At the Paul Gough Physio Rooms we’re always helping patients who want to lead an active, independent lifestyle free from pain, but sometimes the thought of stepping foot in the gym alone can be off-putting, or even the thought of having to switch an exercise DVD on to follow along with from your living room, … Read more
Feel pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise and go about your day? Something could be out of balance (and it’s probably not what you think!) Here at Paul Gough Physio Rooms we help people daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain… and it’s safe to say that imbalances … Read more
If you’re heading on holiday anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that flying can have on your back. Let me explain: Cramped legroom, uncomfortable seating and being confined to a small space all contribute to lower back pain during and after a … Read more
The other day I was on the phone with one of our regular patients, Lynne… She’s aged 57 from the Fens, and said… “I was making the most of the bank holiday weekend by visiting Guisborough and walking around Roseberry Topping. I was fine when I got home, but then in the morning when I … Read more
There are days when everything seems to go your way… Days when every traffic light is green, every person you walk past on the street gives you a smile, and you wake up feeling great after a decent nights sleep. Those days you feel on top of the world like nothing can go wrong. But … Read more
If you’ve ever hobbled off of the dance floor at a wedding with your heels in hand, or if you’ve ever found yourself looking forward to the moment you go home after a long day spent in meetings, so you can slip your new pair of suit shoes off – you’ll know shoes can easily … Read more
Let’s be honest, a lot of us spend our workdays cooped up indoors under bright office lights, our eyes fixed on computer screens for hours, drinking copious amounts of tea, to then return home to bask in the glow of our TV screens… But spending too much time inside isn’t good for you. And getting … Read more
If you drive fairly long distances to and from work everyday, if your job requires you to drive long hours, or, if you’re the designated driver in your family – it’s likely you’ve experienced back pain. In fact around 30-60% of drivers report having back pain at some point in their life, and a … Read more
Exercising that many of our patients at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms want to continue with as they move into retirement. Keeping active and healthy often becomes a priority as we notice slight changes. But what happens when you get back pain from the thing that was meant to help? Recently at the Paul Gough … Read more
Tis’ the season to eat everything covered in chocolate! The supermarket shelves are filled with egg shaped chocolates, hot cross buns, Easter treats fill the bakery aisle and creme eggs take over the sweets section. And if you’re anything like me, and have the world’s biggest sweet tooth (so much so that once you start, … Read more
