That’s a common question… Yet, whenever I get asked it, I nearly always suspect that the person it asking it me, doesn’t really want they answer to it. No, what I’m really being asked is this: “Is Physio even right for someone like me?”…. And to answer them both at the same time, I often … 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
The shoulder blade or scapula as we physio’s know it plays a very important part in the function of the shoulder joint. This flat triangular shaped bone has the ability to move in lots of different directions and ultimately allows your arm to move properly Now, to understand why the shoulder blade is important you … Read more
Pregnancy Pain – Stories from inside the treatment room. Sound familiar? Is it just me or is there something of a Baby Boom at the moment? This last month has been like none other. The number of expectant mums walking (and waddling) into our treatment rooms has been greater than ever! Was … Read more
So today I’d like to inform you of Repetitive strain injuries at work: Recently, I Have seen a lot of clients with what we call repetitive strain injuries. All the long hours/ overtime at work to save up for the summer holidays must be taking its toll on a lot of people. The problem is … Read more
In the past whenever I’ve heard someone say that posture is important, or that you can do damage if you don’t sit or stand currently i didn’t quite pay attention to the importance of it. There is nothing worse than hearing: “Stand up straight, or ” sit properly”, and “stop slouching!…” However sometimes it can’t … Read more
After a great trip to Disneyland Paris I’m sat enjoying the last few hours of my time off and aching everywhere……but a good ache knowing we’ve had a great time. My girlfriend’s little girl loved it…..her highlights were definitely when Minnie Mouse blew her a kiss and seeing Rapunzel….it’s all she’s talked about since! (come … Read more
Hello lovely people, hope you all had a great weekend. Here is a little something for all the cricket, sport lovers out there. Now I don’t know if you’ve been watching the cricket World Cup but what an innings by AB De Villiers. It was just pure natural clean hitting……..but it did get me thinking … Read more
Extract written by our very own Massage Queen, Jo 🙂 Have you taken up a new hobby after the Christmas period? Or are you sticking to your New Years Resolution? Yes?… Ah brill, good to know it’s not just me on a health kick. This past month alone I’ve seen many clients who have … Read more
Is ligament damage worse than muscle damage? This is a question I hear from every client when I tell them they’ve damaged their ligaments and usually it’s going to take a little longer than it would be to heal the same degree of damage in a muscle. In order to fully answer this … Read more
