If you are someone who suffers from frozen shoulder then try these stretches. In addition to good posture, these Physio stretches can really help to reduce pressure on the shoulders and give you relief from pain.
Read moreWhat Is Frozen Shoulder?
You may have heard of someone with a frozen shoulder but do you know what it is or what can be done about it? Firstly its medical name is adhesive capsulitis and it really refers to a tightening and thickening within the joint capsule of the shoulder. It is typically associated with an increase in pain, increased stiffness and a loss of range of movement within the shoulder. The onset of pain can be gradual or appear more sudden without trauma or injury to the area.
Read moreWalking For Exercise
With busier lifestyles, time at a premium and the winter cutting the daylight hours, how can we work towards a healthier way of life? One of the simplest forms of exercise is walking! Walking is free, can be done from almost anywhere at anytime and comes with added benefits to health and wellbeing. Check out our tips to increase your daily exercise and find out how your health will benefit from stepping up the step count.
Read more3 Physio Exercises For Hip Joint Pain
If you have hip pain and/or stiffness then you can try these hip stretches that I find are great for patients with these symptoms. These stretches can often be enough to increase hip flexibility and give you relief from 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 more3 Stretches For Shoulder Pain And Injury
If you are someone who suffers from shoulder pain then try these stretches. In addition to good posture, these Physio stretches can really help to reduce pressure on the shoulders and give you relief from pain.
Read moreMassage Therapy At The Physiotherapy Place
We are delighted to now offer Massage Therapy as a service at The Physiotherapy Place. Welcome to the team Vanessa Skelton! Vanessa is a BTEC Level 5 (equivalent to degree level) therapist offering sports and remedial massage and soft tissue therapy for the treatment of chronic pain and soft tissue injuries. Vanessa also offers oncology massage for those living with cancer; and pregnancy and post-natal massages.
Read moreHow To Stretch Out A Rotator Cuff Injury
If you have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury, then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with the same symptoms. These stretches, along with good posture, can often be enough to take the pressure off the rotator cuff tendons and give you relief from pain.
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 moreOur Top Three Upper Back Pain Exercises
Check out our favourite stretches to help you treat your upper back pain. If you are someone who suffers from upper back pain or get muscle ache between your shoulder blades then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with the same symptoms. These stretches, along with good posture, will ease the tension in your upper back and help to keep the muscles relaxed.
Read more3 Exercises For Knee Injuries and Pain
If you suffer from knee pain and/or stiffness then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with that complaint. These stretches can often be enough to mobilise the knee, reduce pressure on the joint and give you relief from pain.
Read moreTop 3 Stretches For Sciatica
If you are someone who suffers from sciatica then try these stretches. In addition to good posture, these Physio stretches can really help to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve and give you some pain relief.
Read more3 Stretches For Lower Back Pain
If you are one of the many people suffering from lower back pain then here are the most common stretches that I give to patients with the same problem. Along with good posture, these stretches will help to ease the pressure on the lower back to give you relief from pain.
Read more3 Physio Exercises for Disc Pain In Your Back
If you are someone who suffers from disc issues in your back then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with the same symptoms. These stretches, along with good posture, can often be enough to reduce pressure on the discs and give you relief from pain.
Read moreThe Best 3 Exercises For Neck Pain And Injury
Check out our top 3 stretches for neck pain and injury that can be done at home. We describe each stretch and let you know how often to stretch and for how long.
Read moreHow To Deal With A Hamstring Injury
A hamstring injury typically causes a sudden, sharp pain in the back of the thigh that may stop you mid-stride. After such an injury you may have difficulty extending the knee without pain. Like most sprains and strains, hamstring injuries are usually caused by excessive stretching (tearing) of muscle fibres or other soft tissues beyond their limits. To understand the injury and to find out the best way to treat and prevent hamstring problems, read our full blog.
Read moreKeeping Active In Retirement
The world health organisation (WHO) indicates that older adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity every week. Physical activity and exercise are key contributors to lifelong independence and wellbeing in the older population. Many adults aged 65 and over spend, on average, 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group.
Read moreRunners Knee
Of the various aches and niggles that are common in runners, runners knee is one of the most common and can also be one of the most debilitating. Runners knee is the layman term for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, a condition that causes pain in the front of the knee due to irritation of the underside of the kneecap.
Read moreBursitis - A Common Cause Of Hip, Knee And Shoulder Pain
Bursitis is perhaps the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition affecting the body. A bursa is a fluid filled sac that your body uses to decrease friction. They are typically found near the point that tendons attach to bone, such as at the elbow, kneecap, and hip, so that the tendon slides harmlessly over the bursa and does not get damaged by the hard surface of the bone.
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.
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