Which Physical Therapy is Right For Me?
Whether you have an arthritic knee, a sporting injury or a headache, it can be hard to figure out which…
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Posture – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
We’ve all been told to ‘sit up straight’. But what is good sitting posture? Does slouching cause pain? Here, we…
Stretches for desk bound jobs
Work-related disorders aren’t just limited to heavy manufacturing or construction jobs. They can occur in all types of industries and…
Osteopathy – not just for back pain
Osteopathy is a gentle, effective hands-on approach to healthcare and is best known for relieving pain and discomfort. Osteopaths are…
Case study: Shockwave Therapy for plantar fasciitis
Case study: Shockwave Therapy for plantar fasciitis in a 68 year-old female hiker Presentation: plantar fasciitis A 68-year lady, who is a keen hiker, presented to the…
Preparing your Mind and Body for Birth
Guest Blog – wriiten by Emma Riley The mind is a powerful thing and when it comes to birth…
Pelvic and Back pain during Pregnancy
It is not uncommon for women to experience musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy – relating to postural changes, increased weight and…
Conditions Shockwave Therapy can help with
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment where a hand-held device is applied outside the body, introducing energy to painful areas…
Stretches whilst working at your desk
Here are some simple stretches you can do whilst at your desk – whether working from home or at the…
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Joint Hypermobility Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) refers to a condition that features one or more joints in the body that have an unusually large range of movement. Joint hypermobility is what…
Motherhood and Ergonomics
Have you ever experienced back, shoulder or neck pain from holding your baby or toddler? New mums may be predisposed…
Is your fat wallet causing you sciatica?
What is sciatica? Sciatica is a common term used to describe pain and/or altered sensation into the leg/s due to…
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a painful condition, affecting the muscles and the connecting fascia. MPS is…
The importance of maintaining balance as we age
The importance of maintaining balance as we age As we get older, it’s more important than ever to take a…
Food Intolerance Testing – Dunstable, Leighton buzzard
An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body’s immune system to a substance that is not normally harmful such…
Tips on Managing Ankle Sprains
1. Ankle anatomy An ankle is one of the more stable joints in the body, but due to the high…
Head to Toe Stretches – Woodside Clinic Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable
Here we have our gorgeous Claire, Pilates teacher at Woodside Clinic, demonstrating head to toe stretches. This routine would take…
Top Tips for Gardeners
It’s Spring! The long winter is over! Let’s get gardening. Gardening has so many benefits – it gets you outdoors…
How to help reduce back and neck pain whilst knitting
Here we have Marian and Pratik discussing the benefits of knitting and how to keep your posture to avoid back…
Preventing Aches and Pains when working from home
WORKING FROM HOME Due to the current pandemic, working from home is definitely becoming part of the ‘New Normal’. Whilst…
Ways to Keep Your Family Fit During the COVID-19 Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools, gyms, and even playgrounds, making it harder for parents to ensure that their children…
Keep Calm, and Breathe
Breathing is, in it’s very basic form, an automatic human function. We all breathe, but it’s how we breathe that…
Keep your bones healthy
Bone plays an important role in the body. It protects our heart, brain and other organs from injury, provides structure,…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis happens when bone density decreases and the body stops producing as much bone as it did before. It is…
Benefits of Walking
This is the perfect time to highlight some of the benefits of getting up off the couch, putting on a…
Suffering from shoulder pain?
Struggling with Shoulder Pain? You’re not alone… Shoulder pain is one of the most common areas of musculoskeletal pain second…
Suffering from RSI (Repetitive strain injuries)?
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) refers to a broad umbrella of injuries to the nervous system and muskuloskeletal system. As…
Couch to 5k
Have you heard of about the NHS initiative, Couch to 5K? Is this something that you could try during this…
Do you suffer from a golfers or tennis elbow?
Now that the weather is starting to warm up (well in a British manner not Mediterranean as we would prefer)…
Paedatric Physiotherapy
Children are not just little adults! Paediatric physiotherapists are trained to provide therapeutic intervention within the context of the developing…
Tips on keeping your toddler active
Are you self isolating with a toddler or a young child? As a mother of a 22 month old the…
Suffering from Knee pain?
Anterior Knee Pain Anterior knee pain is one of the most common types of knee pain that we, as physiotherapists…
Tips for managing chronic pain
Chronic Pain and how to manage it.. What is pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with…
Common Myths about Back Pain
Myth 1: Exercise causes back pain. Fact: Exercise can help treat and prevent back pain. Myth 2: Bed rest is…
Relief from Hay fever using Acupuncture
Do you dread spring or summer time? Hay fever making your life misery? Can’t enjoy the time in the garden…
Paedatric Podiatry – Gait Development in Children
Flat feet, intoeing, out-toeing, bowing legs and knocked knees are common in children and depending upon age are normal developmental…
Aching Arthritis?
Around 10 million people in the UK have a form of arthritis, a disease that causes inflammation and stiffness in…
Plantar Fasciitis – Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most common types of pain leading to treatment by a podiatrist. Plantar Fasciopathy (also…
Chronic Ankle Instability
Did you know that ankle sprain is the most common sports-related injury, reflecting approximately 10% to 25% of all sports…
Shall we dance?
It has been theorised that dancing helps the body and the mind. Is dancing an exercise? Will you get a…
Marathon training and Podiatry
For many people they will be embarking on a training regime for the forthcoming Marathon season, whether it is their…
Suffer from headaches?
Headaches can be debilitating and very disruptive of normal life. Most headaches are not of concern or worrying, but should…
Superfoods
There is no specific scientific definition of a superfood but it is generally accepted that superfoods contain high levels of…
Avoiding Back and Neck Pain for Students
Students spend long hours sitting while reading, studying, playing video games, etc., often in prolonged, awkward, and static positions. They…
Time to swap your sugars!
We all know that we should watch how much sugar we eat each day but do we know what our…
Acute Injury Management
Rugby season has ascended upon us with the six nations championship. It has provided moments of excitement and angst to…
Massage during pregnancy
Pregnancy massage provides the mum-to-be time to unwind in a peaceful & soothing environment. The baby can also benefit from…
Lower back pain
Causes and Treatment Options Backaches are the most common reason for doctor visits, after cold and flu symptoms. Fifty percent…
Sports Massage – Is it for me?
Contrary to the name of the therapy you do not have to be involved in sport. This particular deep tissue…
Anyone for tennis?
With the start of Wimbledon imminent, UK will see a surge in the popularity of tennis for the coming few…
How to Avoid Gardening Injuries
It’s that time of year again, Spring is in the air, and the gardener in us is rolling up his/her…
Food Allergies and Intolerances
An allergy is an inappropriate response by the body’s immune system to a substance that is not normally harmful such…
Walk your way to BETTER HEALTH
How much time do you spend sitting each day? For most people, the majority of the day involves sitting: Sitting…
Poor Posture in Children
Would it shock you to know that in a US study they found up to 56% of teenage spines were…
Post Injury Tips
We have all suffered from minor accidents, resulting in joint sprains, muscle strains or bruises, from time to time. These…
Sports Massage for the Sports Person
After a game of rugby, football, squash etc., aches and pains are usual. It’s easy (for most players!!) to ignore…
Christmas Dinner Tips
Christmas Nutrition Christmas is a time for celebration, family, friends and feasting but the average person will consume around 6000…
Got a spare 30 minutes?
Could you find a spare 30 minutes in your day? I’m guessing it would be tough to find any spare…
The Healing Power of Mindfulness
When you are in pain the main thing you want is for it to go away. You try everything to…
Does acupuncture help with fertility?
Acupuncture has been in use for thousands of years. Evidence has been found by archaeologists of sharpened stones and bone…
Safety in the Sun
After a cold winter, it’s no surprise that as soon as we see some sun, we bask in it –…
Fun in the Fresh Air
As the days get longer and it gets warmer (hopefully!!), we should make the most of it and enjoy the…
Healthy Heart
Steps to a Healthy Heart According to the NHS, Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the UK’s biggest killer, causing around…
What are cramps?
What are cramps and why do we get them? We often get asked about cramps and how to resolve them.…
Do you need an MRI?
Why you don’t need an MRI and what you should do instead. If you suffer with lower back pain and/or…
When office work really does become a pain in the neck
Sitting for up to 8 hours per day in front of a computer is a common position that more of…
Pilates for Back Pain
Lower back pain is the most common cause of work-related absence in society. Recent studies show up to 80% of…
Pilates for Pelvic Floor
Pilates is such a popular form of low impact exercise with so many fantastic benefits: Helps you develop a stronger…
Top Tips for a Healthy Christmas
At this time of the year it is much more difficult than at other times to stick to healthy eating,…
Verrucae Treatment
What are verrucae? Verrucae are one of the most common foot problems amongst children and young adults. Although they can…
Yoga for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints. Almost everyone will have back pain at some time in…
Yoga for Arthritis
Does yoga improve arthritic symptoms? Arthritis is the leading cause of disability and affects nearly 1 in 5 adults. Without…