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Jon presented to our clinic on recommendation from a family member after having suffered with years of chronic lower back pain. He had seen seen numerous therapists over the years many of whom had told him his hips / pelvis were "out of alignment". However,...
Basic Daily Back & Core Exercise Routine
Exercise 1: Perfect Posture Heel Slides 1 - 2 sets of 10 reps each side Lie on your back with your knees bent and your back in a neutral position (halfway between flat back and arched back). Engage your core by recruiting your pelvic floor and transverse...
Neck Exercises (Cervical Disc / Facet)
IMPORTANT ADVICE & MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: We make every effort to present safe industry recognised exercises, designed to improve neck function, help and prevent pain and injury. If however any of these exercise cause pain or exacerbate symptoms you are advised to...
The Truth About Frozen Shoulders
Many patients are told they have a ‘Frozen Shoulder’ when they visit their GP with severe arm pain. Frozen shoulders are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in middle-aged people. Typically patients are told to take regular painkillers and the injury...
Transitional Lumbosacral Joints
Studies show up to one-third of individuals have a transitional lumbosacral joint i.e. either the S1 is lumbarised ie. extra free standing disc between what would be S1 and S2 (in this case the S1 vertebra may be referred to...
A NEW treatment for osteoarthritis with 88% success
We are now to be able to provide the latest treatment for osteoarthritis with a joint protecting Hyaluronic acid injection. This new exciting technique developed in Germany is called ‘Suplasyn – one shot’. https://suplasyn.com/suplasyn-1shot.php The injection coats...
Need An MRI Scan? Things You Should Know – We Can refer You!
Most (mature) adults have a certain amount of "wear and tear" that can be seen on an MRI scan. This is often considered as "normal", several studies have indicated that such findings are not a predictor of pain (at least not in the short term). However, if you have...
Common Sports Injuries and Treatment
With the Rugby World Cup 2015 in full swing throughout England and Wales, it's appropriate to discuss the most common sports injuries not only sportspeople receive but even the ones we receive when casually playing sport like rugby, football, hockey and tennis....
Back Pain & MRI led Therapy
It affects 80% of people, costs businesses huge amount of money through lost work hours – BACK PAIN and other orthopaedic conditions are a huge problem . Many people often don't know where to start - their GP, the physio, osteopath, chiropractor or should they go...
What is Shock Wave Therapy?
Shock Wave Therapy is an effective form of treatment for stubborn tendon and other muscle and joint problems. The therapy was first used in operating theatres over 20 years ago as a non-surgical way of breaking down kidney stones. Since then, the technology has...
Habits That Cause Back Pain
When back pain strikes it can be excruciatingly painful and can often flare up without any warning. This article will explain some of the most common habits that cause back pain which will help you consciously prevent further back pain in future. Bad posture or...
Treatment Options for Sciatica Pain
Sciatica is pain felt in the buttock, thigh and/or calf as a result of compression or irritation to the sciatic nerve. The pain can vary from an intense irritating ache to crippling lancing or shooting pain that zips down the leg. In addition there may symptoms...