Going to your Maidenhead physio centre for soft tissue manipulation for the first time can be quite nerve-wracking, as you may not know what to expect… and if you’re in pain for whatever reason, you may be feeling anxious about your level of discomfort as your practitioner oves the affected tissue. There’s really nothing to […]
06
Jan
Jan
It is the start of the new year, which is the time when many people try to become healthier, ditching the Christmas chocolates in favour of a membership at the gym. Indeed, exercising more is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions, with half of those surveyed saying this was their goal for 2020, […]
06
Jan
Jan
Making sure you’re getting all the right vitamins and nutrients in your body – and that you’re getting the right amount – is essential to keep ill health well at bay. No doubt if you’re already leading a healthy and active lifestyle, you’re already eating lots of produce that is great for you and your […]
04
Jan
Jan
It is the start of the new year, which is the time when many people try to become healthier, ditching the Christmas chocolates in favour of a membership at the gym. Indeed, exercising more is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions, with half of those surveyed saying this was their goal for 2020, […]
28
Nov
Nov
While it can be easy to think that it’s only older people who get injured playing sports, this is far from the truth. New data published in the US shows which sports are responsible for the most number of young people visiting the emergency room (ER). CNN shared the findings, noting that American football was […]
08
Nov
Nov
Keeping fit and active is important, no matter how old you are, but no matter how fit you are if you train hard each and every week you’re sure to sustain an injury of some kind whatsoever… which is why it’s so important to have a good Maidenhead physiotherapy specialist on hand to help you […]
22
Aug
Aug
Shall I or Shall I not stretch my Hamstring? Hamstring stretches seem to be one of the most popular stretches we all do. Most of us have done them at some point in our lives. The truth is in some cases the Hamstring Stretches will be no benefit to us or even can hinder the […]
14
Jun
Jun
There are a large number of conditions treated by physiotherapy, with treatment proving to be very effective in helping patients fully recover. The most common injuries include ankle sprain, hamstring strain, shin splints, knee injuries, groin pull and tennis elbow. Sprains are injuries to ligaments, the tough bands connecting bones in a joint. Stretching ligaments […]
14
May
May
A physiotherapist will first assess the causes for a patient’s back and neck pain through a thorough examination of the spine and thoracic mobility. Advice would then be given on how best to maintain mobility. Treatment may include manual therapy to help a patient regain lost mobility along with instructions on how to achieve ideal […]
14
Apr
Apr
Exercise is a specific and effective treatment for many knee and hip problems. Strength in the muscles around a damaged knee or hip will help recovery. When you have knee or hip replacement surgery, your surgeon should suggest that you do physical rehabilitation post op. A key part of your recovery is a regular exercise […]