invented a whole new sort of strapping for an unusual ankle injury. This is usually what happens when we go - He has a chat about what the problems are. He examines the problem area. He gives you some treatment (see his website for more details) and finally sends you home with some exercises. It almost always works! He also has in a team of other phisios so the clinic is open all kinds of convenient times for people who have to go to work.

Andrew Seary has an excellent reputation as a very experienced physiotherapist, and his clinic is…read morewell-established and well-respected. He himself works with local sports clubs and has worked with the Welsh Rugby Union for 14 years, even touring New Zealand with the national squad. The great thing about treatment at this physio clinic is the emphasis on SELF help. His clinic is really professional and friendly, offering a full range of physio treatments from massage and soft tissue mobilisation to acupuncture, ultrasound and TENS machine treatment for pain relief. As a patient, you're given rehabilitation exercises to do at home to help you recover, which can include stretches and strengthening exercises and often look at posture and core stability. This aims to put some of the control over the condition into your hands, so you can help yourself to get better. The only down side for me is the clinic's location in Whitchurch, but for others who live locally this will be a positive - and at least for those of us who don't there are two car parks very close by!

Unless you're a UWIC student, a UWIC employee, or a member of a local sports team, you might not…read moreknow that UWIC Sports Massage Clinic exists - but it's actually open to the public, and offers sports massage from just £11. That's not a price that's easy to match at other clinics in Cardiff! Sports massage can help you not only if you have a sporting injury but also if you have poor circulation, a tense neck, achy shoulders or back, poor posture, tired or aching muscles, or poor flexibility. You pay for a session with a qualified and insured practitioner registered with the Sports Massage Association (SMA). I tried the place when I had a cricked neck, and found the massage helped to relieve the problem and enable me to move my neck more, and start exercising it a bit to get it back to normal. The surroundings aren't quite as salubrious as you might find at a more expensive clinic, and it's only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays - but it's still exceptionally good value.

For those living in Canton or Pontcanna, this clinic is in a handy spot on Cathedral Road - also…read moreclose enough to the city centre for those who work in town. My friend had treatment here after she'd had enough of putting up with a sore lower back for a few weeks. Reluctant to try a chiropractor, she thought a physiotherapist would offer gentler treatment. The physio asked her all about the problem, gave her an examination, and then made an assessment based on what they found. After hands-on massage which offered some immediate relief, she was advised on gentle exercises to do at home to increase the movement in her back which was pretty 'flat' and stiff - and after a few weeks of doing these (with no added expense) she was pretty much back to normal. What she liked about going to a physiotherapist was that they gave her some control over the condition by giving her these exercises to do on her own to manage it. They offer evening clinics, too, which is handy for those who can't take time out during the day.

Excellent Physio. Reliable, always on time, highly qualified…read moreand has a wealth of experience and knowledge of injuries and how to treat them.

From the owner: Vitality in Motion is situated in the heart of Cardiff Centre. It is a private, independently…read moremanaged company which is very proud to offer numerous professional services delivered by Qualified Clinical Specialists Our team of Clinical Specialists; through evidence based practice will provide each individual case with a firm diagnosis and a range of available treatment options. We pride ourselves in being able to spend time educating & advising all of our clients, answering all questions, therefore gaining positive long term results Vitality in Motion treats a number of babies with Flat Head Syndrome using various treatment techniques from repositioning & tummy time tips, physiotherapy exercises through to helmet treatment. We offer a free, no obligation consultation where you will gain an objective diagnosis and a customised treatment plan We offer a range of services including Cranial Head Remoulding, Physiotherapy, Biomechanical Assessments & Gait Analysis and Bracing & Support

I haven't been to Thailand (yet), but I always hear about the wonders of the massage styles and…read moretechniques. Fortunately, I can experience a bit of the culture right here in Canton, thanks to Thai Touch, a massage and spa that opened its doors in January of this year. They've really made the effort to create a harmonising and serene environment, from the barely audible instrumental music and warm colour palettes to the dark wood furnishings and regional ornaments - and this is just in the reception area! With extensive services ranging from "Sneha" hot candle massage to reflexology massage, Thai Touch offers reasonable prices (from £25 for 30 minutes) in what appears to be an authetic and soothing atmosphere. For those eligible folks, Thai Touch also offers OAP and student rates as well.

Love Thailand, look Thai food, love Thai culture - ooh, and I love Thai massage! So, that said, I'm…read moreobviously very happy to see this tranquil new massage clinic open up in Cardiff, offering traditional Thai massages. Once you've had a really deep Thai massage, with all the Yoga-like stretching and manipulation that's also involved in this technique, most other types of massage may seem a bit too lightweight in comparison. If you're not used to the Thai technique, however, they will moderate it to suit your personal preference so you can enjoy a gentler version if you find it too brutal! It costs £40 for an hour, which I don't think is too bad considering how great you feel after being kneaded and stretched for all that time, and the amount of effort the masseur has to put in. They also do head, hand, back and shoulder and aromatherapy massages - but it's definitely the traditional Thai ones I'll be going back there for!