What Actually Is A Bursitis? Your Question’s Answered

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

Neck And Shoulder Pain: The Shoulder Blade And Impingement Syndrome And What To Do About It

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

Chronic Joint Pain: Does Acupuncture Really Work For Joint Pain?

This month I’d like to talk to you about Acupuncture… Now a lot of people have heard of it but aren’t entirely sure what acupuncture actually entails… so let me explain: Acupuncture is a form of physiotherapy used at Paul Gough physio rooms however from my experience it is one of the lesser known/understood forms … Read more

Prescription Foot Orthotics: Walk A Mile In My Shoes…

Confessions of a loved up physio Hello lovely people it’s Jonny here again and by do I have a story to tell you…. Walk a mile in my shoes:  I haven’t long been back from a weekend away for my stag do in lovely Dublin! and yes for those who don’t already know I am … Read more

Sports Injury: To Heat Or Not To Heat?

Well fancy seeing you here…Today I want to talk to you about… Ice or Heat? Now here is a question I get asked a lot about which works best and for an injury. Most people know that Applying ice or heat to an injured area can help speed up recovery, however from my experience… lots … Read more

Sciatica: Person Asks “Why Does My Back Problem Cause Such Severe Pain Down The Back Of My Leg?”

Article Written By Specialist Physio, Jonny corner in response to a question from a client of his concerned about Sciatica. There’s more tips and advice to help ease back pain and sciatica, here: www.paulgoughphysio.com/back-pain “If I’ve got back pain — Why am I getting a shooting pain down the back of my leg?”. This is … Read more