We often take our physical health for granted, not giving our bodies a second thought – until we suddenly find ourselves experiencing stiffness, aches and pains, and loss of strength and mobility… and then it’s all we can think about! In such circumstances, it can be beneficial to go and see a physiotherapist who will […]
Aches and pains are typical and to be expected over the years, but it’s still important to listen to your body and pay close attention to the signals it gives you. If you experience any pain or discomfort that you would consider to be out of the ordinary, it’s essential that you seek medical advice […]
The first snowfall of the winter has been forecast for parts of the UK this week (October 20th), so now’s the time to make sure you have all your winter woollies close to hand and that the central heating system is fit for purpose! But it’s also time for many of you, no doubt, to […]
One very common physical complaint that children make – particularly those of primary school age – is that of growing pains, which can manifest during periods of especially fast growth. It’s not entirely clear what causes growing pains in some children, but experts suggest that it might be down to the likes of increased physical […]
This week is Back Care Awareness Week, running between October 6th to 11th, so now’s the perfect time to prioritise back health, check in with yourself and make sure that you’re doing all you can to look after yourself. Back pain is one of the most common conditions that people can experience, affecting anyone at […]
New health and fitness trends come to the fore online all the time and, of course, it’s incredibly tempting to tap into them all to see if they can help you hit your goals. This year alone has seen everything from yoga flows combined with strength training, dancing with functional exercises, martial arts with cardio, […]
If you find yourself waking up in the morning with stiffness in your fingers, as well as pain and tenderness, and difficulty in straightening one or more of your fingers, it may well be that you have trigger finger – also known as stenosing flexor tenosynovitis. It’s thought that this condition is caused by inflammation […]
If you get a lot of exercise or are generally physically active, you may well experience shin splints at some point, characterised by pain in the lower leg, around the shin bone. Also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, the condition is not usually a serious one but, even so, it’s important to know how […]
World Physiotherapy Day has just taken place (September 8th), with this year’s theme set as healthy ageing, with a focus on preventing falls and frailty… which is something that everyone can benefit from, regardless of how old they are. Preventing frailty Research shows that the average age of frailty onset is 69, where frailty is […]
While there’s no doubt that getting regular exercise is excellent for your physical, mental and emotional health, it’s important to make sure that you train within your remit and listen to your body so you don’t cause undue stress and strain. If you’re keen to increase your activity levels without increasing your risk of injury, […]