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The Pros and Cons of Steroid Injections for Your Shoulder Pain?
If you’re struggling with the persistent, nagging pain of a rotator cuff tendinopathy or the sharp, limiting stiffness of a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), you’re likely searching for pain relief . The topic of corticosteroid injections inevitably crops up on most patients radar,
Touted by some as a "miracle shot" yet viewed by others with caution, steroid injections a a common medical intervention for the right patient. But what are they really, and are they the ri
Nov 28, 20257 min read


Time to Ditch"No Pain, No Gain" for injury recovery ?
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:
Nov 9, 20255 min read


Total Hip Replacement in Young People: A new chapter of movement... not an end of the road
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.
Aug 25, 20255 min read


Understanding Hip Pain in Young patients: Labral Tears, FAI, and Osteoarthritis
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.
Jun 23, 20255 min read


Neck Pain or Shoulder Pain ? And does the difference matter ?
The body is unreliable when reporting pain - neck pain can masquerade as shoulder pain and vice versa. When is the difference important ?
Oct 15, 20244 min read


Hamstring Pain or Sciatica ?
Sciatica and hamstring pain are often confused as there is overlap in the sypmtoms - yet the causes are very different as is the treatment
Oct 2, 20245 min read


Discovering Relief: How Reflexology Can Help Manage Migraines
Migraines are far more than just a bad headache. If you're seeking a natural way to manage this pain, reflexology offer a solution
Sep 3, 20245 min read


Understanding the Difference Between Back and Hip Pain
There is often overlap between hip pain and back pain but there are some distinct differences to help diagnose effectively.
Aug 16, 20244 min read


Six tips to stop neck and back pain spoiling your holiday
Time away is precious so how can you make sure you arrive fit to enjoy it and not in a painful heap.
Jul 9, 20244 min read


How stress affects your experience of pain.
ALL pain is felt in our head so how our head feels will affect how we feel pain.
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Trapped nerve vs pulled muscle ?
What's the difference between a trapped nerve and a pulled muscle ?
Mar 17, 20244 min read


Can I still have a massage if I have cancer ?
Massage is so often denied to thse with a cancer diagnosis but we can help at Natural Elements
Mar 3, 20244 min read


5 Red flag symptoms you really shouldn’t ignore about your health.
Which symptoms shouldn't you ignore when it comes to your back pain ? Red Flag symptoms are those that really shouldn't be ignored.
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Gluteal Tendinopathy in Perimenopausal Women.
Gluteal Tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in the bottom and thigh region and is often associated with peri - menopause.
Oct 3, 20234 min read


Do you need your own personal YouTube Physio?
Can you treat your own sciatica or frozen shoulder by just doing some YouTube stretches ? Possibly,but sometimes professional help is best.
Jan 13, 20233 min read


When is the right time to see a Physiotherapist ?
Most aches and pains recover but at what point should you worry and start to seek some professional help ?
Nov 11, 20224 min read


Hypermobility - Good thing or bad thing ?
Hypermobility - Good thing or bad thing ?
Does being ' double jointed ' cause damage to joints ? Or is it just another old wives tale ?
Sep 7, 20225 min read


Plantar Fasciitis - Painful feet affect the whole person.
Plantar fasciitis is the bane of many a runner's life but is it really plantar fasciitis you have ?
Jul 2, 20224 min read


Hamstrings... why are they commonly injured ?
And why are they always tight ?! We classically think of hamstring injuries as being the preserve of a sporting person - that sudden tear...
Jun 26, 20223 min read


Should I have Physiotherapy or Surgery for my problem `?
My top 5 conditions where surgery may NOT be the answer. It's the billion dollar question and one we get asked a lot in clinic.. " should...
May 15, 20226 min read
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