Fibromyalgia is a condition causing widespread pain alongside fatigue, sleep disturbance, headaches, forgetfulness or difficulty in concentrating. 1 in 25 people can be affected with women more at risk than men Guidelines for managing fibromyalgia include a graded exercise program with aerobic and strengthening components. This is where your Physiotherapist comes in! If this is […]
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What is it? A degenerative joint disease, mainly affecting weight bearing joints. Characterised by a slowly progressing stiffness. Pathology Softening of articular cartilage Thinning of cartilage Formation of cavities which expose underlying bone Fragments of bone shed into joint space Bony sclerosis (abnormal hardening on bone) Bony cyst and osteophyte formation at joint margins Inflammation
Avocados contain: – Vitamin C: an immunity booster and promotes skin health – Potassium: helps to regulate body processes – Vitamin E: an antioxidant, enhances cell protection and reduces cell ageing – Vitamin K: aids the bloods clotting ability and improves bone health – Vitamin B6: a metabolic regulator and hormone balancer – Folate: aids
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Musculoskeletal pain is pain affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and nerves. Usually a result of physical injury, it can also occur due to poor posture and inactivity. Everyone suffers from aches and pains, this is often associated with: Everyday activities e.g. heavy lifting and exercise Overuse injuries, also known as ‘Repetitive Strain Injuries’ Age e.g.
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The great joint we all know as the Shoulder – Why do we love it so much? The Shoulder provides the largest range of movement than any other joint in the body! It gives us the lever to our hand and enables us to carry out all our normal activities. It is a complex joint
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Carbohydrates, grains such as rice, wheat, corn and oats are a common part of our diets. Stocked in supermarkets, they are often refined – this involves the removal of bran and germ, important dietary fibres, B vitamins and minerals, resulting in long life products such as white rice and white bread. Carbohydrates contain sugar, increasing
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At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, we recognise that pain can have a significant effect on your daily life and whether acute or chronic, you should seek our specialist opinion straight away. The injury may well be more severe than you realise and could potentially lead to further damage if left untreated. Across our four locations in
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Guillain Barre Syndrome Guillain Barre Syndrome is a serious autoimmune condition affecting the peripheral nervous system. It occurs when the immune system attacks the nervous system, causing inflammation of the nerves. This results in numbness of the upper and lower limb and can also affect respiratory muscles. Symptoms can affect both sides of the body
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Also known as ‘Myofascial Trigger Points’, Muscle Knots are areas of contracted muscle fibre. They develop due to increased physical activity, overuse, poor posture, muscular imbalance or stress. Long periods of fibre contraction can result in chronic tension, often seen in the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Prolonged muscle contraction restricts oxygen and nutrient
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Fibre aids digestive health, can help to lower cholesterol, maintain a healthy weight and is also rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The British Nutrition Foundation recommend a 30g intake of fibre per day. Foods rich in fibre: Guava Figs Raspberries Prunes Kidney beans Dates Black beans / French beans Avocado Bulgar wheat Lentils Almonds
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