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202 articles on pain, injury, movement and staying active.
Learn About Back Pain
Learn About Back Pain Low back pain (LBP) is thought to affect up to 60 to 80% of the Western population throughout the course of their life. Many people do not have any preceding events to cause this back pain, although specific injuries can also initiate their symptoms. Lower back pain constitutes almost half of […]
Read articleWHIPLASH – THE FACTS!
WHIPLASH – THE FACTS! Whiplash is a common injury and accounts for more than 1500 insurance claims, made everyday in the UK. Two thirds of people will recover fully within three months of sustaining an injury and not have an ongoing problem. At our Specialist clinic we work closely with clients, helping them get back […]
Read article5 Things You Absolutely Must Know About Hip Bursitis!
I’ve been wanting to write about this for some time now, and finally getting around to it. It is a condition that we see frequently at the clinic. The people who we see at the clinic, generally appear to have been suffering for a long period of time. They put up with the pain as […]
Read articleDriving, How To Look After Your Back!
Driving, how to look after your back! If you suffer from, or have ever suffered with back pain, then you will know that driving can be a real problem. Sometimes, just getting in and out of a car brings on excruciating pain. Sitting in the car, bus or lorry seat can be highly uncomfortable, especially […]
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Runners Knee – What is it? What to do about it?
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Read article Is poor posture contributing to your back pain?
Is poor posture contributing to your back pain? The answer is quite possibly yes! So what does poor posture look like or what exactly does that mean? Our bodies have been designed in such a way, that when all the joints and bones line up in a particular way, they should be in a great […]
Read articleTotal Knee Replacement – The Frustration and what to do about it!
Total Knee Replacement – The Frustration and what to do about it! We have had a number of patients visit us recently after surgery for knee replacement. One of the common things that we are hearing about is, FRUSTRATION! Frustration with things like- · Continuing pain · Difficulty with walking and not being able to […]
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Sciatica – The Facts And The Myths
Sciatica – The Facts And The Myths We have had a number of people see us recently with what they have been told is SCIATICA. For example, Joan came in after seeing her doctor who had diagnosed her with sciatica. She had been given some pain relief and advised to see a physiotherapist. Bar the […]
Read article 5 Things You Could Be Doing That Makes Back Pain Worse
5 Things You Could Be Doing That Makes Back Pain Worse Christmas is a busy time of year. Most people tend to be busy doing the following: – Christmas present shopping, partying, visiting family and friends, working hard to get deadlines met before the holidays, and worrying about where and when the grocery shopping will […]
Read articleWhy back pain can get worse in winter
Why back pain can get worse in winter So a question that keeps cropping up in the clinic frequently over the past few weeks is…. Why does my back feel more stiff and painful in the colder months? These are the type of aches that suddenly get a bit more annoying, nagging and painful on […]
Read articleYour Knees are your friends!
Your Knees are your friends! Let’s talk about being active and healthy, and one of the most important things that helps us stay active and mobile are healthy KNEES! Knees are often overlooked when it comes to staying active and healthy. If you think about it, our knees are incredibly important and play a huge […]
Read articleWhy Knee Pain Gets Worse When You Exercise And How To Ease It…
Why Knee Pain Gets Worse When You Exercise And How To Ease It… I was asked this question recently when I was at ‘Holywood Runners’ at Seapark doing a running injuries workshop. “Gavin, I’ve been getting pain in my knees for a few weeks now when I’m running. I don’t think I’ve injured myself in […]
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