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 allRead More…
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Running Tips For Beginners – Avoid Injuries And Improve Your Health
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 areRead More…
How Do I Start Running? Plus, Tips To Protect Your Knees And Legs From Running Injuries
How Do I Start Running And Prevent Running Injuries? After an extremely long wait (and two false starts!), Saturday the 24th July 2021 was a day that many of us have been waiting for: the return of parkrun. There’s been an amazing atmosphere in the Paul Gough Physio Rooms over the past week, withRead More…
What Do I Do When I Pull A Muscle?
At Paul Gough Physio Rooms many of our patients are surprised to hear about how easy it can be to pull a muscle… especially when you do something as simple as sneezing! Have you ever pulled a muscle? Chances are you have… and when you do, believe me, you’ll know about it! Most people, including myself, don’t realise how detrimental pullingRead More…
Why should I walk? Plus, top tips on how to walk without causing injuries to your Calves and Achilles
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, moreRead More…
How do I stop knee and leg injuries before they start? Plus, four Northeast walks for all ages
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 peopleRead More…
What If Your Back Pain Is Caused By Your Hips? And Knee Pain From Your Ankles?…
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…
6 Shoe Mistakes That Could Be Causing Your Foot Pain
If you’ve ever hobbled off of the dance floor at a wedding with your heels in hand, or if you’ve ever found yourself looking forward to the moment you go home after a long day spent in meetings, so you can slip your new pair of suit shoes off – you’ll know shoes can easilyRead More…
How To Ease Ankle Pain As Soon As It Strikes And Return To Exercise Safely
Sometimes it happens… You’re out on a run, enjoying the pace, you finally feel like you’ve got it in you to run a little further than you did last time, then all of a sudden OUCH! Something in your ankle doesn’t feel quite right… So you slow down, give it a stretch and give runningRead More…
Running Tips: “Do I Run… Or Do I Rest?” (After An Injury)
One of my patients Karl asked a great question last week, which crosses the minds of many runners (after an injury): === “Paul, although I’m over my ankle injury now and know I can return back to exercise safely, I still have a lack of confidence when I set out to run. When I runRead More…