Swimming is a fine daily habit which keeps your joints supple and muscles loose, but is swimming good for you if you suffer from shoulder pain? It’s great for your heart and lungs and above all, it maintains your independence and adds social interaction to your routine. It’s important – like it is in anyRead More…
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…
Gardening and tending to your garden in the spring – as you will be doing right now – can cause problems: But how can you prevent back pain when gardening? It’s a common issue, something many people, especially those aged 50+ can suffer from. Gardening works a lot of muscles and joints, involves a wideRead More…
There’s a phrase I like to use a LOT. And it’s worth remembering as age passes you by: You don’t get old and slow, you get slow and old. Think about it. The slower you get the older you feel. So if you want to stay independent in retirement, keep moving! Stay Independent In RetirementRead More…
“What’s the benefits of private physiotherapy, and why shouldn’t I just use the NHS?” At the Paul Gough Physio Rooms, we have spoken to a lot of patients lately who have been asking about the benefits of private physiotherapy, and the advantages compared to the free healthcare service in the UK. In this blog, we’reRead More…
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…
The healthcare service may be a free “point of call”, but what is the real cost of waiting for free physiotherapy? Recently at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms clinic, we’ve been getting asked many questions about private physiotherapy and the benefits of choosing this over the free healthcare service available in the UK. The benefitsRead More…
The health benefits of cycling are endless. For a lot of people, not being able to cycle or exercise regularly massively affects their health and quality of life. To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Doing regular cycling and regular exercise can help improve physical fitness, ease mental stress (with theRead More…
Tips for how to stay fit in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s… this a regular topic in the Paul Gough Physio Rooms. Patients often ask us… “How do I stay fit in my 50s and beyond?” “How can I stay active in retirement?” Most of the problems I see as a physio, suchRead More…
This month’s patient success story is about a Hartlepool grandmother with elbow pain, that is once again able to enjoy time playing with her family after receiving expert advice and physiotherapy treatment. If you think you need physiotherapy for elbow pain, or if you’ve ever struggled with any kind of injury that has stopped you from enjoying timeRead More…