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Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy

Had a great time shooting these photos last weekend! Our photographer managed to capture some great shots of our physiotherapists in clinic; from conducting consultations to performing a variety of treatment techniques including acupuncture, ultrasound, manipulation, soft tissue massage, postural re-education, proprioceptive and strengthening work for a diversity of musculoskeletal problems! See more of what […]

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Running your first half marathon?

With the Southampton Half Marathon fast approaching and lots more upcoming runners events throughout the UK; many of you have started increased your training time and intensity. Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy offers assessments and treatments for a variety of running related injuries including: Shin splints Altered biomechanics Hip and knee instability Whether you have just started

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Suffering from Lower Back Pain?

Back pain can be caused from multiple factors, including: lifting heavy items, poor posture, spending too long in one position as well as anxiety and stress. At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, we offer a variety of treatments: • Manipulation • Acupuncture • Postural advice • Core stability exercises • Home exercise programmes • Deep and soft

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Detox Tips

Green vegetables such as broccoli, brussel sprouts and leaves including spinach and kale are high in dietary fibre; helping to aid digestion and increase the excretion of toxins from the body. Green veggies are also packed full of vitamins A, C and E as well as iron, beta carotene and calcium! All of the above

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What is Hyperalgesia?

Hyperalgesia describes an increased response to pain; this is caused by the ‘super activation’ of pain pathways, resulting in increased sensitivity to pain. Signals from pain pathways can be amplified due to the suppression of natural pain relieving pathways e.g. discontinuation of pain medication can result in a poorly or non-functioning natural pain-relieving system, resulting

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Ginger Greatness!

The health benefits of ginger: Anti-viral, anti-toxic and anti-fungal properties Common treatment to fight the common cold Anti-histamine properties, providing treatment for allergies Anti-inflammatory properties, aiding conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal disorder Can also be used to alleviate nausea e.g. sea sickness, morning sickness and motion sickness, it has even been

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Sweet Potato Brownies!

We all have a sweet tooth; so let’s enjoy treats using healthy and natural ingredients! Just 4 ingredients: 1 cup of sweet potato (oven cooked in coconut oil & then mashed) ½ cup of smooth nut butter 2 table spoons of pure maple syrup ¼ cup of cocoa powder & A handful of chocolate chips

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What is Allodynia?

Allodynia is the experience of pain from a non-painful stimulation e.g. light touch, pressure from clothing, showering or brushing your hair. This hypersensitivity to non-painful stimuli results in a painful burning sensation across the skin. The severity of allodynia varies between patients; commonly 80% of people who experience migraines also experience at least one symptom of

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Lactic Acid Explained

Lactic acid, also known as lactate, is produced when the body breaks down carbohydrates to use for energy when oxygen levels are low. This is a type of anaerobic energy production. When you perform a high-intensity workout e.g. strength training or sprinting, your body requires greater levels of energy. Energy is supplied through ‘glycolysis’ a process

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10 Effective Physical Therapy Exercises To Treat Shoulder Pain and Strengthen the Rotator Cuff Muscles 1.Shoulder Blades Forwards Against Wall 2.Shoulder Blade Shrug 3.Shoulder Blade Squeeze 4.Resistance Band External Rotation 5.Resistance Band Internal Rotation 6.Static Rotator Cuff Contraction 7.Resistance Band Pull Backs 8.Hand Behind Neck 9.Lateral Raises 10.Prone Horizontal Abduction

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