So today I’d like to inform you of Repetitive strain injuries at work: Recently, I Have seen a lot of clients with what we call repetitive strain injuries. All the long hours/ overtime at work to save up for the summer holidays must be taking its toll on a lot of people. The problem isRead More…
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Neck And Shoulder Pain: You’re Going To Want To ‘Sit up And Read This’…
In the past whenever I’ve heard someone say that posture is important, or that you can do damage if you don’t sit or stand currently i didn’t quite pay attention to the importance of it. There is nothing worse than hearing: “Stand up straight, or ” sit properly”, and “stop slouching!…” However sometimes it can’tRead More…
Neck And Shoulder Pain: Why The Villains At Disneyland Weren’t My Only Problem…
After a great trip to Disneyland Paris I’m sat enjoying the last few hours of my time off and aching everywhere……but a good ache knowing we’ve had a great time. My girlfriend’s little girl loved it…..her highlights were definitely when Minnie Mouse blew her a kiss and seeing Rapunzel….it’s all she’s talked about since! (comeRead More…
Sport Injuries: Play It Natural And Do What Is Right For Your Body.
Hello lovely people, hope you all had a great weekend. Here is a little something for all the cricket, sport lovers out there. Now I don’t know if you’ve been watching the cricket World Cup but what an innings by AB De Villiers. It was just pure natural clean hitting……..but it did get me thinkingRead More…
Tips For Runners: 3 Key Areas To Focus On To Help You Cross The Finish Line
Extract written by our very own Massage Queen, Jo 🙂 Have you taken up a new hobby after the Christmas period? Or are you sticking to your New Years Resolution? Yes?… Ah brill, good to know it’s not just me on a health kick. This past month alone I’ve seen many clients who haveRead More…
Sports Injuries: Is It Ligament Or Muscle Damage?
Is ligament damage worse than muscle damage? This is a question I hear from every client when I tell them they’ve damaged their ligaments and usually it’s going to take a little longer than it would be to heal the same degree of damage in a muscle. In order to fully answer thisRead More…
Trigger points: What’s Triggering Your Pain?
Hey guys Jo Here (the massage queen) 🙂 Got something to ask you… Are you experiencing restricted movement and pain when moving in general? Typically your neck and shoulders? Sudden onset post stress? Many people suffer from sensitive spots in their muscles, often called trigger points. What are these I hear you say? Well…when youRead More…
Chronic Joint Pain: Does Acupuncture Really Work For Joint Pain?
This month I’d like to talk to you about Acupuncture… Now a lot of people have heard of it but aren’t entirely sure what acupuncture actually entails… so let me explain: Acupuncture is a form of physiotherapy used at Paul Gough physio rooms however from my experience it is one of the lesser known/understood formsRead More…
Sports/Exercise Injuries: Tendonitis How Resting Will Make It Worse
Kev the massage king here, nice to see you’re back again! Now lets get started and the topic for this month’s blog from me is…Tendonitis. I’ve had a few cases of tendonitis to different parts of the body this past month and they’ve got three things in common…. There’s a weakness in the muscle orRead More…
Prescription Foot Orthotics: Walk A Mile In My Shoes…
Confessions of a loved up physio Hello lovely people it’s Jonny here again and by do I have a story to tell you…. Walk a mile in my shoes: I haven’t long been back from a weekend away for my stag do in lovely Dublin! and yes for those who don’t already know I amRead More…