Dry needling describes the use of solid filiform needles to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle, myofascial and neural problems. Dry needling is sometimes referred to as Western Acupuncture. Poor biomechanics and…
Thoracic pain is very common during pregnancy and can occur at any stage. Along with all the other changes that are happening to your body during this time, back pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by pre…
A bunion (hallux valugus) occurs at the proximal joint of the big toe. Bunions are characterised by a bump formation on the inside of the foot, and the big toe angling towards the second toe. Bunions occur in 30% of the …
Ankle sprains most commonly occur during sports requiring a rapid change of direction, jumping and sprinting. In some people, an ankle sprain can occur from something as simple as missing a step or rolling your ankle on …
‘A Lust for Life’ Park Run On the 5th of March, the Irish Independent’s ‘A Lust for Life’ Park Run is being held at 10am in Phoenix Park. Participants can opt to run either the 5km route or …
Sciatica describes pain radiating from your back, into your buttock and down your leg. The sciatic nerve provides most of the motor and sensory activity to the lower limbs. Pressure on the sciatic nerve anywhere along it…
