Looking after your back at work
I have recently seen more people who work in an office environment and therefore spend long hours sitting at a desk. They often ask me for advice on how they can help their body whilst at work. Here are a few ideas on how to keep active at work and look after your back at […]
Cold or Hot Treatment?
Following every treatment with a patient I will advice to either use cold or hot and cold hydrotherapy, here’s some information on when to use them. Cold Hydrotherapy The purpose of this therapy is to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling in the affected area. Following injury the area becomes inflamed and swollen causing pain. During […]
Christmas Shopping
It's that time of year again when we are all out buying presents and food for our Christmas break. It is tempting to try to do all of your shopping in one go, but be careful carrying lots at once. If you do have a lot to carry make sure that you carry it in […]
Shoulder Pain
Are you suffering with shoulder pain? The main shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint, between the humerus (long bone of the arm) and glenoid (part of the shoulder blade). This joint is a very mobile joint because of the movements that we need to make to be able to do every day activities. […]