Trigger point dry needling is a treatment involving the insertion of a needle into a trigger point in a muscle. A trigger point is an area of tightness in a muscle that is tender when pressure is put on it. Trigger point…
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a term used to describe pain that arises from the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that starts from the lower back and runs from there, through the buttocks, down into the back of the leg. Sc…
Poor posture is something that can affect many individuals. If identified, your chartered physiotherapist can advise you on correcting your posture. Poor posture can place strain on the joint and muscles of the body. &nb…
Back pain myths
Back pain is a very common injury. The vast majority of back injuries will recover fully, but there are many myths surrounding this condition. That, for example, most people with back pain develop significant disability …
The thought of going back to work after an injury, work-related or not, can feel a little unnerving. The time spent absent from work can depend on both the severity of the injury and the length of the recovery period. Ge…
Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond the usual healing times. Chronic or persistent pain usually lasts more than 3 months and with this, pain can be continuous or intermittent. This type of pain may occur during the…
