As physiotherapists, we are often asked about the difference between acute and chronic pain. Below are how we would normally describe these terms. Acute Pain Acute pain covers a wide range of pains that can last from seconds to months. Acute pain normally lasts less than six...
As a physiotherapist, we are highly trained to look out for “red flag” symptoms which could indicate a very serious condition. These are few and far between, with many physiotherapists never coming across them in their careers. One Saturday I was seeing my last patient and...
No-one boasts about how much sleep they had do they? It's mostly the opposite "I only had 4 hours sleep last night and I feel terrible" Yet we do so little to prioritise one of the most important health giving benefits that is totally FREE. Poor...
Back pain is one of the most common diagnoses treated by physiotherapists. The complex shape and structure of the joints in the spine dictate how our backs are able to move. Planes of movements and the degrees of normal motion at each joint are studied...
What is a trapped/pinched nerve? Nerves typically become irritated either by being overstretched or compressed. A ‘pinched’ or ‘trapped’ nerve refers to a nerve that has become compressed. Disc bulges frequently cause nerve compression because the bulge in the disc can narrow the space where the...
What is a Frozen Shoulder? The shoulder ‘capsule’ is the name given to the connective tissue which holds the ball and socket of the shoulder together. Frozen shoulder (or ‘adhesive capsulitis’) is the term used to describe a tightening of the connective tissue which limits the...
Yes they all do, so this is what you need to know Muscle pain can come from a variety of sources including spasm, cramp, or an actual strain or tear of the muscle. Muscle spasm occurs when a muscle involuntarily contracts, and then relaxes. This often...
Are you getting- - Pain with moving the arm such as when putting on a jacket, fastening a bra, or reaching into your back pocket? - Pain when reaching overhead or lifting objects? - Weakness with shoulder movements? Here’s How to Help Yourself - If you have sustained an injury,...
If you are experiencing- - Pain in or around the knee - Swelling of the knee - Weakness or giving way of the knee - Changes to your walking pattern - Inability to play your usual sports or perform kneeling or crouching tasks Here's What You Can Do to Help Yourself- - If...
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