Knee pain – common causes! Knee pain could be the result of an injury, such as a torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. It may also be down to certain medical conditions, including gout, arthritis, and infections. Causes of knee pain The most common causes of knee pain fall into three categories: Injuries Mechanical problems […]
Calf pain – Ouch! Calf pain varies from person to person and can vary in nature. For some, calf pain feels like a sharp pain in the back of the lower leg or a dull ache with stiffness! The calf is comprised of two muscles: Gastrocnemius Soleus These muscles meet at the Achilles tendon, which […]
Christmas catastrophe’s – how to avoid them! The British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA) sells approximately 8 to 10 million Christmas trees per year, that’s a lot of lights and decorations! Putting up Christmas decorations can be a challenging task if you have back problems and many of us do not realise how much pain […]
Multifidus – a big player in low back pain! Low back pain is a highly prevalent problem in today’s world and is often a recurrent condition. Back pain affects around 80% of all people at some point in their life, and amazingly 60 – 80% of these people will have more than one episode! What […]
Rotator cuff injury – can we help? What is a rotator cuff? They aid in movement that requires you to raise your hands above your head and if this is done repeatedly it could lead to serious shoulder injury. Your shoulders are among the most flexible joints in the body. Unfortunately, this flexibility come at […]
Core strength helps prevent backpain – why? Studies show that exercises to strengthen your core are one of the most effective treatments for back pain. A strong core is your best defence against developing back pain, unfortunately the reverse is also true! What are core muscles? When most people think about the core of the […]
Aching jaw – What’s the score? Usually, this includes: Stress Jaw clenching Teeth grinding whilst asleep or awake Neck injuries such as whiplash Injury to the area Nail biting Infection Arthritis Symptoms can include: Jaw or TMJ pain and soreness Pain when biting or chewing Headaches Neck pain Dental issues Clicking or popping of the […]
Sartorius strain – muscle pain! What is the sartorius muscle? It starts at the outer thigh, crosses over the thigh bone, continues along the length of the inner thigh and then ends just below the inside of the knee. What does it do? The hip flexors allow flexing of the hip, so you can perform […]
Housemaid’s knee – a painful problem! Why is it called Housemaid’s knee, and what can you do about it? It refers to inflammation of a small fluid filled sac, called a bursa, which sits in front of the kneecap. Its onset can be either acute (sudden onset) or a chronic ( long term) injury. […]
Golfer’s elbow – but I don’t play! It is quite possible to develop golfer’s elbow without ever stepping onto a golf course. Having said that this type of tendinitis is most often found in people who play golf. This is because the motion required to swing golf clubs are exactly the ones that cause this […]
