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If you are worried that your child’s poor posture is going to cause long term problems, it is a good idea to have a Physiotherapy assessment. There is no evidence that poor posture causes long term problems. The big problem is spending a lot of time in the same position e.g on... Read More

Children do not commonly complain of persistent pain. During growth spurts, however, the muscles and bones grow at different rates, sometimes causing a lot of pain in the limbs. Uneven growth rates (often at 7-9 years and then puberty) cause muscles to pull on the bone,... Read More

Dry needling is a very successful medical treatment, which uses very thin needles without any medication (a dry needle) to achieve its aim. Dry needling is used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle problems, headaches and some nerve problems. The physiotherapists in our... Read More

Whether you are having an acute episode of back pain, or have had pain for years, we are able to help you. Many patients have been led to believe that MRI and X-Ray changes indicate a bleak future for them. In fact, we are now seeing these age-related changes as “Wrinkles on the... Read More

As winter is upon us, we urge you to keep active and maintain a healthy lifestyle for multiple benefits. It is essential to keep moving and doing regular exercise even though the days are cold and very much shorter. We advise that you change the time of day that you go for a walk... Read More

When you travel, here are a few tips to make your trip and holiday more enjoyable: When embarking on a long journey, remember to take your lumbar roll and pillows with you. Take regular breaks, every 2 hours, and get out of your vehicle and do some stretches and walk around.... Read More

We are seeing an increase in the number of patients affected by Cancer in various parts of their bodies. Lifestyles are being affected by the Cancer itself as well by the side-effects of various treatments that are administered e.g. weakness, lack of joint range and poor balance.... Read More

Shoulder problems are the 3rd   most common cause of   ‘Years lived with disability’. We all have a 70% chance of developing shoulder symptoms some time in our lifetime. 34% of people over the age of 65 experience shoulder pain, but 21-50% have no pain after 6 months. Half of... Read More

Back, neck and other joint  problems often flare up at this time of year. Inactivity and excessive sitting during the winter months often leads to deconditioning in your body, and many of the joints stiffen up. We will mobilise your joints, loosen up your muscles and give you... Read More