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Bewildered by the choice of pillows?

I have many patients who have pillows stuffed under their bed or on top of their wardrobes who have struggled to find the one comfortable pillow that they stick with. There are many choices of pillows out there in the marketplace and if you have neck pain the choice is somewhat bewildering. There are manyContinue reading “Bewildered by the choice of pillows?”

Foam Rolling

Many of you who go to the gym or run or have sore muscles will have seen or have been told to use a foam roller OR to roll on a cricket or tennis ball. We are going to look at what foam rolling is all about and look at whether there is any scienceContinue reading “Foam Rolling”

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis, often referred to as ‘Policeman’s Heel’, is one of the most well-known causes of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and the bottom of the foot, and is usually most severe with the firstContinue reading “Plantar Fasciitis”

Common Cycling Injuries

More than two million people across the country now cycle at least once a week, an all-time high according to British Cycling, the sport’s governing body in the UK. In the last few years, we have seen GB riders Bradley Wiggins, then Chris Froome and now Geraint Thomas winning the Tour de France. The eightContinue reading “Common Cycling Injuries”

10 Tips to Alleviate Back Pain When Driving

Our backs are designed to move, so being stuck in an uncomfortable static position while driving for long periods can result in back trouble. However, for anyone who spends a fair amount of time driving each day, whether that’s for a living or a long commute, there are practical steps you can take to preventContinue reading “10 Tips to Alleviate Back Pain When Driving”

Recovering from Rotator Cuff Surgery in Record Time

How many ways are there to open a bottle top? As a rule, we hold the bottle and then twist the top, but an equally effective method would be to hold the top and twist the bottle. And when it comes to treating patients, osteopaths and physiotherapists tend only to use the first method. By this,Continue reading “Recovering from Rotator Cuff Surgery in Record Time”