When is a broken bone not a broken bone? Bones are alive and continually changing – worn out bone being replaced by new. In fact you get a completely new skeleton every 10 years! Bones have a thick outer shell and a honeycomb mesh inside – when the gaps in this internal mesh become bigger, …
Carpal Tunnel is a diagnosis that is becoming more and more common. But so few patients get good results from treating it. And then you end up in a situation where the pain goes on and on . . . . And painkillers can’t treat it. And operations can make it worse. And it’s often …
Carpal Tunnel and the vital importance of listening to your pat Read More »
Plantar – base of the foot Fascia – stretchy, strong connective tissue that helps stabilize your muscles throughout the body. Itis – inflammation. So combine them and we get . . . . . . Plantar fasciitis – inflammation of the connective tissue which runs from the heel to the base of your toes How …
With summer coming to an end many people are driving long distances as they go from summer locations to home, school and work. And long distance driving often results in back pain. Are you sitting comfortably? The seats themselves don’t always help – lowered, tipped back seats make the legs too straight, placing strain on …
Earlier this month I had a gentleman come in complaining of long term (5+ years!!) pain in his knee. He’d had 2 rounds of surgery on the knee with no improvement. During my assessment I found that he had an even longer history of lower back pain and hip pain. So rather than focus on …
When back pain strikes it can leave you feeling stuck and helpless, especially when you’re busy, on holiday or away from home and not sure where to go. So if you’ve been struck this summer try my top tips to keep moving: ICE – a pack of frozen peas will do. Always wrap it in …
When we were discussing seminar topics the one suggested left and right was Sciatica! This is obviously a topic people think about in connection with physiotherapy. And I was looking back at the articles I’ve written for the EWN and my own blog over the last decade and realised, I have NEVER written about sciatica!! …
Toe pain comes in many different forms and with some fabulous titles: Hammer Toes Mallet Toes Claw Toe Bunions Morton’s Neuroma Metatarsalgia Gout Rheumatoid Arthritis And don’t each of those sound hideously painful and terribly terminal?! What they have in common All of these conditions have different triggers and impacts on the toes and feet. …
Specialist Osteoporosis Treatment without the side effects is possible. Usually I spend more of my time talking about joints than bones! But with all of us wanting to stay active and healthy for longer, this often ignored condition can no longer be dismissed. When is a broken bone not a broken bone? Bones are alive …
Knee Pain – it seems so simple but it can quickly become so confusing! Getting good advice based on the latest research can be tricky! Still got questions – attend our FREE seminar on Knee Pain – Wednesday 19 June 11.30 The knee is the largest joint in the body. 4 bones more than 20 …
