18th January 2021
Joint pain is no laughing matter and, with 1 in 5 adults over the age of 45 having osteoarthritis of some kind, it’s extremely prevalent. There are many different causes of joint pain, with arthritis being one of the most common, and it’s natural to want to find joint pain relief without reaching for medication. […]
3rd February 2020
A foot doctor can go by many names, but their work is vital. You might have heard of a podiatrist, a chiropodist, a physiotherapist – but what is the difference, and what does a foot doctor do? Here’s everything you need to know. What Does ‘Foot Doctor’ Mean? When you think of a foot doctor, […]
27th January 2020
When your training is going well and the endorphins hit, running can be the best thing in the world. But get an injury and you might need to stop altogether. Here are the most common injuries for runners, and what you can do to avoid them. Plantar Fasciitis This is one of the most niggling […]
23rd August 2017
A patient presented in clinic with significant pain in his low back and symptoms travelling down his right leg as far as his foot. It started while he was bending over an engine in his garage while restoring a classic car. He felt a sharp sudden pain and difficulty standing up straight. The pain got […]
6th February 2017
Use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) offers non-invasive, drug-free optimising of the body’s natural healing processes, making it a very useful tool when managing tears, sprains, strains and tendinopathies. We make regular use of LLLT within both our Physiotherapy & Podiatry services with very effective results. Laser Therapy is also useful for […]
30th May 2016
Our back is an amazing but complex structure. It relies on the strength of muscles around the spine but also in our abdomen to keep it strong. Doing simple exercises regularly can protect your spine and keep it free from pain. A full set of these exercises should only take around 10-15 minutes. Top Tips […]
