The Great North Run is just around the corner, and whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, now’s the time to fine-tune your preparation. With less than two weeks to go, making sure you’re in peak condition can make all the difference on race day. We’ve put together some simple tips and essential stretchesRead More…
This Sunday is the 41st Great North Run where around 60,000 runner take on the famous 13.1 miles through Newcastle to South Shields. If you are braving the half marathon on Sunday, this blog has 7 simple tips to relieve post-run aches fast. We also share the stories of two of the runners – PhoebeRead 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 allRead More…
Running is usually one of the first things that people think about if they want to get a little bit fitter, lose some weight and feel healthier – so we have put together some running tips for beginners which are simple, easy to follow and will help reduce the chances of injury. When you areRead More…
Suffering with a niggling injury that is stopping your from exercising? We discuss 6 steps to getting back to exercise after an injury, so you can get back to those weekend bike rides, back to exercise classes with your friends at your gym, and back to playing football with the grandchildren. Recently, someone called myRead More…
How Do I Start Running And Prevent Running Injuries? After an extremely long wait (and two false starts!), Saturday the 24th July 2021 was a day that many of us have been waiting for: the return of parkrun. There’s been an amazing atmosphere in the Paul Gough Physio Rooms over the past week, withRead More…
Our physiotherapists always get asked for ‘easy tips to improve flexibility’, especially recently since lockdown restrictions have started to ease and people are able to get out and do more. Flexibility is something a lot of people struggle with, as muscles and joints getting stiffer and tighter. Flexibility is really important – it helps youRead More…
We’re going to share with you some easy and very actionable health tips to help protect vital joints, such as your knees, and help you to remain active and able to exercise for a lot longer. All our little health secrets are great for anyone, but they are essential reading for anyone aged 50+, andRead More…
If you are thinking about starting to exercise again, we’ve got some tips to help you ease yourself back into daily exercise the right way. In the Paul Gough Physio Rooms clinic recently, we have been busy treating some patients with physiotherapy that have rushed back into exercise now we’re heading into spring, and theyRead More…
“Why do I have knee pain?” This is a popular question we keep hearing in the clinic. If your new lockdown routine is causing you knee pain, then we have some tips to share with you. Has your routine been turned upside down? We’ve been helping loads of patients who have picked up new achesRead More…