Nerve irritation will often mimic muscle tightness. If the sciatic nerve (which runs down the back of the leg) is irritated, it can be mistaken for hamstring tightness.
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Physiotherapy is a fast and effective treatment option for a variety of neck pain complaints. Learn more about physiotherapy for neck pain below… Continue Reading
Sciatica isn’t really a diagnosis but a term used to describe a symptom – pain down the back of the leg (following the path of the sciatic nerve.) There are many different potential causes of sciatica and each case needs to be managed accordingly. This articles describes the three most common causes of sciatica and… Continue Reading
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia (a band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes). It typically causes foot pain at the bottom of the heel which is worse first thing in the morning. Continue Reading
A common cause of low back pain with running is weakness of the core muscles. If your core is weak, as your foot strikes the ground the lower back may over-extend, overloading the facet joints of the lower back. A classic sign of core weakness is back pain aggravated when running downhill but relieved when… Continue Reading
Improper desk set up is a very common cause of neck and shoulder problems. If you are working from a laptop or your screen is too low it’s only a matter of time before your neck or shoulders start to complain. Continue Reading
As strange as it may sound body piercing can, in some patients, have a big impact on muscle and joint pains. Continue Reading
Disc pain is the single most common cause of chronic low back pain accounting for around 40% of cases [1]. However, chiropractic for slipped disc pain, incorporating treatments including spinal mobilisation, traction and stabilsiation exercise has been found to be an extremely effective treatment approach – with an approximately 95% success rate. Continue Reading
It’s always best, if possible, to get your nutrition through food. However, todays modern diets are often lacking in key nutrients and, when tested, many people have been found to be deficient. Other factors such as injury, disease, medication, pregnancy and genetics may also increase your nutritional requirements. Continue Reading
A common source of tension headache are the muscles around the neck and shoulders. Two common culprits are the suboccipital muscles (the small muscles at the base of the skull) and the upper traps (which sit on top of your shoulders). When irritated these muscles can refer pain around the temples and behind the eyes… Continue Reading
“I first attended due to pain in my lower back that I had had for over a year. It was my last resource, as I had tried a lot of things before but it was definitely the best thing for me. I felt listened to and taken seriously and I’m now more or less pain free. I can now do all the things I like again, like dancing and walking. That’s just great!
Karen Mackel
