Exploring Degenerative Diseases

Parkinson’s Disease Did you know that one person in every 500 has Parkinson’s Disease? That equals approximately 127,000 people in the UK. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition caused

Super Strawberries

Not only are strawberries packed with antioxidants, they also contain numerous vitamins and minerals! Folate Potassium Manganese Fibre Magnesium Vitamin C Strawberries have been proven to: Reduce risk of heart

What is Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s Elbow is a term used to describe tendinopathy to the medial aspect of the elbow; this is also known as Medial Epicondylitis. It results in pain on the medial

Bone Broth – What are the benefits?

Bone Broth; typically chicken, turkey or fish bones simmered in water for a number of hours and used for gravy, soups or stews. Some of us may not like the sound

Health & Wellbeing; How does this affect ageing?

With ageing comes the inevitable changes to our bodies, including reduced organ function, slower metabolism and blood pressure changes. Although genetics are a key contributor to our ageing processes, there

Is Laughter The Best Medicine?

Did you know that laughing can relax both the body and the mind, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, decrease pain levels and even help reduce the risk of heart disease!

Safe Posture on Lifting

A short but interesting read on the biomechanics of the lumbar spine and the importance of lumbar posture during lifting. “Don’t bend your back whilst lifting”- is this the best

Cardiovascular Health

Heart Disease is a growing issue in our population; affecting both the elderly and the young as well as both men and women. Studies have shown that the risk of

Shockwave Therapy 

February’s CPD event at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy! One of our Physiotherapists introduced us to Shockwave Therapy; a treatment intervention used to enhance soft tissue healing. Shockwave Therapy has been shown

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic or Systemic Inflammation; a low level of inflammation which affects various parts of the body for prolonged periods of time. This can be due to illness / disease and

Allergies And How To Beat Them

‘The World Health Organisation claims that 20% – 30% of the global population suffer from some form of allergic disease’ Reducing Your Reaction To Allergies Avoid toxins (e.g. smoking) Smoking

Physiotherapists & Nutrition

Ever heard of the saying, ‘You are what you eat’? Studies have found that our diets are major contributors to the development of medical conditions such as heart disease and

Mental Wellbeing & Exercise – Are they linked?

Does anyone feel elated after they exercise? Does anyone experience that ‘feel good’ factor? Studies have shown that increased levels of physical activity can have a positive affect on your

Physiotherapy for you!

At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we have significant clinical experience in not only treating a wide diversity of problems, but finding the cause of the issue to ensure that it doesn’t

Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation

Ankle injuries often require the standard PRICE regime: Protect Rest Ice Compression Elevation However, if your sprain is more severe you may also require crutches for the initial period following

Ankle Sprains

A common injury caused by a twisting force to the lower leg or foot, often affecting the lateral side of the ankle. Sprains involve damage to the ligaments that stabilise

Oregano – The Benefits

Oregano contains Vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as fibre, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and potassium. See the further benefits of Oregano use below: Antioxidant –

What are Trigger Points?

Trigger points are described as areas of pain in skeletal muscle or fascia. They can be felt as a nodule or band. On touch, pain can be replicated and even

What is Soft Tissue Release?

At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, our therapists offer both remedial and sports massage services. Soft Tissue Release (STR) is an advanced manual technique used to assess and stretch soft tissues. This

Normal and Arthritic joints

As the weather becomes cold and wet, Arthritis starts to prevail! At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy we treat a variety of Rheumatic conditions, such as Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome; also known as Shin Splints, commonly occurs in runners and results in pain localised to the medial aspect of the Tibia. It is largely caused by: