Plantar Fasciitis 

The plantar fascia is a strong fibrous band of tissue connecting our heel to our toes; providing static support and dynamic shock absorption to our lower limbs. However, when the forces through our lower limb become too much, fasciitis can develop. Plantar Fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and tenderness across the bottom […]

Chronic Back Pain

A recent study has shown that chronic back pain, which has lasted many years, responds well to a combination of Physiotherapy exercises and Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). A trial conducted on 245 patients showed a significant reduction in pain relief and a dramatic reduction in the use of painkillers after an eight week programme. CBT […]

1 in 5 people who’ve had Chickenpox get Shingles

Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the area of skin supplied by that nerve, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that results in Chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox, there is a 1 in 5 chance that you will have Shingles at some point in your life, as particles of the […]

Does Whiplash Exist?

There is a lot of skepticism surrounding Whiplash claims, but in our experience, Whiplash is a very real injury and can cause people a lot of pain and dysfunction. It is classified as a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. A common cause for Whiplash is a […]