Ultrasound therapy has been used by physiotherapists since the 1950s and remains a popular and evidenced intervention for a variety of injuries. It can be a very useful treatment adjunct in acute injuries as well as chronic long-term injuries, helping us to make a quick and full recovery.
Read more3 Exercises For Knee Injuries and Pain
If you suffer from knee pain and/or stiffness then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with that complaint. These stretches can often be enough to mobilise the knee, reduce pressure on the joint and give you relief from pain.
Read morePain at the front of the knee.
Anterior knee pain refers to pain or ache towards the front of the knee possibly just behind the patella (kneecap). Often patients report their pain being aggravated by walking on stairs, prolonged sitting with a bent knee, squatting, running or jumping activities. The thigh muscles may feel weak and you may have episodes of giving way, especially when walking down stairs. You may hear a cracking or feel a grating sensation behind the kneecap when moving the knee. Occasionally swelling may be present towards the front of your knee.
Read moreTop 3 Stretches For Sciatica
If you are someone who suffers from sciatica then try these stretches. In addition to good posture, these Physio stretches can really help to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve and give you some pain relief.
Read moreDo I need an X-ray or scan if I have back pain?
Physiotherapists are often asked by patients if they need further investigations such as X-ray or MRI scan to help understand and treat their pain or decreased function. The simple answer is that further investigations are not always needed and can in some instances be counterproductive.
Read morePain In The Shoulder Blade
Given that there are no less than 17 muscles that attach to the shoulder blade and that it is a key link between the upper limb and the trunk of the body, it is no surprise that pain often arises from this area. Although it is possible to injure this area from trauma such as in a car accident, it is far more common that pain in the shoulder blade region comes on with no specific incident to blame.
Read moreAchilles Pain
Whether you’re a runner or a walker, male or female, pain in the Achilles tendon is a common problem. The achilles tendon has to tolerate the highest loads in the body – up to 10 times your body weight during running, jumping, hopping and walking.
If you’re suffering with a problem with your Achilles tendon then it’s likely to be tender to touch and may feel stiff, particularly in the morning.
Read more3 Stretches For Lower Back Pain
If you are one of the many people suffering from lower back pain then here are the most common stretches that I give to patients with the same problem. Along with good posture, these stretches will help to ease the pressure on the lower back to give you relief from pain.
Read morePersistent Headaches
Headaches are one of the most debilitating types of pain, causing physical and emotional stress as it can be very difficult to concentrate whilst in the grip of one. There are many different factors that can lead to headaches and one of the most common causes are issues related to the neck which can refer pain and tension into the head.
Read more3 Physio Exercises for Disc Pain In Your Back
If you are someone who suffers from disc issues in your back then you can try these stretches that I often give to patients with the same symptoms. These stretches, along with good posture, can often be enough to reduce pressure on the discs and give you relief from pain.
Read moreCommon lower back pain myths
In this month’s blog we explore the 4 myths commonly associated with back pain which may hold people back from recovering quicker.
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