Mention the word sciatica and the most likely response from anyone who has suffered it will be ‘horrible’! And it is horrible. So what exactly is sciatica? The sciatic nerve …
Tips to help prevent neck & shoulder pain
By Physiotherapist Tracey DiMatteo When you are suffering with neck or shoulder pain, often, changes to the way you typically do things each day, or simple exercises can help. If …
Rehabilitation after hip replacement – what you need to know
By Physiotherapist Tracey Di Matteo Hip replacement surgery (or total hip replacement) THR, is an operation to replace the worn out and painful ball and socket joint of the hip. …
Meet the physiotherapist- Jacky Balfour
What surprises me most about being a physiotherapist… …is that after 32 years of practicing physiotherapy I still love my job! This is because my natural passions are sport and science …
Which pain relief for muscular or joint pain?
By Physiotherapist Tracey DiMatteo When you are suffering muscular or joint pain, it can be difficult to decide which type of pain relief may help your condition. Medication can be useful …
Common causes of back pain explained
By Chiropractor Nick Loftus ‘I was fine and then all of a sudden I couldn’t move without pain – what did I do’? This kind of comment is all too familiar …
Knee & heel aches & pains in sporty kids explained
By Physiotherapist Jacky Balfour If you have children who play sport they may from time to time complain of aches and pains – or with kids just being kids – …
What is the difference between Chiropractic & Osteopathy
By Chiropractor Tom Greenway If you were suffering from muscular, joint, ligament or back pain – it’s difficult for you to know what type of treatment you should choose – …
Do you suffer hip pain whilst walking?
By Physiotherapist Tracey DiMatteo If you feel pain around your hip whilst walking, it may have a number of causes. Most commonly these are arthritis, joint degeneration, bursitis and tendonitis. …