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:

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).

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

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

Which symptoms shouldn't you ignore when it comes to your back pain ? Red Flag symptoms are those that really shouldn't be ignored.

ALL pain is in the mind because that's where we FEEL pain so it makes sense our feelings and emotions can affect how we cope with pain.

Just like your car your body needs to be kept ticking over and not ' parked ' in the garage

Just what is the difference between a sports therapist and a Physiotherapist ? Who should you book to see to get back to good health?