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Bad Knees
Do you feel like you’ve been suffering with “bad knees”? Many people get achy knees as they get older and think it’s something they just have to live with. Initially, it starts off with an ache now and then that is manageable. Understandably they don’t do anything...
How to avoid injuries when running, 5 easy tips that’ll help beginners and expert runners.
It’s the time of year where people start taking advantage of the improving weather and want to get out walking and running. You’ve probably noticed while you’re out driving there’s more people making the most of the brighter mornings and evenings. Sometimes...
Pilates or Yoga?
Personally, I do Yoga 2-3 times a week. I’m trained in clinical Pilates and taught classes for years. Over lockdown I started yoga and it’s something I’ve been enjoying and benefiting from since. And I think with various spinal conditions you can get a benefit from...
How To Resolve Knee Pain In Time For Christmas
We know Christmas can be a busy time and lots of things can suddenly pop up. Whether it be visiting relatives, playing with the grandchildren on Christmas Day or putting the decorations up next month, there’s always something exciting happening. If you’ve got an ache...
Calf Pain
One of the more common conditions people come to us for help with is calf pain. Many times, their calf feels very tight on the stairs or uphill walking. They have discomfort after long walks. And often even struggle with cramps at rest. This starts to impact their...
How Do You Get Rid Of Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles issues are one of the more common pains people can experience in their life. It’s something a lot of people want help from a physio for because often the pain doesn’t go away with rest. When people tell us their story it often goes like; they tried to rest...
How Do I Know If My Back Pain Is Sciatica?
What is Sciatica? Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed where it originates in your lower back. It can cause quite a lot of discomfort which is why it is important to manage as soon as possible so you can get back to doing what you...
Sitting Is Not The New Smoking
Over the past few years people are being more and more aware of the health concerns surrounding sitting. There's been a lot of headlines which sound super shocking “Sitting is Evil,” “Sitting is the New Smoking,” and even “Sitting will kill you.” Wow, these articles...
3 Tips to Increased Wellness
Wellness is an important aspect of our lives that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We must help ourselves in these 3 areas to live our best life. At times in our busy lives, we forget to work on these things, and we can end up feeling...
How To Get Better Sleep If You Have Neck Pain
If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep because of neck pain, it can feel like you can’t get any relief. 70% of people with regular neck ache get poor quality sleep. So you’re not alone and that’s why we wrote this blog to help. This poor sleep is...