Has this ever happened to you? You’re going about your day doing your usual day-to-day jobs, you could be doing something as simple as taking the rubbish out, weeding the front garden, folding up your washing or even changing the bed then all of a sudden you feel a sharp pain in your back and … Read more
Confused about whether you should use ice or heat to help ease your back pain?… Our Physio Sammy is here to answer your question, read on!… === Easily one of the most common questions I get asked on a daily basis, and it’s something that confuses many people too… “Should I use ice or heat … Read more
Got this question asked in my clinic this week that I wanted to share with you (it’s a common question I get asked often on the topic of back pain)… “Paul, I’m desperate to get back into shape after suffering with a bad back for long time. Can you continue to stay fit and active … Read more
We’ve all been there… That time when a New Year is around the corner and after a month of eating too much, and maybe not exercising enough like we should, we make a pact to be more active and healthy by the time January comes around. Which is great! And I love nothing more than … Read more
Sometimes it happens. You’re going about your day nicely, you feel great and don’t think twice about any ‘health problems’ because they’re way off in the future anyway, but then all of a sudden you feel a twinge in your lower-back… And immediately you know something’s not right. Maybe you even begin to kid yourself … Read more
Let’s answer a pressing question which a new patient recently emailed in asking for the answer to: (And lets see if we can get YOU a bit more flexible and feeling healthier in the process…) === “Paul, what exercises can I do to loosen up and improve flexibility in my lower back? It would also … Read more
Let me tell you a story about a patient who called the clinic last week, who REALLY struggles with getting out of bed in the morning… David gave us a call struggling with severe back pain – back pain so bad that it was stopping him from even walking! David wanted an emergency Physio appointment, … Read more
Now we’re well and truly moving into the cold and dark winter, lets talk about back pain… Something that comes around unexpectedly this time of year. If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced a few aches in your lower back when the temperature begins to drop. Those aches … Read more
Ok, I know we’re still in November, but most people have got their Christmas party (or parties!), scheduled in their diaries already. And if you, or anyone you know is anything like my Mam, the Christmas party outfit will be planned already… or at least ready to be purchased. Anyway, last year one of my … Read more
It’s official…. We can retire our summer t-shirts and pack away the BBQ. The colder weather has arrived here in Northern England, but there’s no need to store away your running shoes and workout gear with your swimming shorts just because it’s not as warm outside… And because of this sudden change in temperature, I … Read more
