So, last week I wrote to you all about why the way you’re sleeping might actually be causing you aches and pains… Now you know how to adjust your sleeping positions to prevent waking up with a sore back or neck, I thought it would be a good idea to keep on the topic of … Read more
A few months ago one of my patients Keith, fractured his leg for the first time… He was out on a bike ride, cycling down a hill, lost control, fell off and then…yep! Keith fractured his leg! Fortunately the break wasn’t anything too ‘major’, but breaking any bone is going to take some time to … Read more
Here’s a quick email I received last week from one of our patients David, 59, Brierton… === “Hi Paul, I wanted to send you over an email as I’ve been concerned about my neck these last few days. It’s always been a bit sore, but I never thought much of it. However recently, I’ve been … Read more
Ever wondered what exactly a “High Ankle” sprain is?… Well, don’t worry if that term has confused you! Our Physiotherapist Jonny has written a post all about it – so by the end of this, you’ll never be wondering again!… Here’s Jonny… There’s been a few clients come in to see me recently who have … Read more
Following on from my article last week about the Great North Run and how to get across the finish line easily, I had a reader and regular patient of mine, Jane, ask me this question… “Hey Paul, this is my first time running such a long distance, once I get to the finish line, how … Read more
As we head into winter, there’s a chance that the same thing will happen to you as it does most people… That being, your knee pain increases. And with that in mind, let me tell you this short story: So the other day I had a lady called Emily, aged 67 (from The Headland) call … Read more
It’s that time of year again… My Physio clinic is getting swarmed with countless people getting themselves prepared for the Great North Run in just over a week’s time! Thing is, these patients may be putting the miles in to get across the finish line in the best time, but! And here’s a big but … Read more
That’s a common question… Yet, whenever I get asked it, I nearly always suspect that the person it asking it me, doesn’t really want they answer to it. No, what I’m really being asked is this: “Is Physio even right for someone like me?”…. And to answer them both at the same time, I often … Read more
The other day I was on the phone with one of my regular patients Jill… She’s aged 53 from the Fens, and said… “I was making the most of the lovely weather the other day by getting out in the garden. I was fine to begin with but then a few hours later my back … Read more
So, I was chatting with one of my patients James the other day, he’s a keen runner, clocks up over 20 miles a week… almost addicted! And he was telling me that this one thing happened to him whilst he was out on his morning run. Chances are, it’s happened to you, too. And, what’s … Read more
