3 main benefits of acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture is an ancient practice that involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into your skin at certain points. The goal is to facilitate the flow of energy and balance the
7 November 2022
Advice & Information
Do I need a scan for my back pain?
Back pain, whether it has come on suddenly or gradually, can be extremely painful and for many of us is unfamiliar, which can be worrying. Many people feel getting a
26 October 2022
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is an umbrella term often used to describe pain in the back of the leg that is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve in your lower back. Symptoms
16 September 2022
Do I Have Tennis Elbow?
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow or its official name – Lateral epicondylitis, is swelling of the tendons that bend your wrist backward away from your palm. A tendon is
31 August 2022
Muscle knots – What are they and how to treat them
What is a muscle knot? When you push or challenge your body way beyond what it can normally tolerate, then your muscle(s) will subconsciously have to adapt and compensate for
26 August 2022
Is My Back Pain Normal?
Any back pain or soreness that lasts longer than a week should be seen to by a physiotherapist, especially if it’s restricting your movement or aggravated by coughing or sneezing.
12 August 2022
Stain Vs Sprain
Sprain vs strain – what is the difference between the two? The terms sprain and strain are often used interchangeably, but what is the difference between the two? A sprain
10 August 2022
An Introduction to Sports Massage
What is Sports Massage? Sports massage is a form of massage involving applying a range techniques to facilitate deep soft tissue mobilisation. Tightness and imbalances of soft tissues may occur
2 August 2022
Suffering from Heel Pain?
Although there could be many reasons for heel pain, one of them could be Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is a condition that can occur when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed.
22 July 2022
Knee Pain
The knee is one of the most commonly injured areas, especially in runners. These injuries can include: Runners knee – see information sheet on Ilio-tibial band friction syndromeAnterior knee pain
13 July 2022
Back Injury
Back injuries are common amongst runners. Poor posture and movement patterns, also overloading it during running or more commonly a combination of the two can result in a back injury.
4 July 2022
Achilles Tendinopathy
The achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. It is formed from the tendons of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles that form the main bulk of
28 June 2022