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I keep getting muscle knots – how to prevent them
Muscle knots, also known as trigger points, are small, tight areas of muscle that can be painful when touched. They are usually …
Top life hacks to get you going in the morning
Getting out of bed in the morning, especially during the winter months can be difficult for many people. Here are some our …
How to keep our hips strong as we age
As people age, the muscles, bones, and other tissues in the body can undergo changes that can affect mobility and flexibility. These …
Top 3 treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes pain in the bottom of the foot, specifically in the plantar fascia, which is a …
What is the best exercise to boost my weight loss?
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight is deemed to be a difficult task, especially during the festive period. Here are a …
Work life balance and self-care
Life is finally starting to resemble a more familiar and normal way of life after the last few years of restrictions. We …
The Unseen Benefits of Physiotherapy for the Menopause
Menopause is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of …
Can a physiotherapist help with gout?
Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by the accumulation of excess uric acid in the body. Uric acid is …
What does a home visiting physiotherapist do?
Home visit physiotherapy is great for those who need physiotherapy but are not mobile enough or are not able to get to …
Lymphoedema – Don’t let it weigh you down
Lymphoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues. It can affect any part of the body, but …
Living with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia primarily affects women between the ages of 30 and 50 years old and can be triggered by a stressful/traumatic physical or …
Gout : A Joint Effort
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body, leading to inflammation and …
How can private physiotherapy help me?
You finally want to get rid of those persistent aches and pains that are stopping you doing the things you want or …
I am a new skier – how will physio help me prepare for my holiday?
Physiotherapy can be an important part of preparing for a ski holiday, as it can help to improve your physical fitness and …
What are the benefits of a standing desk vs a sitting station?
Standing desks are becoming a lot more common in offices and have several benefits. They are higher than the average sitting station …
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) – Physios can treat jaw pain
Our temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each …
How to improve your home office that works for you
If you work from home the chances are you spend most of your time in front of a computer screen. A workstation …
How mobilisation and manipulation by a qualified physio can help?
Joint mobilisation and manipulation are manual techniques used by physiotherapists to improve the function and mobility of your joints. Mobilisation is a …
How to prevent injuries while out walking
Walking appears to have become very popular recently and for good reason too. Walking is one of the easiest and often most …
Pins and Needles – what are they?
Pins and needles (paraesthesia) feels like pricking, tingling or numbness on the skin. It happens when the blood supply to the nerves …
Top tips for winter health
A number of challenges occur as we move into the colder months and if we don’t plan well and stay disciplined, it’s …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – what you need to know
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the wrist and hand. CTS can affect …
Surgery is not always necessary if you suffer from bunions – physio can help you
A bunion is a bony projection that forms at the base of the big toe. It forms when the big toe is …
How can physio help treat Whiplash?
A whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden back and forth movement of your head and neck like the cracking …
Why is it so important to sit up straight?
We all fall into a habit of having poor sitting postures. Slouching is often considered to be more comfortable, and the body …
How to exercise safely during and after pregnancy
For many pregnant women, exercise during pregnancy can be daunting but recent guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers recommends that pregnant …
How can physiotherapy help maintain independence for the elderly?
Seeing a physiotherapist can help you maintain and increase your independence by restoring the mobility, balance, and level of physical activity. This …
How to treat upper trapezius pain
The trapezius muscle is a triangular shaped muscle at the bottom of your neck. It spans the width of your shoulders, attaches …
Tips on how to run safely during the winter months
There are many benefits of running in the winter such as building physical endurance as well as building mental strength and burning …
How to keep motivation going to keep exercising
In today’s day and age with everyone being so busy with life, usually exercise is the first activity to be lost. We …
How do you get rid of a cervicogenic headache?
A Cervicogenic headache is one of several types of headaches. It is a headache that may be related to problems in the …
How do you get rid of growing pains?
Growing Pains are the pains that cause children to wake up from their sleep complaining of pain, aching or burning sensations in …
Can disc protrusion resolve on its own?
Disc protrusion is more commonly known as slipped disc and affects your spine. It is mostly an age-related condition that occurs when …
What can I expect from my first appointment?
Your first appointment will start with an initial assessment and can take up to 60-minutes including treatment. Our physiotherapists will ask you detailed questions …
Exercise tips for the over 60s – not exercised before, can I start now?
Exercise is an important aspect of life for people of all ages. It has many physical and mental health benefits, and it …
How mobilisations and manipulations by a qualified physiotherapist can help
Mobilisation and manipulations are manual techniques used to aid joint movement. They are normally used by a physiotherapist when their patient has …
All about triathlon training with our physio Matt
Matt has completed a number of triathlons. Here we have a chat with Matt all about triathlon training and his tips and …
Benefits of TENS therapy. How does Muscle Electrical Stimulation work?
What is a TENS Machine? TENS is an abbreviation of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Transcutaneous means “across the skin”. In simple terms, a TENS …
How to treat a groin strain
Groin strain is unpleasant and can be experienced by anyone. A muscle or ligament in the groin area can become strained during …
How to treat foot pain
There are many different causes of foot pain ranging from bunions to plantar fasciitis to an Achilles tendon rupture. Overuse or injury …