As of Sunday, we’re well and truly moving into the cold, dark winter. The clocks go back, mornings get darker, the sun starts to set around 4pm and the temperature begins to drop. And with that comes something that can creep up on you unexpectedly at this time of year – back pain. I’ve already … Read more
I love a good cup of coffee on a morning. Whether it’s right in the middle of a freezing cold winter… Or on the hottest day of the year – I’ll always have my morning cup of coffee. So when I read an article a few weeks ago about how drinking coffee leads to a … Read more
With the Great British Bake-Off being one of the main topics in the clinic at the moment (and because it’s all that the girls on the team talk about) I thought now would be a good time to do something a little different and share with you some of the teams favourite recipes. Lets face … Read more
So in a few weeks the clocks are going back. And for some people that knocks them completely off track. Some people hate early mornings. Others hate dark evenings. Either way, it’s generally agreed that during Autumn and Winter your pillow and warm duvet calls louder than going for a jog. Yet since keeping active … Read more
It’s officially Autumn! And it won’t be long before the temperature becomes a lot cooler and the days shorter. The morning air will start to feel brisk, and before you know it, it’ll be time to start thinking about winter coats and woolly hats – which is why the sudden transition from summer to cooler … Read more
I wanted to answer a common question I get asked about being stiff which we get asked regularly by clients at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms:
“Paul, do you have any advice for someone like me who isn’t in a lot of pain? I’m just incredibly stiff when I wake up on a morning, and I feel it throughout the day which means I can’t do things as easily as I’d like. Any advice?”
I’ve go plenty of tips and advice to help reduce stiffness.
Have you ever experienced knee pain?
The kind that slows you down in life, niggles when you walk up and down the stairs, hurts every time you bend down, aches when you sit, and just generally leaves you feeling frustrated wondering when it’s finally going to wear off…
If that sounds like you, you’re not alone.
One of the things we worry about most as we get older is our memory, and the thought of it gradually getting worse. How do I know this? Because, a lot of people we see at the physio rooms are aged 50+, and it’s one of the most common conversations we hear before people step … Read more
Let’s face it, British Summer this year has been a little on and off. It’s definitely kept me on my toes, and I’ve even had to crank up the heating every now and then! And while Summer time is usually a great time to get outside and enjoy a bit of a garden make-over or … Read more
If you’re 50+ and want a fun way to keep active and healthy without having to face a gym, read on… Since it’s ‘Summer time’, something I hear a lot of people who visit my clinic talk about is wanting to be healthier – but one thing that holds them back is that they’re either: … Read more
