It’s that time of year again, and chances are that at some time in your life you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution – and then broken it. You’ve probably sat down and made a list of habit-changing, self-improving, mood-boosting things that you vow to do next year. However come the end of January, most of … Read more
Here’s a quick read article from Physiotherapist Jonny… If your anything like myself around this time of the year, you’re probably thinking about starting a more active, healthy lifestyle. But that’s the hard part Isn’t it?… Getting started!! You just need that extra bit of drive or a spark that ignites you on the road … Read more
Lets talk about a healthy habit that might be able to keep you healthy and active (and burn more calories than you might think! – Which might not be needed of course), around the festive season. Shopping! Especially Christmas shopping – probably the busiest shopping month of the year. Now Christmas shopping can do one … Read more
Let me tell you a story about a patient who called the clinic last week, who REALLY struggles with getting out of bed in the morning… David gave us a call struggling with severe back pain – back pain so bad that it was stopping him from even walking! David wanted an emergency Physio appointment, … Read more
Christmas is coming around fast, and it’s that time of year… …When a Sunday morning run, or game of football is exchanged for a big night out at the work Christmas party… …that usually involves A LOT of dancing, and LOTS of alcohol! All year long you’ve been working hard to exercise regularly, walking and … Read more
As we head into winter, the same thing might happen to you as it does most people… And if you already find it hard enough to deal with stress in your day-to-day life, chances are you find it even more difficult with the festive frenzy that comes around this time of year. And even though … Read more
Time for some winter running tips… So right now, I’m being asked lots of questions from newspaper column readers and patients about what my top tips are for running in the winter. Let’s face it; one of the hardest parts of winter running is simply stepping foot out of a warm house and getting out … Read more
Now we’re well and truly moving into the cold and dark winter, lets talk about back pain… Something that comes around unexpectedly this time of year. If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced a few aches in your lower back when the temperature begins to drop. Those aches … Read more
So this Sunday the “Santa Fun Run” happening in Ward Jackson Park, Hartlepool returns for the 8th time… And whilst I was enjoying a latte and playing with my Son Harry on the swings this weekend, I was told by the staff that they’re expecting a great turn out this year… And with that in … Read more
Are you currently suffering with, or have you suffered with shoulder pain before?… It’s one of the greatest mysteries of being 50+ – the sudden onset of shoulder pain and stiffness that often creeps up on people with no warning and usually offers NO explanation. Sometimes it just happens. I’ve had a number of patients … Read more
