Office-related back pain is a common problem seen here in Ballsbridge Physiotherapy. This problem can range from mild stiffness and soreness at the end of a long working week to more severe symptoms that can involve time…
A strain of the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh is a common musculoskeletal injury seen at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy. A sudden sharp pain at the front of the thigh, that comes on while sprinting, can indicat…
As the summer comes to an end and you begin to wrap up in your winter woolies, you may notice that your joints are beginning to stiffen up with the cold weather. This is a common problem, with many people reporting their…
Hip Bursitis
A bursa is a fluid filled sack which is designed to reduce friction between various structures in the body. The trochanteric bursa is the bursa on the outside of the thigh bone (femur) near where the gluteal muscles atta…
Muscle Cramps
If you have been awakened in the middle of the night with severe muscle pain in your calf, unable to move your leg you will understand how excruciating this pain can be. But what exactly are muscle cramps? A cramp occurs…
Pulled or strained muscles are common injuries in active people. They occur when excessive demand is placed on a muscle. Clinically we find that some muscles are more susceptible to strains than others. Commonly pulled m…
