Quick question: How many of you have googled ‘preventing back pain?’ Yes, I thought so. We’ve all heard and read about what can cause back pain; incorrect lifting, bad posture, sports injury… but did you know that you may be making a common mistake in your daily routine, that might be encouraging back pain? WhatRead More…
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The Number One Footwear Trend To Avoid This Summer
It’s June which means one thing – Summer time is here! And out of all the things I love about Summer most – picnics, BBQ’s, flip-flops and ice cream, maybe you can guess which one of them may not be so good for you… Nope, it’s not the ice cream. It’s what you decide toRead More…
Back Pain: Unusual Ways To Ease it Without Taking Painkillers!
Back pain… It’s something you never think will happen to you (not until later on in life anyway…) Though sometimes you’re going about your day nicely. You feel well and think that any health problems you ‘might get’ are a lonnnnng way off in the future! But then suddenly, you feel a twinge in yourRead More…
Back Pain: How To Live With Less Of It When Working In An Office
Here’s a blog post written for you by our Physiotherapist Pete, on ways to manage aches and pains if you’re an office worker… === Do you work in a office based job? Do you find yourself Struggling with neck, shoulder or back pain after sitting for long periods of time? Wish there was something youRead More…
Back Pain: How To Get The Housework Done Without Making Your Back Pain Worse
Has this ever happened to you? You’re going about your day doing your usual day-to-day jobs, you could be doing something as simple as taking the rubbish out, weeding the front garden, folding up your washing or even changing the bed then all of a sudden you feel a sharp pain in your back andRead More…
Back Pain: When Do I Use Ice?… And When Do I Use Heat?
Confused about whether you should use ice or heat to help ease your back pain?… Our Physio Sammy is here to answer your question, read on!… === Easily one of the most common questions I get asked on a daily basis, and it’s something that confuses many people too… “Should I use ice or heatRead More…
Secrets To Keeping Active And Mobile Even If You’re Suffering With A Bad Back
Got this question asked in my clinic this week that I wanted to share with you (it’s a common question I get asked often on the topic of back pain)… “Paul, I’m desperate to get back into shape after suffering with a bad back for long time. Can you continue to stay fit and activeRead More…
Simple Exercises To Ease Back Pain And Prevent It From Striking Again
We’ve all been there… That time when a New Year is around the corner and after a month of eating too much, and maybe not exercising enough like we should, we make a pact to be more active and healthy by the time January comes around. Which is great! And I love nothing more thanRead More…
Back Pain: The ONE Thing That Makes Sciatica Worse And What To Do About It
Sometimes it happens. You’re going about your day nicely, you feel great and don’t think twice about any ‘health problems’ because they’re way off in the future anyway, but then all of a sudden you feel a twinge in your lower-back… And immediately you know something’s not right. Maybe you even begin to kid yourselfRead More…
Pilates: Touch Your Toes At 60, 70, 80 And Beyond!
Let’s answer a pressing question which a new patient recently emailed in asking for the answer to: (And lets see if we can get YOU a bit more flexible and feeling healthier in the process…) === “Paul, what exercises can I do to loosen up and improve flexibility in my lower back? It would alsoRead More…