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Could a self-care gadget help you treat your muscle pain at home?
With so many gadgets for sale on Amazon and ebay it;s confusing to know if they are a good option for your pain.
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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Compartment syndrome or Shin Splints ?
Often mis-diagnosed as shin splints ... just what are the differences and how is compartment syndrome treated ? Calf and shin pain is a...
Mar 25, 20235 min read
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What’s the difference between a physiotherapist and a sports therapist ?
Just what is the difference between a sports therapist and a Physiotherapist ? Who should you book to see to get back to good health?
Mar 5, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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Achilles Tendon issues - is it time to step away from the stretching !!
For many runners and athletes Achilles pain can be stubborn to treat but are we barking up the wrong rehab tree ?
Oct 5, 20226 min read
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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
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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
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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
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To warm up or not to warm up ?
Is a warm up needed to prevent injury ?
Should runners do a warm up ?
May 8, 20223 min read
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Menopause and bone health
In our second menopause related blog we look at the links with Osteoporosis ans what we can do to preserve our bone health.
Apr 2, 20224 min read
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Could your joint pain be menopause related ?
Fifty percent of menopausal women have joint and musclar aches and pains and many are mis-diagnosed with things like Fibromyalgia.
Mar 27, 20225 min read
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Dr Google - Good thing or bad thing ?
Is self -diagnosis helpful ? " I probably shouldn't have, but I've been looking on Google " the client sheepishly says as they get out...
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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Twisted pelvis ..... fact or fiction ?
So is a twisted pelvis fact or fiction ? Can I have one leg longer than the other ? Is it related to my backpain ?
Feb 27, 20226 min read
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5 Best Ways to Tackle an Ankle Sprain - to R.I.C.E or not ?
Best ways to treat a sprained ankle
Best things to avoid for a sprained ankle
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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Physio vs Massage for Back Pain
Which should I choose, just what is the difference and does it really matter ? I think for many people there is a common misconception...
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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Pain : finding the ' why ' for your pain
Or, " ...why the heck are you asking me so many questions about my pain ? " Pain is THE number one problem that brings patients to our...
Feb 1, 20225 min read
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Sciatica - a proper pain in the b*m!
5 ways to help tackle your sciatica ! " Do you see a lot of back pain then ? " my patient asked me whilst I was treating his back ...
Dec 30, 20214 min read
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Physio, Osteopath or Chiropractor ?
Just what is the difference and does it actually matter ? " So, I was wondering, what is the difference between you and a Chiropractor ?...
Nov 21, 20214 min read
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Migraine - triggers and treatments
For many that suffer from migraines there is a frustration that they are seen as ' just ' a bad headache.
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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