One of the big health mistakes that people make in summer time is think that walking or jogging is the only way to enjoy the fresh air. Yet, the health benefits of doing something like “cycling” are endless. For me, it’s rivaled only by swimming. Doing regular cycling can help improve physical fitness, ease mental … Read more
With more people being outside and active at this time of year, we are seeing more people that ever in my physio rooms. So let share some tips to help your avoid a summer of living with painful “knees”: First, here’s a quick question: are any “irritating” noises coming out of your knees yet? If … Read more
What actually is a bursitis? I have recently been seeing quite a few clients suffering from bursitis, but very few actually know what a bursitis is. Now to understand a little about bursitis and why people get it you first need to know exactly what a bursae is. A bursae is a fluid … Read more
This question was sent to me yesterday by a reader suffering with knee pain: === “Paul, I’ve suffered on-off type knee pain now for more than a year. What I can’t put my finger on is when it started or why, and more confusing is that my pain gets worse at the day goes on. … Read more
Hey everyone! So when I was thinking about writing this months blog I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share a really awkward/embarrassing experience from my holiday to Thailand.. When I go on holiday I’m not one to sit and relax the whole time.. I get ichy feet and like to … Read more
Did you know that May is “National Walking Month”?… The month that most people are likely to get on their walking shoes and get some very gentle exercise in the form of “walking”. As a result, it’s also THE most likely time of the year that we see people in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and … Read more
Quick question: “Are any irritating noises coming out of your knees yet?” If not, give it time… …Because, as you no doubt know, “clicking, clunking and cracking” are common, audible sounds that come as an inevitable consequence of growing older and they become more noticeable somewhere in the 40-50 age bracket. Chances are that if … Read more
So last week I wrote about why knee pain is so common and why knees make a lot of unwanted noises… This week, some tips on how to limit both of the above. To avoid, or get relief from, knee pain that happens because of a gradual wear and tear process (as I’ve just described … Read more
Post by our Knee specialist Jonny Corner: I Have been hearing a lot of confusion from people regarding exercising with arthritis. I have heard clients mention that they rest and avoid exercise when they experience pain from arthritis. I have also worryingly heard that many clients regard arthritis as something they have no control over … Read more
It was just the other day when I was sat people watching whilst having a coffee that it got me thinking about high heels. I must have saw about twenty different girls and women walk along the streets of Durham, stumbling about in high heels. Now I myself love a new pair of high heels, … Read more
