Health

If you’ve ever winced while biting into a sandwich, heard an unsettling click when you yawn, or felt your jaw suddenly “stick” mid-conversation, you’ll know how disruptive temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems can be. This small joint, located just in front of your ears, works harder than almost any other joint in the body, and when … Read more

If you’ve noticed that a pulled calf muscle takes longer to heal than it used to, or that your back “goes” more easily than it did in your twenties or thirties, you’re not imagining it. Muscle injuries become more common, and often more stubborn, as we move through our forties, fifties and beyond. The good … Read more

September has a funny way of feeling like the real “new year.” For anyone with children or grandchildren, there’s a distinct sense of relief in the air. If you’ve spent the last six weeks juggling work, entertainment schedules, referee duties, and a household that never seems to run out of laundry, we see you — … Read more

As the summer break comes to an end and pitches around the country fill up again, football season brings with it a familiar surge in injuries. Whether you’re a weekend league player, a parent watching your child return to training, or someone getting back into five-a-side after a few months off, this time of year … Read more

If you’ve noticed that walking feels a little harder than it used to — perhaps your hips or knees ache after a short distance, your balance feels less certain, or you’re simply not covering the ground you once did — you’re not alone. This is one of the most common concerns we hear at Thorpes Physiotherapy, … Read more

There’s a reason padel has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK. It’s fast, social, and — perhaps most importantly — genuinely fun. I love playing padel with my family; there’s something wonderful about a sport that gets three generations on the same court, laughing between points and working up a proper sweat … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a child clutch their heel after football training, wince climbing the stairs, or complain of aching legs at bedtime, you’ll know how quickly a parent’s mind can start to worry. Is it just growing pains? Should we be concerned? Do they need to stop sport altogether? As parents and grandparents, ourselves, … Read more

The sun is blazing, the temperatures are soaring — but that doesn’t mean your fitness and wellbeing have to take a back seat. We’re in the middle of some seriously warm weather here in the UK, and while a bit of sunshine is always welcome, a prolonged heatwave brings its own set of challenges — … Read more