There are a number of myths around back pain, both in the lower and upper regions of the back. Here are just a few of those back pain myths and the corresponding realities.

Many treatments can be helpful for plantar fasciitis. Ensuring the joints around the foot and ankle are moving correctly is one of the first steps the physiotherapist may take. 

Muscle cramps, sometimes also referred to as charley horses, can affect anyone and at any time regardless of fitness level. Muscle cramps are a sudden, involuntary contraction or tightening of the muscle, which then fails to relax. 

CRPS stands for Complex regional pain syndrome, a term used to describe excess and extended pain and inflammation that follows an injury to the arm or leg.  Caused by damage to small nerve fibres that carry pain messages to the brain. They send too many messages and cause too much inflammation.

Swimming in the ocean is a beloved pastime by many, but did you know there are many benefits to swimming? Both physical and mental benefits. 

Morton's Neuroma (Also known as Morton's Numbness) is Numbness or tingling around 2 toes, particularly the 2nd to 3rd. Morton's Neuroma occurs when the nerve is repeatedly compressed and becomes inflamed.

The main bones of the foot are called the metatarsals, and pain and/or irritation felt in these bones is known as metatarsalgia.

You have just finished your most recent physiotherapy session and your physiotherapist has given you a couple of exercises to do. You might be wondering if you really need to do them especially if you are starting to feel better.