You might have seen them in the supermarket, heard of a friend using them, or read about them online, but exactly what are orthotic insoles, and are they worth getting? To help you answer this question, we have pulled together all the common questions that our team get asked about orthotic insoles and provide you … Read more
Do you think you might have tennis elbow pain after starting to exercise more or a long weekend of gardening? At this time of year, we start to see lots of patients who come to us with various overuse injuries as they return to activities that they’ve not done in a while when the nice … Read more
Nearly everyone will experience some form of lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. Lower back pain is a major cause of missed work. How many of you suffered from lower back pain during lockdown when you started working from home? That’s because the lower back supports the weight of the upper body … Read more
Chronic knee pain is something many cyclists suffer from and everyone wants to reduce knee pain when cycling. It may have started off as a twinge, a slight feeling of discomfort, but that can develop into regular, constant pain that stops you from the enjoyment of cycling – and could even lead to surgery. Whatever … Read more
Swimming is a fine daily habit which keeps your joints supple and muscles loose, but is swimming good for you if you suffer from shoulder pain? It’s great for your heart and lungs and above all, it maintains your independence and adds social interaction to your routine. It’s important – like it is in any … Read more
Foot pain is a very common problem, one which can affect us all in our everyday lives. But it has many possible causes, making it hard at times even for health care professionals to find the cause and reason why. Foot pain symptoms can offer clues, but it’s a myriad of issues and it’s all … Read more
Gardening and tending to your garden in the spring – as you will be doing right now – can cause problems: But how can you prevent back pain when gardening? It’s a common issue, something many people, especially those aged 50+ can suffer from. Gardening works a lot of muscles and joints, involves a wide … Read more
Can stress cause body aches and pains? Your first instinct might be no, but actually, stress can cause body aches and make recovering from injuries last much longer. Life, for everyone, is full of stressful situations. And stress can cause body aches and pains. The little aches and slight pains may be different, but they … Read more
Running is usually one of the first things that people think about if they want to get a little bit fitter, lose some weight and feel healthier – so we have put together some running tips for beginners which are simple, easy to follow and will help reduce the chances of injury. When you are … Read more
