Deep tissue massage is effective – what does it actually do?
Katie Breeze, one of our Sports Injury Therapists and Deep Tissue Massage Therapists answers the ‘what does massage do? question. "Well, I like the...
A foam roller – what is it good for?
We are always looking for ways that our patients can engage with their care and control it wherever possible and this is where the foam roller comes i...
Sitting posture not great? Here’s what to do – good post from HealthNews
Poor sitting posture? Can't get comfortable in your chair? Here's What You Can Do This is a really good blog article about the importance of your si...
“I’ve got sciatica” – well, no, you probably haven’t.
It’s been a day of patients coming in and telling us that they have got sciatica. I am now pretty skeptical about this diagnosis. It is used, badly,...
Why low-back pain gets worse when you bend over – and what you can do about it
You will know that low back pain is often triggered when you bend over. Or, if you have it already, your low back pain is made even worse. I have been...
I’ve trapped a nerve – no you probably haven’t
We've been hearing this a bit and it's getting on my nerves. If someone tells you they have 'trapped a nerve' they are more than likely wrong. If yo...
Cramp free camping
Dele writes: If you’re planning on camping and exploring the great British outdoors this summer, then here are a few ways to avoid undue pain and cram...
My GP won’t get an MRI done – why?
My low-back is really painful and I want an MRI done – my GP says no. Why? The background: A recent study called Red Flag Screening for Low Back Pa...
Why do my right shoulder muscles hurt more than my left?
I’ve been explaining why one set of shoulder muscles hurt more than the other today. The question: The reason your right* shoulder muscles are usual...