I wanted to answer a common question I get asked about being stiff which we get asked regularly by clients at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms: “Paul, do you have any advice for someone like me who isn’t in a lot of pain? I’m just incredibly stiff when I wake up on a morning, andRead More…
One of the things we worry about most as we get older is our memory, and the thought of it gradually getting worse. How do I know this? Because, a lot of people we see at the physio rooms are aged 50+, and it’s one of the most common conversations we hear before people stepRead More…
Let’s face it, British Summer this year has been a little on and off. It’s definitely kept me on my toes, and I’ve even had to crank up the heating every now and then! And while Summer time is usually a great time to get outside and enjoy a bit of a garden make-over orRead More…
The sun is setting later, and it’s rising earlier. And if the thought of early morning’s make you want to crawl back under your duvet and hide away from the world… There’s no doubt about it when I say, you’re not alone. In fact, I used to be on Team ‘Night Owl’ for years. FromRead More…
Got a Summer holiday planned and coming up soon? If your answer’s ‘yes’, this article is perfect for you. Whether it’s a mini get-away in England, or if you’re jetting off for a change of scenery and a dose of sunshine… A holiday should be a chance to relax, unwind and completely enjoy yourself. ButRead More…
This week we had great fun in the clinic. We held our “Better Balance and Less Falls” event for anyone who wanted to come along and put their balance to the test, and for anyone who has noticed they’re feeling a bit unsteady on their feet lately. Here’s a picture from the event: During theRead More…
A gentleman called the clinic the other day with growing concerns about his wife, and asked us this: “Why does my wife keep falling over?…” He continued to tell us that his wife, Linda, 71, generally has good health, but lately she’s been having difficulty controlling her balance and loses confidence every time sheRead More…
Got asked this question last week by a client who wanted to know: “I wish I could go to the gym but I find it hard to find the time! Are there things we can do everyday (without going to the gym), that count as good exercise? I don’t always want to go to theRead More…
Chocoholics, rejoice! (Yes you did read the blog title right)… After Easter leaves us feeling like we’ve entered a food coma for 72 hours, interrupted by a family roast and maybe a little spot of self-loathing as we finish our seventh Creme egg… The good news is, chocolate CAN actually be good for you, andRead More…
As Easter approaches the annual guilt of gorging on chocolate also looms. And if you take part in lent, after weeks of giving up your favourite treats, the supermarket shelves are packed with chocolate eggs and everyone’s looking forward to Easter weekend. But if you’re anything like me, and have the biggest sweet tooth (soRead More…