At the Paul Gough Physio Rooms, we help patients daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain… and it’s safe to say that imbalances in the body are typically the number one root cause of pain. If you’re feeling pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise, or during … Read more
Since the easing of restrictions, we’ve been seeing lots of patients in Paul Gough Physio Rooms with extreme back pain caused by sciatica, with a pain shooting down the back of their legs. Do you get a shooting pain down the back of your leg? This pain could be sciatica. Our Senior Physiotherapist, Jonny, … Read more
This month’s patient success story is about a retired NHS nurse from Peterlee, who needed help with sciatica. Our patient Barbara is now again able to get back to her day-to-day life without depending on prescribed painkillers, after receiving expert health advice and physiotherapy treatment from Paul Gough Physio Rooms. “After months of waiting for healthcare and being allocated … Read more
The healthcare service may be a free “point of call”, but what is the real cost of waiting for free physiotherapy? Recently at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms clinic, we’ve been getting asked many questions about private physiotherapy and the benefits of choosing this over the free healthcare service available in the UK. The benefits … Read more
Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise and the health benefits are endless. Walking is one of the most overlooked forms of exercise, it’s simple, free, and one of the best ways to get more active, become healthier, and lose weight without too much effort. With the weather improving and restrictions easing, more … Read more
Something we hear often at the clinic is the battle to keep walking whilst suffering with knee pain and leg pain. It’s mid-summer and one of the most perfect times of the year to get out and enjoy the fresh air and the sights of your town. So, with lockdown restrictions easing and more people … Read more
Since the re-opening of the clinic, we’ve been seeing a lot of patients who have aches and pains, specifically in placed like their knees, back or neck, that they might not have necessarily had before lockdown. A common question we get asked by people aged 50+ is: “Why has my knee, back or neck … Read more
The health benefits of cycling are endless. For a lot of people, not being able to cycle or exercise regularly massively affects their health and quality of life. To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Doing regular cycling and regular exercise can help improve physical fitness, ease mental stress (with the … Read more
Tips for how to stay fit in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s… this a regular topic in the Paul Gough Physio Rooms. Patients often ask us… “How do I stay fit in my 50s and beyond?” “How can I stay active in retirement?” Most of the problems I see as a physio, such … Read more
This month’s patient success story is about a Hartlepool grandmother with elbow pain, that is once again able to enjoy time playing with her family after receiving expert advice and physiotherapy treatment. If you think you need physiotherapy for elbow pain, or if you’ve ever struggled with any kind of injury that has stopped you from enjoying time … Read more
