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How To Be Your Own Physio: The 4-Step Pyramid Method From Pain To Peak Performance Paperback – November 1, 2024
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UNLOCK PAIN-FREE LIVING AND REDISCOVER JOYFUL MOVEMENT WITH THE 4-STEP HEALTH & PERFORMANCE PYRAMID
Are aches and pains becoming a constant shadow over your daily life? Do simple movements like bending, lifting your kids, or even walking feel like a struggle?
It’s time to regain control of your body and take back the freedom to move without wincing in pain.
In 'How to Be Your Own Physio,' former British Army physiotherapist Nell Mead brings her decades of experience to your fingertips, offering a proven, easy-to-follow system that can help you relieve pain, enhance mobility, and build a strong, resilient body that works with you – not against you. The Health & Performance Pyramid is the foundation of her approach, giving you the tools to finally break the cycle of chronic discomfort and reclaim your vitality.
What you'll discover:
- Alleviate pain naturally – without relying on painkillers or endless doctor’s appointments
- Move more freely and confidently with simple, actionable steps designed to boost your mobility and flexibility
- Fix posture and alignment issues to prevent future injuries and aches
- Test your own progress using easy, at-home health checks that put you fully in control
- Feel energised and fully engaged in life again with a body that supports your every move
Nell’s holistic, empathetic approach gives you the tools to understand your body's pain signals and tackle the root causes of your discomfort, helping you heal on your own terms.
Inside 'How to Be Your Own Physio,' you’ll uncover:
- The Foundation Layer – The essential building blocks to health, including often overlooked but crucial factors that can accelerate your healing process
- The Health Layer – How mastering your body’s alignment and movement patterns can unlock pain-free mobility
- The Performance Layer – Practical strategies to safely increase your strength, flexibility, and endurance, tailored to your needs and goals
- The Sports-Performance Layer – For the highly active, discover sports-specific advice to boost your performance while keeping your body strong and injury-resistant
Whether you’re fighting off nagging back or knee pain, struggling with stiff joints, or simply frustrated that your body doesn’t move like it used to, 'How to Be Your Own Physio' is your personal roadmap to healing. Imagine waking up each day feeling refreshed, able to tackle tasks with ease, and fully enjoying the activities you once loved.
This book is packed with practical insights, self-assessment tools, and real-life case studies that offer hope and a clear path to living pain-free. Nell's compassionate guidance gives you the confidence to take charge of your body’s potential and build habits that support long-term wellness.
It’s time to stop putting up with pain and start living the vibrant, active life you deserve. Unlock your body’s full potential and become your own physio!
Grab your copy today and take the first step towards pain-free living!
Advance Praise for 'How to Be Your Own Physio'
"Nell has created a book which feels like having a friendly expert on your shoulder." Colonel (retired) Dr Alison Everest
"I loved the book from start to finish – so much resonated with me. I am not even sporty but still found the sports section interesting and got it!" Gwen Baird, Empowering Invisible Warriors™
"After reading this, I understand more about my knee injuries than other physios have uncovered in years!" Simon Hartley, sports psychologist, founder of Be World Class
- Print length348 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 1, 2024
- Dimensions6 x 0.79 x 9 inches
- ISBN-13979-8343418958
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Product details
- ASIN : B0DLV3RVPP
- Publisher : Independently published (November 1, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 348 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8343418958
- Item Weight : 1.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,065,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #857 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Books)
- #1,060 in Physical Therapy (Books)
- #2,304 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Nell Mead is a pioneering British physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience, including a decade serving in the British Army. Now based in central London, Nell has developed an innovative approach to health and performance that goes beyond traditional physiotherapy.
Drawing on her extensive clinical experience and training in the Integrated Systems Model, Nell created the Health & Performance Pyramid - a comprehensive framework for optimising movement, reducing pain, and enhancing athletic performance. This groundbreaking model forms the backbone of her book "How To Be Your Own Physio: The Pyramid Approach to Pain-Free Movement and Peak Performance".
Nell's unique approach looks at the body as an interconnected system, addressing not just symptoms but root causes. She combines rigorous scientific understanding with practical, accessible advice, helping readers take control of their own health journey.
Known for her ability to solve complex cases that have stumped other practitioners, Nell has worked with everyone from stressed city professionals to world-class athletes. Her mission is to empower people with the knowledge and tools to move better, feel better, and perform at their best.
When not treating patients or writing, Nell can be found exploring London's parks with her rescue dog Feta or indulging her passion for tennis - a sport that has led her to treating the Cyprus Davis Cup team and working on Jamie Murray's Battle of the Brits.
With "How To Be Your Own Physio", Nell brings her expertise and engaging teaching style to readers worldwide, offering a fresh perspective on health and movement that's both scientifically grounded and refreshingly practical.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible, useful and practical . Help yourself !
Really accessible and easy to read. Builds from the basics of how to look after yourself and then moves on to how to determine what might be affecting you and causing issues. Great examples. Moves on to high end performance too.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic and enlighting read. #HowToBeYourOwnPhysio
Apart from having the pleasure of: Nell Mead @NellMead#HowToBeYourOwnPhysio as a physiotherapist, when I was in the Royal Airforce. I now have the pleasure to visualise and hear her advice through her book. I am currently on the first section and foundation level of the pyramid, because this is the area , I need to work on most. The book layout is simple and very consuming. There is something in there for everyone . The book can be used as a starting point to just understand how we can live a healthy lifestyle using the foundation blocks .
- KCReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Some gamechanger - something for everyone
I can't speak highly enough of Nell's physio or this book. She takes a really complicated subject and breaks it down into something really easy to understand and act on, all laced with Nell's humour and easy charm. As a sportsperson who's read a lot of these things, I know I will keep returning to this book. This is a must-read to help you understand your body better and I'm certain everyone will find at least a few genuinely life changing bits to take away from it.
- JennaReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, informative and helpful
I found this book so interesting, there was a lot of information that was new to me, presented in a way that was easy and fun to read! There are lots of principles for keeping a healthy, active body that I will try and incorporate into my lifestyle. I think I will be dipping back into this book often.
- SsReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars As a Physiotherapist, I say buy it now!
As a fellow physiotherapist practising for 28 years, I can fully recommend Nell’s book. I served with Nell in the army and she was an impressive colleague. Nell’s book puts some simplified structures into place that help you understand the layers required to prevent and manage your mind and body from a physiotherapist’s perspective. I recommend you buy it now and learn from it!