If you’re suffering with frozen shoulder, there is no magic pill or instant fix. We understand that this will be hard to hear… However, there are ways to speed up recovery, minimise your discomfort and improve your movement without relying on painkillers, injections or surgery. In this article, we will discuss how to cure frozen … Read more
Have you woken up with a stiff neck, began to get headaches after working at your computer, or had to reach for painkillers to ease your neck pain? If so, we have put together this blog which tells you how to cure neck pain fast! Why Do I Have Neck Pain? Neck pain can be … Read more
Golf is a popular sport, especially during the summer months, but wrist injuries in golf are common, and they can really wreck your game, leaving you unable to enjoy a round at the weekend with your family and friends. As with any sport or hobby, injuries can occur and often show up more frequently for … Read more
Swimming is a fine daily habit which keeps your joints supple and muscles loose, but is swimming good for you if you suffer from shoulder pain? It’s great for your heart and lungs and above all, it maintains your independence and adds social interaction to your routine. It’s important – like it is in any … Read more
Foot pain is a very common problem, one which can affect us all in our everyday lives. But it has many possible causes, making it hard at times even for health care professionals to find the cause and reason why. Foot pain symptoms can offer clues, but it’s a myriad of issues and it’s all … Read more
Gardening and tending to your garden in the spring – as you will be doing right now – can cause problems: But how can you prevent back pain when gardening? It’s a common issue, something many people, especially those aged 50+ can suffer from. Gardening works a lot of muscles and joints, involves a wide … Read more
There’s a phrase I like to use a LOT. And it’s worth remembering as age passes you by: You don’t get old and slow, you get slow and old. Think about it. The slower you get the older you feel. So if you want to stay independent in retirement, keep moving! Stay Independent In Retirement … Read more
“What’s the benefits of private physiotherapy, and why shouldn’t I just use the NHS?” At the Paul Gough Physio Rooms, we have spoken to a lot of patients lately who have been asking about the benefits of private physiotherapy, and the advantages compared to the free healthcare service in the UK. In this blog, we’re … Read more
At Paul Gough Physio Rooms many of our patients are surprised to hear about how easy it can be to pull a muscle… especially when you do something as simple as sneezing! Have you ever pulled a muscle? Chances are you have… and when you do, believe me, you’ll know about it! Most people, including myself, don’t realise how detrimental pulling … Read more
The healthcare service may be a free “point of call”, but what is the real cost of waiting for free physiotherapy? Recently at the Paul Gough Physio Rooms clinic, we’ve been getting asked many questions about private physiotherapy and the benefits of choosing this over the free healthcare service available in the UK. The benefits … Read more
