What are muscle knots? Muscle knots, also known as trigger points, simply describe an area of muscle fibres that have become tight and contracted at rest. In healthy muscle tissue, muscles fibres should contract with activity and relax during a period of rest. When knots are present, bundles of muscle fibres are failing to relax … Read more
Let’s talk about shoulder pain, the one thing that gets on most people’s nerves because they don’t know what to do about it and think it’s just something they have to get on with day in, day out… Meet Mike for example… Mike’s a long-standing patient of mine, and as a painter and decorator his … Read more
Winter is now upon us, the evenings are darker and the weather colder. Whilst I love this time of year there is something that can creep up on you unexpectedly – back pain. In fact, this is something that many men and women aged 40+ come to see us with at the clinic. So what’s one … Read more
It’s at this time of year that people have made their new year’s resolutions. Quite often this involves getting fitter, or starting up a new hobby such as running. Most people can relate to going to a gym in January and not being able to move, but come February there are only half that amount … Read more
It’s approaching that time of year; where most people will overindulge in food and drink, lose their normal routine and motivation to keep active. It’s noticeable in January the sudden increase in people who come to see physiotherapists, either due to a “Christmas party-dancing incident” or due to a change in activity over the Christmas … Read more
I am a big fan of my cricket so I thought that we would talk about a common cricketer’s complaint known as “throwers shoulder”. This is not just limited to cricket though; it can be caused by throwing the ball for the dog, or in other overhead sports such as badminton or tennis. It is … Read more
We must remember that a positive difference can be made to people who have lived with Parkinson’s for a number of years. But the question we are regularly asked is, why early Neurological Physiotherapy is so important? 1. When presented with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s most people will have questions which they would like to … Read more
Every patient is an individual, we take the time to assess each patient not only at the first session but also throughout the duration of treatment, and to ensure the programme we develop is right for each patient and their circumstances.At initial enquiries and consultations we are often asked, what are 5 areas a Neurological … Read more
The shoulder region is a complex but fascinating area of the body. Pain in the shoulder is also a common reason people come to clinic. It is made up of the upper arm bone (humerus) and socket which it sits in, known as the glenohumeral joint. It differs from other ball and socket joints in … Read more
