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 a … Read 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 a … Read more
Exercising that many of our patients at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms want to continue with as they move into retirement. Keeping active and healthy often becomes a priority as we notice slight changes. But what happens when you get back pain from the thing that was meant to help? Recently at the Paul Gough … Read 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. Have … Read 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 party … Read 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? Whether … Read 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 already … Read 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, and I feel it throughout the day which means I can’t do things as easily as I’d like. Any advice?”
I’ve go plenty of tips and advice to help reduce stiffness.
Let’s face it, British Summer this year has been a little on and off. It’s definitely kept me on my toes, and I’ve even had to crank up the heating every now and then! And while Summer time is usually a great time to get outside and enjoy a bit of a garden make-over or … Read more
Here’s a habit that every single one of us is doing daily… It’s something we spend, on average, almost nine hours doing – and that’s not taking into account the eight hours we spend lying down sleeping… Have you guessed it? It’s sitting. And I bet while you’re sat down reading this you might be … Read more
