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Desk Related Injuries? My top 8 tips to avoid them
Many of us spend a lot of time at our desks, whether this is working in the office or working from home this can lead to desk related injuries. For a few of us this is an entirely pain free experience, but for a lot of us it brings aches and pains in our lower…
Tips to Avoid Bank Holiday Aches and Pains
Bank holiday is around the corner and for many of us it is a time to use that extra day to travel, either to see friends, relatives or a different part of the world! This blog has a few tips on how to avoid aches and pains when packing the car, driving to your destination…
Three Easy Steps to Avoid Sun Lounger Injuries
Today I want to go through an injury that I see mainly in the Summer Now this may seem like an unusual injury to have, but here we go… sun lounger injuries. How do I spot a sun lounger injury? Well, they patients tend to come in with pain in the upper back between the…
Avoid Holiday Disaster by taking your Pillow with you
If you suffer from neck pain then I would recommend that you take your pillow on holiday. This may sound bizarre but I have found that it can help save people from a lot of pain and problems once they are on holiday. It may not be easy to do if you are travelling abroad…
Managing Pain whilst you are on Holiday
If you have back pain or neck pain or any other chronic pain then sometimes thinking about holidays can be a bit of a worry. Hopefully you’ll already be having the problem treated by a healthcare professional so it will be being managed. So although you may not be pain free, you’ll have some advice to…
What’s the difference between custom made and off the shelf orthotics.
One of the most common questions I am asked when people are thinking about orthotics is; Should I invest in custom-made ones or are off-the-shelf ones good enough? In this blog we will run through the pros and cons of custom made and off the shelf generic orthotics, and how you can choose the right…
What are Orthotics and what is a Gaitscan?
You may have been told that you need orthotics if you have; Flat feet, Fallen arches, Foot, knee, hip or low back pain But what are they and what do they do? Orthotics are inserts that you put into your shoe to support your arch and help improve your foot mechanics. Faulty foot mechanics can…
Why is posture important?
We hear a lot about good posture and bad posture but why is posture important, and why should we care about it? Well I suppose, in my opinion, there are two aspects of posture. Firstly, that our general posture day to day adapts to the activities we do most regularly. This can cause some muscles…
Don’t let aches and pains ruin your nights sleep
It is horrible waking up in the morning after having a bad night sleep due to aches and pains in your neck or back. In this blog we will go through the important factors in having a good night sleep namely, choosing the right mattress, the correct sleeping position and things you can do before…
Could your desk posture be causing your pain?
Many of us now spend a lot of time at our desks, so it is important to make sure you have a good desk setup. If you don’t, you are more at risk for neck pain, back pain and headaches. In clinic I tend to see more people with muscle and joint problems from sitting…