If your back feels stiff and sore every time you stand up after sitting, especially if you are over the age of 50, it is usually a sign that your joints, discs and muscles are not coping well with long periods in one position. The good news is that with the right combination of movement, … Read more
Have you ever suffered from back pain? Whether this is in the form of neck, upper or lower back pain. Are you suffering now? Have you just woken up one morning with back pain or stiffness? Or moved the wrong way and suddenly you are now a sufferer of back pain? Or has this been … Read more
Before answering this question let’s look a question, I get asked all the time ‘What is the difference between a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Osteopath’? I’ll be honest, this can be a difficult question to answer as from personal experience I don’t know that much about Chiropractic or Osteopathy. When you do a Physiotherapy degree you … Read more
Here at Thorpes we have cutting edge technology wireless sensors called ViMove, which we use to help people with various things, including Back Pain. These sensors are used by Manchester United and the British Gymnastics team and there are only a handful of clinics in the UK that have access to this technology. These advanced … 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
Lower back pain is a very common health problem worldwide, and the most common cause for people to come and see us at Thorpes Physiotherapy. Statistically speaking, 90% of us will experience an episode of lower back pain during our lives, but that doesn’t mean we should fear it. Instead I suggest we try to … Read more
Below is a very common question that we get asked all the time:- “Is it ok to exercise when my back is hurting? ” I get the frustration, and I also know that the thought of doing any movement at all when you’re going through some kind of pain might feel a little scary… You … Read more
How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck and shoulder pain. Poor posture while sitting at the computer and lack of regular breaks and exercise can all contribute to the problem. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent injuries when using your computer: Always sit in a … Read more
The lifting and moving of objects is a common cause of pain and injury to your lower body. The low back is often put at risk, the neck and the shoulders can also be injured. You can protect yourself against injury both at home and work by trying to eliminate the need for lifting and … Read more
