What is Groin Strain?
A groin strain is an injury or tear to any of the adductor muscles of the thigh. These are the muscles on the inner side of the thigh.
The Achilles Tendon
The Achilles tendon is a tendon at the back of the lower leg and is actually the largest tendon in the body!
Fascial Release: a hands-on approach to manage pain and discomfort
Fascial release is a type of soft tissue massage therapy often used to treat pain and reduced mobility caused by sensitivity and tightness in the fascial tissues.
Sports Injury Advice
With many of us starting new exercise regimes in a bid to adhere to our 2023 resolutions of getting fitter, healthier and losing those excess pounds, we have seen an increased number of sports injuries coming into the clinic. While not all injuries are preventable, following these steps should help to reduce any muscle strains, …
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
Vitamin D3 is a crucial nutrient for our overall health and well being. While deficiencies were previously considered to be only a winter issue, research has shown that due to increased sunscreen use and spending more time indoors, most of the population are now vitamin D3 deficient throughout the year with levels decreasing further during …
Feeling SAD…?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) also known as ‘the winter blues’ is caused by a disturbance in our body’s circadian rhythm as light hours decrease during the autumn and winter months. This reduced light exposure results in a drop in our serotonin levels – a neurotransmitter in our brain that affects our mood. When we have …
Are you struggling this winter?
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As the weather gets colder a lot our patients struggle with increased levels of joint pain and stiffness. Here are our 3 top tips to help you through this winter…
Perfect Posture – Stronger Backs For 2022!
Lordotic Posture (Anterior Pelvic Tilt) What is lordotic posture? Everyone’s lumbar spine curves in a little to help buffer force up our spine when we move. Those with a lordotic posture have an excessive curve in this area of the back which causes their pelvis and head to tilt forwards and their bottom and tummy …
Stronger Backs For 2022! Perfect Posture!
Forward Head Posture Forward head posture is very common with 66-90% of the population being affected by it. It is characterised by holding your head in front of your vertical midline while rounding your shoulders and upper back. This posture puts a lot of strain on the muscles, bones and discs in your neck as the further forward your head position is, the heavier your head becomes. This places more pressure on these structures. What causes forward head posture? …
Stronger Backs For 2022! Perfect Posture!
How Good Is Your Posture? Putting in the effort to improve your posture has huge payoffs: not only will using your body in a more efficient and balanced way reduce pain, prevent wear and tear on your joints, minimise the risk of muscle strains, help with good balance, improve your appearance, it also ensures your …