Today we are going to talk about some strengthening exercises that you can do after a long day sitting down. These will be especially helpful if you work long hours at your desk! If this is the case, it is important to activate your body regularly and move around as many of the injuries we…
Working from home? Make sure you move and stretch regularly every 30 min throughout the day to help reduce stress and stiffness that may build up from a new working-from-home set-up. A good tip is to set an alarm on your phone or a reminder program on your computer, every 30-45 minutes. It is crucial…
Have you had back and neck pain, headaches or shoulder stiffness, since you started working from home? Here are 5 top physio tips on working from home. As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has been keeping us at home, a lot of us were forced to find solutions and strategies to work from our houses.…
COVID-19 UPDATE – WE ARE OPEN TO HELP YOU! Remote Video Consultations are now available for Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Pilates and Classes. Face to Face appointments are not currently available except for Urgent necessary cases. We invite you to call our practice directly so our physiotherapists and osteopaths can assess if you will need to be…
Do you suffer from pain in and around the jaw? Is your jaw clicking while eating? Do you tend to grind or clench your teeth? Do you find it difficult to fully open or close your mouth? This may be due to Temporomandibular disorder TMD which can also cause headaches, ear pain, tinnitus and Neck…
Trigger Points Dry Needling is a treatment technique using fine needles inserted into painful knots in muscles to help decrease pain, improve mobility and function. Muscle tension and spasms are common with conditions as muscle strain and injuries, tension-headaches, lower back pain and osteo arthritis. What is a Myofascial Trigger Point? Myofascial Trigger Points MTrPs are…
Every October, Bone and Joint Week promotes awareness about the musculoskeletal health. In the UK several organization including the Institute of Osteopathy have set their priority on improving the prevention of bone and joint problems, in a bid to ensure a better awareness of treatment options, resources, and research for those jolted by these conditions.…
Back pain is not fun! It can prevent you from doing things you enjoy like playing sports and hanging out with friends. Give your back a break with these 4 simple backpack tips… Choose the right bag. Swap your sling bag or satchel for a well-fitting backpack with two adjustable, wide, padded shoulder straps. Choose…
Crossfit and Bootcamps are becoming very popular among women. They provide both fitness and a great social hub but are they safe or do they increase the risk of Pelvic Floor problems? 1. The journey of two CrossFitters – new mums 2. CrossFit, Bootcamps and high impact intensity exercises: Are they pelvic floor friendly during…
Check out this very interesting campaign by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy giving new guidance on how to manage and prevent lower back pain. “10 Things You Need To Know About Your Back” . Your back is stronger than you may think You rarely need a scan and it can do more harm than good…