Many peri and post-menopausal women experience new aches and stiffness, with the shoulder being a prime culprit. The crucial thing to understand is that not all shoulder pain is the same, and using the wrong approach can, unfortunately, make things worse. The two most common conditions we see are rotator cuff pain and frozen shoulder - both very distinct in their nature and requiring different approaches:

Today, hip replacement is increasingly viewed not as a surrender, but as a positive step towards reclaiming your active lifestyle - espcially for younger people. Let’s explore the modern approach to this life-changing procedure, separate fact from fiction in recovery, and look at why acting sooner might be wiser than you think for some of us.

You might think, "But flexibility is good, right?" Not always! There’s a big difference between muscle flexibility (which helps movement) and joint/tendon laxity (which reduces stability).

Hip pain in 40-50 yr olds is common but isn't always due to arthritis. Problems such as labral tears or FAI or hip impingment can also be causes of hip pain in younger patients. There are distinct differences in how each is treated and an accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure you are doing suitable rehab to improve your hip pain. Here we’ll break down the differences, explain how to recognise each one, and discuss how physiotherapy and sports therapy can help.

ACL injuries can be overwhelming to deal with but surgery isn't always necessary. Rehab can be effective at giving your your knee back and allow you to return to activity. This article looks at the two approaches and why one may be a better choice than the other for your ACL injury

There IS overlap with physiotherapy & massage but it can be confusing which to choose when you have lower back pain.

Sports therapy and Physiotherapy can easily treat back and hip pain. It's NOT just for athletes

As physiotherapists, we see many new runners with preventable injuries. Here are six tips to help you run smarter, stay injury-free

The body is unreliable when reporting pain - neck pain can masquerade as shoulder pain and vice versa. When is the difference important ?

Sciatica and hamstring pain are often confused as there is overlap in the sypmtoms - yet the causes are very different as is the treatment

Migraines are far more than just a bad headache. If you're seeking a natural way to manage this pain, reflexology offer a solution

There is often overlap between hip pain and back pain but there are some distinct differences to help diagnose effectively.

Time away is precious so how can you make sure you arrive fit to enjoy it and not in a painful heap.

ALL pain is felt in our head so how our head feels will affect how we feel pain.

When you’ve got a sporting injury, you might wonder whether to apply ice, if you should rest and how much.

Six ways to get the most out of your physio treatment and put you on the road to recovery.

Do yo know if your therapist is qualified and insured ? Do they need to be ?

What's the difference between a trapped nerve and a pulled muscle ?

Massage is so often denied to thse with a cancer diagnosis but we can help at Natural Elements

Managing to keep the exercise regime going through January but getting some aches and pains ?? Keep going with our help and advise