You might have seen them in the supermarket, heard of a friend using them, or read about them online, but exactly what are orthotic insoles, and are they worth getting? To help you answer this question, we have pulled together all the common questions that our team get asked about orthotic insoles and provide youRead More…
Chronic knee pain is something many cyclists suffer from and everyone wants to reduce knee pain when cycling. It may have started off as a twinge, a slight feeling of discomfort, but that can develop into regular, constant pain that stops you from the enjoyment of cycling – and could even lead to surgery. WhateverRead More…
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…
Suffering with annoying knee pain when walking, finding it harder and harder to do the weekly shop, and missing out on weekend strolls around Durham? Knee pain is an extremely common problem for people over 50, and we understand how frustrating it can be. A lot of patients visit our clinics after seeing their GPRead More…
Do you want to know the fastest way to recover from knee replacement surgery, so you can get back to moving as freely as possibly, and being able to do the daily activities you once took for granted? Or are you on the waiting list for knee replacement surgery, and wondering what the best wayRead More…
A patient came into the clinic last week limping with knee pain and asked: “I’ve had this knee pain for a few weeks now, I’m not sure what I’ve done to it but I’ve tried taking paracetamol and that didn’t help. I was trying to rest it so that it wouldn’t hurt, but whenever IRead More…
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…
We’re now fully into winter. It’s now that time of year when, quite often, you need to spend 5 minutes de-icing your car before you can go anywhere. But it’s not just our cars that need a little bit more care at this time of year. Do your joints feel strange and a little bitRead More…
This month’s patient success story is about an NHS worker, Bridget, who felt her knee ‘pop’ during a busy shift at work, leaving her in a lot of knee pain. After receiving physio treatment at Paul Gough Physio Rooms, Bridget is no longer in any pain and her quality of life has gone back toRead More…
Clicking joints is something that concerns many of us, especially the patients at Paul Gough Physio Rooms… But what is the cause of it and why does it happen? A joint that decides to ‘pop’ or make a clicking sound can sometimes feel worrying, especially as you get older. I’m sure that we’ve allRead More…