Headaches are a pain. We all get them now and again, but for some of us, they’re more of a regular occurrence than others… And here at the clinic it’s incredible just how many people we see who tell us that they’ve suffered from headaches so often, that they just consider them to be aRead More…
Let’s talk about one of the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain – sleeping! Not just sleeping, but the way we sleep (and even what we do before we sleep). Have you ever woken up in the morning with a stiff and slightly painful neck? Often it’s just an annoying ache that easesRead More…
Let’s talk about headaches… Ranging from a mid-afternoon head pounding ache, to an agonising pain that leaves you sensitive to light and sometimes feeling sick, headaches are something most, if not all of us, have experienced at some point in our life. But for some, headaches are a much bigger problem and can even affectRead More…
I bet you’re sitting down while reading this… Whether you’re sitting in a coffee shop, you’re at work at your desk, lounging on your sofa after a long day, or sat up in bed, you’re probably sitting comfortably while reading this. And I don’t blame you – sitting has become so ingrained in our dailyRead More…
Here’s a blog post from our specialist Physiotherapist Jonny… Here’s a common question I get asked when I see patients: “Why did my shoulder pain start without me even doing anything to set it off?” Well, have you ever heared the saying… “The straw that broke the camels back”? Well, to put it simply –Read More…
Let me tell you about one of the most common things that people aged 50+ who come to see me experience… The sudden onset of shoulder and neck tension. It often sneaks up on people without any warning. And usually offers no explanation as to why you might wake up with with an annoying, naggingRead More…
Here’s something I heard from a patient last week… “My neck, upper back and shoulders have been so painful that I’ve suffered from a bad nights sleep for almost a year. No matter what I do, shoulder pain always seems to find me. I sit down most of the day at a computer, I’ve triedRead More…
Here’s a quick email I received last week from one of our patients David, 59, Brierton… === “Hi Paul, I wanted to send you over an email as I’ve been concerned about my neck these last few days. It’s always been a bit sore, but I never thought much of it. However recently, I’ve beenRead More…
This is one of the most common shoulder injuries we see here in the clinic. The shoulder has the greatest movement of all the joints in the body and the rotator cuff is a set of muscles that supports these movements. There’s only 3 ligaments in the shoulder which allows this high range of movementRead More…
If you’re heading on holiday anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that sleeping in an entirely different bed will have upon your low back and neck area. Let me explain: See, an increase in neck or shoulder pain is a common problemRead More…