Each year my mum jokes about the irony of being chained to the kitchen sink during Pesach, the so-called “Festival of Freedom”. My friends always laugh when I tell them that as a physio, the run-up to Pesach is one of my busiest times of year. For many of us, despite the best-made cleaning schedules […]
Slipped Disc and Back Pain explained
What is a slipped disc? The spine is made up of 24 vertebrae. Between the vertebrae lie soft, gel-like discs, which act as a shock-absorber or cushion, absorbing the impact of the spine during daily movements. According to NHS statistics (2016) a third of UK adults experience low back pain, although only 1 in 20 have […]
Five common back pain myths
“I’ve hurt my back and it will probably never improve.” NOT TRUE Most people will improve relatively quickly from back pain. It can be anywhere from a few days to a few months depending on severity, attitude towards pain and anxiety and therefore prevention of movement. “I have back pain so I should rest and […]
How to avoid skiing injuries
Skiing is a lot of fun but there are many ways you can hurt yourself. Here are some tips on how to avoid skiing injuries. Get Fit By training before hand, whether it be in the gym, pool or park, your body can prepare for the skiing workout. Making sure you work out all year […]
Five top tips for activities to do with hypermobile children
Here are a few important exercises for children with joint hypermobility. These exercises build core strength, muscular strength and endurance which improves stability, balance and coordination. Our experienced Senior Paediatric Physiotherapists are able to provide an individually tailored exercise programme for your child. Swimming Cycling Gymnastics Martial Arts Soft Play Call Physio Clinic London today […]
