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Some Surprising Facts About Posture
Your posture is one of the first things other people notice about you and can affect so much more in your life than just spinal health. Healthy posture has been linked to better respiratory health and has even been shown to affect your confidence. In this article, we explore a few other surprising facts about […]
The Two Minute Workout Challenge
Adding movement to your day when you work in an office or at home can be difficult. When it comes to exercise, making more movement a part of your daily routine can make a big difference to your overall health if done often enough. There are a few quick and easy suggestions to add more […]
LCL Tears
What is the LCL? The knee is one of the largest joints in the body and has only one plane of movement. This means it bends and straightens but does not twist (much) or move from side to side. To keep the knee from moving in other directions, the knee is supported by many strong […]
Tips to Optimise Your Physiotherapy Sessions
Physiotherapy treatment can be life changing, helping you recover from traumatic injuries, chronic pain and get you on the road to your best performance levels. There are ways to make sure you are optimising the effects of your treatment time. Here are a few tips from our team to help you get the most out […]
Gluteal Tendinopathy
What is Gluteal Tendinopathy? When tendons are repeatedly placed under more tension than they can deal with, they can have a failed healing response. This can cause changes to the structure of the tendon and is known as a tendinopathy. When this occurs in the tendons of the gluteal muscles it is referred to as […]
How Your Brain Changes Your Pain
Pain is a complex and deeply personal experience, shaped by both physical and psychological factors. Understanding how the brain processes pain can help improve management strategies and overall well-being. All pain, regardless of its cause, must be recognised and processed by the brain for you to become aware of it. Pain is actually a vital […]
The Hidden Benefits Of Learning A New Skill
When thinking about getting fit and exercising more, our first thoughts are usually that we should join a gym or start jogging. While these are both worthwhile activities, we know that if you dislike the activity you’re doing, the long-term benefits are usually not enough to keep you committed. There are a few things that […]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling on the thumb side of your wrist. It occurs when the tendons that move your thumb—the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)—become irritated and inflamed as they pass through a small tunnel near the base of your thumb. This swelling can […]
Easy Ways to Stay Pain-Free While Travelling
The holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with many people taking to the skies, roads, and rails to visit loved ones or explore new destinations. While the excitement of travel is undeniable, the long hours spent sitting can lead to common complaints such as lower back pain, neck stiffness, […]
Five Holiday Challenges from your Physio
With the approach of the silly season, many people begin to consider their New Year’s goals. Unfortunately, we all know what the success rates are for the average new years resolution – most goals have been abandoned by the first day back to work. One way to improve your health and start your year strong […]