When you visit the GP for neck and back pain there is a chance that you will be sent for an X-ray. When receiving the results of the X-ray there may be some medical terminology on the form that you’re not familiar with and might sound complicated, even scary but trust me there’s really nothing to be worrying about. This blog post will aim to give a brief overview of the different types of degenerative changes your X-ray may show. There are many different terms used for degene

Our Physiotherapist Katy regularly provides rehabilitation for people after they've had a fall. She recently went in to a local care home to do a talk on 'falls prevention', as a fall can have a significant impact on a person's life and health. There are simple changes that can be made within the home environment to reduce the risk of having a fall. Tailored exercises can also help to strengthen the muscles and improve balance. We have compiled our top strategies for falls pr

Foam rolling has become increasingly popular over the last few years, and this piece of equipment is now commonly found in most gyms, Physiotherapy clinics and sports clubs. What is foam rolling? For those of you who are not familiar with foam rolling, it involves placing a certain amount of body weight on the foam roller, and then rolling up and down on a body part to release muscle or soft tissue tension. The versatile equipment can be used on most muscles in the body, from

There has been a lot of conflicting advice over the years when it comes to stretching. With varying recommendations, it can be hard to know which type of stretching is best and when to do it. Our Head Physiotherapist Katy has condensed the latest research recommendations into 6 top tips for you! 1 – A gentle warm up before stretching increases the muscle and soft tissue temperature, which can facilitate stretching. Examples of warm up activities include jogging or cycling. 2