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
Sticking needles in your body to relieve pain may sound ridiculous but don’t knock it until you try it. Many people who suffer from either low back pain, musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, neck pain, or other muscle tightness injuries use dry needling therapy to help relieve pain and believe it or not, it does wonders! … Read more
Is it bad to wear flip-flops? There’s no feeling like slipping into a pair of flip-flops to let your feet breathe after a long day of wearing shoes. You may hold on to your favourite pair of flip-flops due to the comfort and convenience, but you should probably think twice before you make them your … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate … Read more
