If you haven’t experienced it, you’ve probably heard about it. Plantar heel pain (formerly known as plantar fasciitis) is a common condition which mainly affects keen runners and hikers, but it can occur in anyone…
If you’re a runner, you’ve probably heard about achilles tendinopathy before. This is one of the most common foot injuries seen by physios, and it is characterised by sharp pain at the back of the…
Abnormal curvature of the spine is usually due to a condition known as scoliosis. Scoliosis is normally a straightforward diagnosis, with an easy to distinguish ‘S’ shape to the spine instead of the typical straight…
Hip pain is never a pleasant experience, and it’s something which can affect people both young and old. One of the most common hip related conditions is greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS). Over time, this…
Plantar heel pain, sometimes called plantar fasciitis, can be caused by a number of factors, one being irritation occurring around the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick and fibrous piece of connective tissue…
Low back pain is the most common condition treated by physiotherapists around the world. Whilst it is generally not serious in nature, the persistent pain and associated discomfort can limit employment and leisure opportunities in…
Spring is here, and if you’re a keen tennis player you’ll no doubt be gearing up to get back on the court. Tennis can be a fast-paced game, and when you add hard surfaces into…
Headaches are never a fun experience, especially when the aches and pains linger for days on end. Sometimes this can be accompanied by neck and shoulder pain, nausea and even noise and light sensitivity. As…
If you’ve ever felt severe ongoing pain or numbness radiating from your neck to your arm or lower back to your leg, then there is a chance you may have a pinched nerve (we like…
Stress fractures are one of the most common injuries experienced by active individuals, but it’s easy to miss the warning signs as the associated symptoms tend to start off rather benign. Although these symptoms may…
The Modern Workplace and Shoulder Pain People often associate shoulder pain with a sporting injury or lifting heavy objects, whether that be at work or at home. However, attention must be paid to the more…