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).

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

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

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

Cardio training is great but resistance training is even more important in combating menopause muscle loss ? Experiencing menopause and...

It's #WalkThisMay this month so in celebration of probably the easiest exercise we can manage

Often mis-diagnosed as shin splints ... just what are the differences and how is compartment syndrome treated ? Calf and shin pain is a...

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

Can you treat your own sciatica or frozen shoulder by just doing some YouTube stretches ? Possibly,but sometimes professional help is best.

Most aches and pains recover but at what point should you worry and start to seek some professional help ?

For many runners and athletes Achilles pain can be stubborn to treat but are we barking up the wrong rehab tree ?

Is self -diagnosis helpful ? " I probably shouldn't have, but I've been looking on Google " the client sheepishly says as they get out...