Exercises to help with lower back pain
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How physio treatment can help back pain
Read moreLower Back Pain for Runners
Lower back pain from running
Read moreLower Back Pain and Stretches For Lower Back Pain
A simple and effective exercise to try if you are suffering from lower back pain.
Read moreUnderstanding Chronic Back Pain That Won't Go Away
One of the most common complaints that people coming into the clinic have is of ongoing back pain, many of whom assume they just have a ‘bad back’ that they have to live with. In this article, find our 10 tips to treat your own back pain plus stretches that will help release your upper and lower back. We also explain exactly what back pain is, how it is caused and what you can do to fix it.
Read moreTried and Tested - How To Beat Chronic Back Pain
A great review about Niall and The Physiotherapy Place in this month's i-on magazine. Niall is the only person in Scotland specialising in Gunn IMS which cured the magazine contributor's chronic back pain and helped her back to full fitness. She experienced instant relief, and after 4 sessions, her chronic pain was totally cured. "It may be a bold statement but IMS is astounding. If you've got pain, this is the man to sort it."
Read moreDo I need an X-ray or scan if I have back pain?
Physiotherapists are often asked by patients if they need further investigations such as X-ray or MRI scan to help understand and treat their pain or decreased function. The simple answer is that further investigations are not always needed and can in some instances be counterproductive.
Read moreCommon lower back pain myths
In this month’s blog we explore the 4 myths commonly associated with back pain which may hold people back from recovering quicker.
Read moreCommon Office Related Work Injuries Including Sciatica, Back Pain & Tennis Elbow
The most common office injuries are neck, shoulder and upper back pain and stiffness (with, or without tension headaches), carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, lower back pain and sciatica. Most office related injuries are caused by bad posture while working at a computer resulting in the early degradation of structures within the body.
Read more5 Tips For New Mums to Avoid Back Pain
One of the most common problems we see in the clinic is new mums with backache. Some of this is due to hormonal changes within the body whilst pregnant, but another main cause is due to the stresses of carrying a child and prolonged postures you find yourself in. There are ways that you can help yourself in order to prevent back pain. Here are the 5 tips that I often give my patients.
Read more5 Posture Tips to Avoid Back and Neck Pain
The vast majority of back and neck problems that we see in the clinic can be traced back to having poor posture. My belief is that our bodies weren’t designed to sit as much as we do in modern life. Whether it is at a desk, in the car, or at home on the sofa, poor posture will over time lead to stiffness and pain. Luckily most of these problems can be avoided by taking care of your spine with good posture. Here are my 5 top tips on keeping a good posture.
Read moreOsteoarthritis Myths and Misconceptions
Here's some specialist advice from our physiotherapist Quinton Caulfield on how to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle into your advanced years. Osteoarthritis (OA) is very common in the UK, affecting around eight million people. The joints in the spine, knees, hips, and hands are the most commonly affected. If you have been diagnosed with OA, it doesn’t mean that you have to live with the pain and stiffness.
Read moreHow We Fix Chronic Back Pain
One of the most common complaints that people coming into the clinic have is of ongoing back pain. This is usually an issue that has been nagging for a long time, flaring up from time to time, settling back down again but never really going away completely. Often these flare ups are happening more frequently which is the driver for seeking some help. The good news is that these problems can always be helped and symptoms can be settled long-term.
Read moreFREE Chronic Back Pain Workshop
Many people with long-term back pain put it down to simply having a ‘bad back’. The reality is that living with back pain is not necessary and it can almost always be resolved. If you are suffering with long term back pain, why don’t you start by attending one of our educational workshops.
Read moreIntramuscular Stimulation (IMS) for Chronic Pain
If you suffer from long-term back and neck pain, chronic tightness in your shoulder or hip, tendinitis or arthritis, IMS could really be the cure you are looking for. IMS has a remarkable success rate, reducing symptoms in long term chronic conditions that may have been present for months or even years, giving long lasting and often permanent results. Some other conditions in which an underlying neuropathy is commonly a factor are whiplash, headaches, shoulder pain, and chronic hip/groin pain.
Read moreCase Study: Professional Footballer with Sciatica
Kenny, a professional footballer, suffered back pain and sciatica during a match in early 2016. He was told by specialists to stop playing football and that he needed surgery to fix the problem. A friend recommended he see Niall and try physio first. After receiving treatment, Kenny is now back playing football and has completely avoided surgery. Here is the story in his own words.
Read moreDry Needling and IMS
Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation, or IMS for short, is a technique used by physiotherapists since it was developed in the 1970s in Vancouver by the pain specialist Dr. Chan Gunn. IMS is a total system for the assessment and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain that has a neuropathic cause. It is grounded in western medical science and there is a growing body of evidence to support its efficacy.
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