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, with … Read more

Why Do My Joints Click?

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 all … Read 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 pulling … Read more

Easy tips to improve flexibility

Our physiotherapists always get asked for ‘easy tips to improve flexibility’, especially recently since lockdown restrictions have started to ease and people are able to get out and do more. Flexibility is something a lot of people struggle with, as muscles and joints getting stiffer and tighter. Flexibility is really important – it helps you … Read more