Christmas is less than a week away and that means you probably have a lot of gifts to wrap! (That’s if you haven’t finished wrapping everything up for Christmas Day just yet). For many of us, buying gifts for loved ones is enjoyable, but when it comes to wrapping it tends to be “one ofRead More…
Feel pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise and go about your day? Something could be out of balance (and it’s probably not what you think!) Here at Paul Gough Physio Rooms we help people daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain… and it’s safe to say that imbalancesRead More…
If you’re heading on holiday anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that flying can have on your back. Let me explain: Cramped legroom, uncomfortable seating and being confined to a small space all contribute to lower back pain during and after aRead More…
If you drive fairly long distances to and from work everyday, if your job requires you to drive long hours, or, if you’re the designated driver in your family – it’s likely you’ve experienced back pain. In fact around 30-60% of drivers report having back pain at some point in their life, and aRead More…
A lady emailed the clinic the other day and asked: “I get low back pain during sit-ups. Am I doing something wrong, or should I avoid them?” Great question! I’m glad this lady asked because this time of year, as people begin to get more active in preparation for the summer, we see a bigRead More…
It’s been cold the last couple of weeks here in the North East. Not just cold, but bitterly cold, (I’m sure you don’t need reminding!). And because it’s been freezing out, we’ve had a lot more people than usual struggling with aches and pains in their joints call up the Physio Rooms for help. HaveRead More…
Ok, I know I’ve written about Christmas parties already recently, but it’s different this time! Most people have their Christmas parties booked very soon (if they haven’t already had them), and it’s something that might help you out. And if you’re anything like the girls in the Physio Rooms, you’ve already got your Christmas partyRead More…
Dark mornings? Check. Needing to wrap up in more layers when leaving the house? Check. I think it’s safe to say that winter has officially arrived. Now, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy winter… But what I don’t enjoy is that the cold weather makes working out seem less than desirable. Would you agree? WhetherRead More…
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 alreadyRead 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, andRead More…