Why is my pain worse in winter?
Many of us suffer more with pain in the cold winter months. There are a number of factors contributing to this phenomenon. We have sensors in our nerves which measure position, movement, pressure, danger, and [...]
My pain just won’t go away!
Many patients are battling with persistent pain, particularly in their backs and necks. Some are feeling hopeless, thinking that they will never get better and be able to resume the activities which give them meaning [...]
Pain, pins and needles or numbness down the arm
Many people develop pain, pins and needles or numbness down the arm or in their hands or fingers. These symptoms are fairly common in people who work on computers. These symptoms can be very worrying, [...]
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is defined as a pain lasting longer than it takes for normal healing of the tissues. Most of these patients have ongoing pain for longer than 6 months. There are a number of [...]
Information for Patients with Shoulder Pain
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 [...]
Change of season can cause sinus & chest problems
With the change of season, many patients are suffering from sinus and chest problems. Don’t let blocked sinuses and excessive coughing keep you from starting your exercise programme. We have very successful treatments for sinusitis [...]
10 Facts about your sleep patterns and back pain
1. Poor sleep can be a cause of persistent pain in healthy people Poor sleep increases risk of developing pain. While many realise that being in pain can cause poor sleep, studies now show that [...]
10 facts about exercise & backpain
1. Exercise is helpful for back pain Staying as active as possible and returning to all usual activities gradually is very important in aiding recovery. You can start by doing some gentle activity and then [...]
Physiotherapy can help with the following:
NECK AND BACK PAIN: from injuries, whiplash, poor posture and old problems. We aim to treat the pain, and give you exercises to strengthen your spine, so that you will be less likely to have [...]
Are you suffering from dizziness or headaches?
Do you suffer from headaches, facial pain or dizziness? These symptoms are often caused by problems in your neck. These pains are often the result of many hours spent in front of the computer or [...]