If you suffer from neck and/or shoulder pain, then you already know how debilitating it can be. Not only can it steal your joy, but it can severely decrease your mobility and energy levels. You may be asking yourself why you’re suffering with the agonising, daily pain related to neck and shoulder issues, but I … Read more
You may not know this, but the hips and pelvis play an important role when it comes to stability, strength, and overall health and is the largest ball and socket joint in the body. However, it can also be the source of a lot of pain! Hip pain involves any pain in or around the … Read more
This last couple of weeks we have a lot of clients coming into the clinic suffering from back pain. But not just any type of back pain – the most severe of all “sciatica”. There’s only one word to describe the pain that people suffer at the hands of sciatica and that’s “horrendous”! In case … Read more
Are you suffering with agonising knee, neck and shoulder or back pain which keeps coming back without any apparent cause? The problem, surprisingly, might be caused by your feet! Fortunately, there is a natural, drug-free pain relief solution which could be perfect for you – Orthotic shoe inserts. You might have seen shoe inserts online, … Read more
It’s Mental Health Awareness week and the theme is loneliness, the aim is to explore the experience of loneliness, its effect on mental health and a consideration of how you and I can play a part in reducing loneliness in our communities. What is loneliness? Loneliness is an emotion or feeling that occurs when a … Read more
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers. Unlike some … Read more
Graham is a Deputy Manager for a local Shopping Centre and he is 51 years old. He first met Nash from T4 Physio approximately 5 years ago when we helped Graham to successfully overcome a condition called Scalp Neuralgia that Graham was suffering with. Scalp, or Occipital neuralgia is a painful condition that occurs when … Read more
Tight deadlines, long commutes, a demanding job, and poor work-life balance are common causes of day to day stress. We have all felt stressed out at some point in our lives, but how you manage it can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. How Stress Affects Your Body When you have … Read more
Which muscles make up the core? Your core is made up of more than your abdominal muscles, or abs. The muscles on the front side of your lower trunk (core) are just one side of the box-shaped core. Muscle groups of the core Abdominals. The rectus abdominis is the muscle most people associate with a … Read more
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation As Physiotherapists we help you relieve pain with a combination of exercises and other treatment techniques, but nothing helps muscle recovery more than rest and relaxation. Sleep is a very important part of our lives for the following reasons: 1. Learning and memory Sleep helps the brain commit new information … Read more
